First impressions after moving to Jordan

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DikshaModerator19 August 2020 06:20:11

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Hello everyone,

You probably have vivid memories of your first weeks as an expat in Jordan. Indeed, moving to a new country is a milestone in someone’s life.

Today, we invite you to share with the community how you experienced your first steps in this country.

Excitement, joy, worry: What was your main feeling when you arrived in Jordan?

How has your state of mind changed over time?

Have you called upon expatriate support associations? If so, what was their role in your local integration?

What was the impact of your new environment (climate, setting, professional environment) on your mental health?

Is it easy to socialize in Jordan? What advice would you give to newcomers to meet people, make new friends and build a strong professional network there?

Thank you for your contribution!

Have a nice day,

Diksha,
Expat.com team

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Guest8457Guest19 August 2020 09:55:40

Oh God I remember my first week. It was frustrating. The houses looked the same almost everywhere. The language barrier it was so hard to use the local stores or out let's. The driving scared me because I come from a country where we keef left and now in Jordan it's the opposite. The street parking at night.
But as time got by I got used to the country. I picked up a few arabic words most especially the money. It was the first thing I had to understand.
Now it's two years and still hoo and I know my way around Jordan.