On Year Later - Reverse Culture Shock; Returning to a Life of Adulting
As some readers may already know, one year ago I returned to Canada after living in South Korea for 11 years. I knew when I made the decision to come home that I would be going through big changes, but I didn't know what they would be, and what challenges would come along with them. Now, one year later, I've gone through several ups and downs. Here are just a few of them. The first thing I should address is why I came home. A few friends who have heard me rave about Korea often ask why I left if there were so many perks to living there. Making the decision to return was probably the hardest one I've ever made. I was comfortable, I had a decent job, little bills to pay and good friends. I had paid off my student loans, and finally found ways to overcome my anxiety. I loved the food, culture and the convenient way of life that Korean people live. Why would I want to come back to Canada? Friends and Family The first reason was because of my grandmother. A few years...