Whether you're already living in Saipan or preparing to move to Saipan, our Expat Guide to Living in United States offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Saipan. For answers to specific questions, visit our United States Forum to talk with expats in Saipan.
With its year-round tropical weather, world class shore diving and rich cultural diversity, Saipan is a destination worth discovering.
An expat in Saipan talks about the limited access to quality healthcare in Saipan. Most people travel to Guam or the Philippines for medical issues and care, because the only hospital in Saipan is a mess. She would advise those with serious medical issues to avoid moving to Saipan.
An expat in Saipan advises newcomers to expect to feel isolated, bring enough money for plane tickets for an emergency, learn to snorkel, bring a camera and enjoy the lovely people and beautiful Saipan.
Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Saipan handle it can be very comforting. Help others preparing to move to Saipan by filling out our Culture Shock Report.
Submit a Culture Shock ReportWhat should you take with you when you move to Saipan? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Saipan? Help others moving to Saipan by filling out our Moving Overseas Report.
Submit a Moving Overseas ReportParents are invited to answer questions about the schools that their kids attend (Pre-K through High School) in hopes of helping others moving to Saipan with the school selection process. If you have expat children who attend school in Saipan, take a few minutes to submit a School Review.
Submit an International School ReviewMost expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Saipan. If you are already living in Saipan, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.
Submit a Dream vs. Reality ReportRetiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Saipan by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.
Submit a Retire Abroad ReportHow did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Saipan? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Saipan by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.
Submit a Having a Baby Abroad ReportWhat's it like to find a job in Saipan? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Saipan? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.
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An Expat Talks about Culture Shock & Living in Northern Virginia, United States
Be as open and as friendly as you can be. You may find friends that are a different age or nationality from those you had at home. Treat yourself to the odd magazine or candy from your home country and skype.
An Expat Discusses Living in Christiansted, United States
An expat talks about life in Christiansted, St. Croix following Hurricane Maria in September of 2017. The oil refinery closed, tourism was down and jobs were hard to come by. But, the situation is improving since refinery has reopened and there are reconstruction jobs. She wouldn't advise someone to move to St. Croix right now unless they don't need to work.
Expat New York: 10 Tips for Living in New York City
Expats in New York City will quickly find that New Yorkers defy their stereotypes. New York is a melting pot of people from every corner of the globe and every income level -- all brought together by the city's subway system. Some expats enjoy living right in the hustle and bustle of the city. Others choose to enjoy a bit more greenery and space in a suburb on New York.
Expat New York: Public Transportation Options
Expats living in the New York Metropolitan area have a variety of public transportation options. Learn about the rail and bus systems near your home - or where you will live.
Expat New York: Top 10 Things To Do For Expats Living in New York City
Expats in New York City will learn a lot about the culture and people of New York if they get out and do some exploring. Here are 10 things to do that will help get you quickly settled.
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