Hanna - on being Born in Expat Life

🌍Journey:   United Arab Emirates (originally from Somaliland) -> Switzerland

Today I have a great story for you, followed by laughter and sincere admiration of the world. My guest is Hanna (Mohamed Abdi) Meiga - an original Somalian, born and raised in Abu Dhabi. She calls herself a Third culture kid. Also our talk has multiple layers, colors and countries. 

Hanna lives a life with an open heart. She proactively approaches people to build connections. For example, on her first day of arrival she was already planning to meet a person she had met on the plane. Also, started to learn basic German phrases on her 2nd day in Zurich. As a traveler Hanna preferred to visit small and sometimes illegal places to experience local culture.

👉Main tips from Hanna:

• Read about the country before you arrive there
• See the do’s and don'ts. Respect them. There might be not everything you could agree with, but it is not your country
• Try to learn the language
• Have both local and expat friends
• Find an activity to engage in. Make a routine to go out.
• Do not stick to what you know, as that leads to disconnect you from the country

 📎 Reach out to Hanna:
hanna.meigag@gmail.com  /
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanna-meigag-2664661b/ /
https://www.instagram.com/hanna_meigag/