Orchard Road in Singapore
An American woman who lived in Singapore for about 7 months loved the people, the lifestyle, the safety and the fresh, wholesome food. Her biggest challenges were the heat, the humidity and the lack of air conditioning.
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Yes, before for 2 weeks, as well as having traveled extensively to Asia and Europe.
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They primarily speak English. I learned a few words in Mandarin, but most people spoke English.
Not at all! I thought since they spoke English, and lived in a style comparable to the US I would be fine, but I was wrong.
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It was mild, but kept me from doing well in my job as a teacher, and also caused panic attacks when I was around large crowds like on the subway and in a shopping area.
I went through the honeymoon phase, then started in the irritation stage, then decided I needed to leave and go home--7 mo. I think if I had given it a bit longer I would have been fine, but I panicked and ran.
I felt depressed, anxious and homesick. I missed my grown kids, my grandkids, and wondered why what had possessed me to want to go overseas to live.
I loved the people, the lifestyle, the safety and the food. Most everything was healthy and wholesome--not much food with preservatives or boxed food. They had many fresh vegetables and fruits which I loved and a variety of food including Chinese and Indian, which I liked.
The heat and lack of air conditioning, the humidity, and not having a car so we had to take public transportation.
I tried to say words in Chinese at times which came out as different words due to the tonal aspects of the language.
Don't assume you won't have it! Living in another country other than the US, no matter how "civilized" and clean it is, always brings challenges which you may not anticipate! I acted in ways I did not expect and felt like I could not make it there. Had I just relaxed and given it another 4 mo.,I think I would have been OK. I just tried to absorb it all and jump in like I was in the US and that didn't work.
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Singapore Index
An index of all of our site's Singapore information.
There are numerous international schools in Singapore. This article highlights some of our members' recommendations.
Singapore Forum
Talk with other digital nomads and expats in Singapore on our Singapore forum - meet people, get advice and help others.
Contribute
Help others in Singapore by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Singapore.
Expats in Singapore offer advice about healthcare, hospital visits, emergency rooms visits, finding a doctor and buying health insurance in Singapore.
Take off your rose-colored glasses and learn what digital nomads & expats have to say about the biggest challenges and the greatest rewards of living in Singapore.
Expats love that Singapore has dozens of expat clubs and associations, wonderful international schools and incredible nightlife. These factors definitely help to make up for the high cost of living and relentless heat and humidity.
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