My life is like a splash of reality of the USA and the “American Dream” on my dreams and hopes. I wanted to feel safe and secure, not fear my life, because the government could care less. My country doesn’t …
How I Ended Up in Belgium: Chris Jiang’s fight against loneliness
I came to Belgium for the work-life balance, but quickly realized Belgians are not as open as other Europeans I’ve met. And that’s making things more difficult for me. I moved from Taiwan to Belgium because of a job opportunity: …
How I ended up in Belgium: The story of an 11-year-long search for a country to call home
It’s been over a decade since I lived in my home country Lithuania. At first, I considered it home, but the connection faded over time. Sometimes, I still call it home, but I don’t feel at home there anymore. My …
How I ended up in Belgium: Leaving orthodox Georgia to chase opportunities
When I was eight, I knew I wanted to leave the country. The typical Georgian life – study, marry, work, die – is not made for me. I wanted more than the average Georgian. I knew I wanted to leave …