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At some point in our lives, many of us seek some adventure and cultural enlightenment. Maybe you have always dreamed of living in another country and having new experiences. Assuming that you aren't a day trader nor bought bit coins back in 2007, you are going to need to support yourself while living abroad. One of the most popular options is to teach English.
Health system
Regardless of the duration and purpose of your stay abroad – whether you're on a professional assignment, going to study, retiring, or simply visiting for an extended period of time – being insured internationally can be really helpful. Expat.com gives you six good reasons to subscribe to an international health insurance, especially if you're moving with your family.
Schools & studies
Have you just completed high-school and you are looking into starting your first degree? Or have you decided you want to further progress with your studies, and enrol into a Master's or a PhD? Studying abroad is a very enriching experience despite the challenges you might face. Being away from familiar grounds, rewards you with a ton of benefits, which will have a positive impact on your personal and professional growth. Here are five reasons why studying abroad might be the best decision you ever made!
Schools & studies
Getting by with your native language is possible, but if you want to obtain a first-class education, thrive in business, or international relations, or simply expand your horizons, English language is your best bet. English serves the world's need to connect and exchange information in a universal language, which is one of globalisation's and international mobility's most important tools. Thus, EF has measured and created a quality index of the English proficiency of adults from 80 countries where English isn't the native language, and Expat.com looks into the results.
Health system
No one wishes to get sick or find themselves in an emergency when living abroad. However, emergencies and accidents do happen, and no one is immune to things going wrong. So, choosing the right type of expat health insurance should be one of your main concerns if you're moving overseas. But how can you choose the best health insurance plan for you and your family without spending a fortune? Expat.com gives you some tips on choosing your expat health insurance wisely, and securing a good health!
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Wealth, economic growth, human capital and business environment are key performance indicators to be considered by professionals and entrepreneurs seeking new prospects overseas. If you're looking to move to Europe, Expat.com gives you an insight into the most promising cities according to the LaSalle E-REGI Index 2017.
Accommodation
You wish to make a home away from home, but what you should consider when choosing your house abroad? Many criteria such as the city's or town's cost of living, quality of housing, rent prices, neighbourhoods, etc. have to be taken into account – whether you're moving alone or with your family. Here are some useful tips to help you make the right housing choice.
Portugal
2017 has definitely been Portugal's year, with its thriving startup ecosystem holding the front page of tech and business news. While the country is still recovering from 2011's economic and social crisis, and high unemployment rates challenge its youth, entrepreneurship is an opportunity to reimagine Portugal via revenues, jobs, and a prestigious profile as an international startup hub.
Moving
For the three-quarter of those who have chosen to move overseas for better prospects, healthcare, education, and well-being, global mobility seems to be a good thing. But does moving abroad mean that your life will be a cinch? The 2017 Cigna 360 ° Well-being Survey gives an insight into the main concerns of people living abroad.
South Africa
You have opened Google maps, and you are scrolling the globe, up and down, left and right, looking for an answer to “what's next?” If you are ready to expatriate and you are keen on taking up a new challenge, we are giving you five excellent reasons to consider Cape Town — South Africa's Mother City.
Work
Does the thought of visiting exotic locations and discovering new cultures seem more appealing than the daily grind of office life? We have put together a list of ideal jobs for those who want to earn a living without sacrificing their love for travelling.
Denmark
Moving to Denmark is likely to be a thrilling experience – especially when you're aware of the basics such as the language, lifestyle, etc.. To help you understand Denmark better, Frederik Drost has compiled some surprising facts about his country.
Work
Whether you are moving abroad to start a new job, start a new business or expand an existing business, chances are your native language may not be the language most commonly used in your new destination. If you are a business-minded individual wanting to broaden your linguistic capabilities, we've come up with four of the best languages to learn for international business.
Moving
Anyone who has ever left home will tell you that many wonderful things happen when you step out of your comfort zone and move to a new place or in my case, a new country. However, there will always be things that you miss about home. Of course you'll miss your friends and family but I am talking about the things that make you say “WTF?” or “What year is this?” repeatedly throughout the day. From the things I miss most, I have also learned something about myself: my parents were right, I am just as lazy and impatient as they always said.
Everyday life
How free are we? From dictatorships to democracies, there have been different levels of freedom in different countries at different points in history. Freedom House has come out with its 2017 report into world freedom, with a particular look at autocrats and populists. We've looked at a few popular expat destinations considered to be 'countries to keep an eye on' this year to see just how the level of freedom may be changing in them.
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As a woman and an expat, it is important to think about how safe a destination is. It, unfortunately, remains the case that many parts of the world are more unsafe than others especially for women. Thomson Reuters has conducted a poll about the level of danger to women posed by the world's megacities, and we look at some of the results for popular expat destinations.
Leisure
Many expats are keen to move to urban centres or popular beach destinations, but where should you move to if you love the outdoors? From mountain climbing and hiking to swimming and diving, there is somewhere to suit your lifestyle and adventurous spirit. We've found what we think are ideal destinations for different outdoorsy types.
Health system
Where should you go to keep in shape and prolong your life with a healthy lifestyle? Even if the health bug hasn't bitten you, you may want to move somewhere that will encourage you to maintain a healthy lifestyle. We look at the top five healthiest countries according to Bloomberg's 2017 Index.
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Everyday life
Moving abroad is often associated with adventure, discovery, and new opportunities. While it can be a deeply enriching experience, there is often a less visible reality behind the excitement of starting a new life abroad: exhaustion. In my consultations, expats sometimes describe a fatigue that never seems to lift, unusual irritability, a sense of disconnection, or the feeling that they are no longer quite themselves. What I have also observed is that this distress is rarely confined to one person. In expat families, when one parent begins to struggle, the entire family often has to adapt. Partners may feel isolated or lose their sense of direction, while children can pick up on their parents' stress, worries, or emotional fatigue, even when these feelings are never openly discussed.
New Zealand
Since June 1, foreign workers seeking certain work visas in New Zealand have been subject to new English language requirements. The government says the changes are intended to improve migrant integration and help prevent workplace exploitation.
Sweden
Since June 1, Sweden has tightened its work permit regulations. The new rules introduce higher salary requirements, stricter conditions for seasonal workers, mandatory health insurance in some cases, and increased scrutiny of employers.
Belgium
Belgium's latest reforms, which took effect on June 1, bring greater flexibility to the labor market in an effort to support job creation. At the same time, the government has introduced stricter requirements for non-European students.
United Arab Emirates
Foreign residents in the United Arab Emirates should take note: under UAE regulations, residence visas are generally canceled if the holder remains outside the country for more than 180 consecutive days. In most cases, affected residents must apply for a new visa before returning. However, several categories of expatriates are exempt from this rule and can retain their residency status despite an extended stay abroad.
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