We’ve found it helpful, as US transplants to Australia, to read about the struggles and successes of Aussies in America. Our two cultures have much in common, but the differences are powerfully real, too.
Dealing with “the new” can be tough when “home” is half way around the globe regardless of which direction you’ve traveled to get to a new place. That newness is also, of course, a big part of the excitement of being an immigrant or a visitor.
Seeing how Aussies cope in the US is not like looking in the mirror, exactly, but it does add a useful perspective.
Two web sites I’ve found helpful and entertaining are www.matesupover.com and a Yahoo Group site, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ozinamerica/.
In upcoming blogs, I’ll be reflecting on how the experiences of some Aussie expats compare with our own ups and downs down under. — Bob
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