With the rapid changes in society these days, behavioral scientists have put an increasing emphasis on the diagnosis and treatment of culture shock, those feeing of anxiety and disorientation that affect people who have to suddenly function within a new and different social environment. Culture shock affects individuals who move to another country or sometimes [...]

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If you are only moving down the road to another home there is more than enough to do and take care of, so just think of all that goes into an international relocation and how much more is involved in this move. Not only would you have to pack and think of shipping your stuff, [...]

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Eventually I want to take some time to write more about my experience moving to Norway from the States. It was a bit of an ordeal, but I obviousally made it and want to share my “wisdom” to make the experience with the packing, movers, boxes and even box cutters a little easier for those [...]

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Since I have had this blog and since I have moved to Norway, I have gotten many questions about things like visas, work permits and residence permits. I have only been here in Oslo for two months so far and am still learning about all these things two but I have gotten some information that [...]

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I know that its getting close to my time to leave for Norway because I am running out of things to watch on my tivo. I have canceled all of my normal season passes, and I have nothing left to watch!
Being the reality tv junkie that I am …I was quick to check that I [...]

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I am in the process of doing my last minute packing. Making sure all my luggage is not over weight. And I am so ready to go!
I am leaving on Thursday, and have already said goodbye to my friends and most of my family. I am so excited and its happening so fast! One more [...]

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A quick update on my preparation for moving to Norway….I had written about an article I read in my post “Inspiration From an Expert Expat” a few days ago. She talks about natural feelings you have when making a big move. One of them was sleepless nights. Well, last night, my first sleepless night. Not [...]

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As you know, I’m moving to Norway….and I am from Southern California. That means I don’t know what its like to live anywhere that actually has WINTER. I am trying to stock up on clothes I will need when I move there, but am having a hard time knowing exactly what to get. I don’t [...]

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Well, I just thought I’d let you know, that my moving day is officially on September 6th. Not to far away! Norway or bust :)

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Cindy Cody, author of “Going for broke, or going bananas? How to leave home without loosing your sanity“. This article came across my hands at the very moment I needed to hear her inspiring words of wisdom.
“Some people know that there are tremendous opportunities inherent in change. Some people don’t even know they are [...]

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