Story 22 of 52 /// It strangely felt like coming home

Moving to a new country was such a blessing for me. My parents never really made it explicit to me, but I was a gifted learner. And I was really bored in school.

I was born while my parents were on assignment, I always identified myself as someone from another country. So while moving felt as if I was leaving everything and everyone I knew behind, at the same time it strangely felt like coming home.

I remember being super excited about the idea of learning a new language. And my parents were confident that with the support of my mother’s employer, they would be able to find a good school for me.

And they did. The international school I attended really catered to students like me. The learning environment focused on teaching us critical thinking skills and the resources seemed unlimited. I learned so much and really built the confidence I never really gained in school back home. It felt as if I had so much more in common with these children from other countries, than with the children from my school back home.

The move I made as a child really changed the direction of the rest of my life. I still love the international lifestyle and that influences many of the decisions I make, in my relationships and my career. I’m a proud global citizen.

About this Series

This story is part of our 52 Stories initiative: a collection of real, lived experiences from global families and international children navigating life across borders. Every story in this series is based on true events, highlighting both the beautiful breakthroughs and the complex, often hidden challenges of the relocation journey.

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