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I am currently living in Saudi Arabia since October 2010 (until April 2011)

My life & projects in this location:

to enjoy and experience all of "Saudiness"

My occupation:

Middle & High School French Teacher at Saudi Arabian International School, Al-Hada Military Hospital

What I like about this destination:

Taif was cooler than Jeddah literally. The fog, in place of snow, was quite neat in the winter which lasted for all about a month. The Baboons were always a site to see. The escarpment was always beautiful. The free roaming camels and native Bedouins were humble and majestic.

What I don't like about this destination:

Crazy Mutawah would harass and yell, "Cover!" at you in the mall. Mutawah would literally block your path while walking to harass you. There was little cultural tolerance from the local Saudi's about being a Westerner. The school itself had lots of money laundering and corruption which caused the children to suffer from out of date supplies and broken equipment.

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I lived in Italy from August 2010 to August 2010

My life & projects in this location:

to find my ancestry

My occupation:

taught ESL at a kids camp

What I liked about this destination:

People are beautiful here. Venice is charming and magical! Beautiful beaches in Lignano Sabbiadoro

What I didn't like about this destination:

The kids camp was poorly organized with lack of direction and support from supervisors. They expected you to work 7 days a week straight for an entire month from 7am-12pm without any breaks.

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I lived in France from August 2001 to August 2001

My life & projects in this location:

Roman Archaeological excavation

My occupation:

Student!

What I liked about this destination:

It was perfectly the quintessential French countryside experience one could ask for all wrapped up in Gall-Roman Antiquity!

What I didn't like about this destination:

My professor drug us out on the weekends even though we were tired from digging!

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I lived in Italy from January 2001 to April 2001

My life & projects in this location:

I was a student fulfilling my dream to live and study abroad in Italy. I also wanted to learn my ancestral language and live in it's history.

My occupation:

Student!

What I liked about this destination:

Rome is chock full of antiquity and there's a "bar" (i.e.- cafe) on every corner.

What I didn't like about this destination:

It can be dirty and smoggy. The ambulances would siren all night along with motorinos speeding.

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I lived in the USA

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