Repatriation Articles

Repatriation is often described a surprisingly more difficult than moving overseas. You may be returning home to a life that is familiar, but you and your family have changed. Many repatriates find it harder to fit in and are disappointed at the lack of interest that friends and family have in hearing about your expat experience. And, reverse culture shock often makes you question your society's own culture and values. Luckily, you are not alone in the repatriation process. Here are some articles to help you through repatriation. Our Returning Home forum is also a great place to network with other repatriates.

Repatriation By Katie Dotson Just returning from a two-year stint in Belgium, Dotson is working on reassimilating into American culture and finding a sense of normalcy back "home."

Got to Go: What to Know: Minimizing Schooling Challenges When Repatriation is Abrupt By Elizabeth Perelstein Due to the recession, some families are being moved home earlier than had been planned, or transferred to local status. How does an abrupt repatriation affect your kids? How will it affect their schooling and emotional well being?

Leaving Home: Planning for Repatriation By Sherry L. Read

Returning Home

Safety & Evacuation Planning

A Start-Up Plan for the Long Distance Job Seeker By Falcon Resource Group

Repatriation: Not If I Can Help It! By Joshua Wood

Repatriating with Children - Choosing Schools When Returning Home By Elizabeth Perelstein, President, School Choice International, Inc.

Insuring Your Valuables Against the Odds By Colin Gordon

Repatriation Checklist By Alexandra Tanski You adjusted to expat life and survived the phases of culture shock. Going home will be easy, right? Wrong. Many former expats describe repatriation as incredibly challenging. This checklist gives great advice for preparing to go home starting a year before your move.