Expectations Meet Reality -
This episode covers how reality clashes with your expectations and how that can make your day-to-day life a bit harder as you are settling into life in Europe.  Guests talk about the challenges of not speaking the host country language, and how cultural difference can surprise you.  Guests also share how support networks help and how getting involved in local events can make life better.

Show segments:

• Challenges that comes from unmanaged expectations
• Not speaking the host country language
• Support Networks
• Getting involved in the local community - "Le Doudou" festival

See Visit Mons https://www.visitmons.co.uk/agenda/the-doudou for more information on this UNESCO heritage event

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"Carpe Diem" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
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