Category Archives: expatriates

Three fundamental human needs (Part 3): Being competent

Posted on Juli 17, 2009 by Dr. Aliye Kurt - Suedhoff

One of the reasons why many of us are reluctant to try new endeavors is our need to feel competent. Especially if you are used to feeling competent in different domains in your work, relationships or leisurely activities it is … Continue reading →

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Three fundamental human needs (part 1): Need to belong and why I might be having difficulty making Dutch friends…

Posted on Juli 03, 2009 by Dr. Aliye Kurt - Suedhoff

“Life in a foreign country is a dance of submission and resistance. Self-knowledge comes in small repeated shocks as you find yourself giving in easily, with a struggle, or not at all. What can you do without? What do you … Continue reading →

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Have a ride to the airport for an early flight?

Posted on Januar 27, 2009 by Dr. Aliye Kurt - Suedhoff

A few years ago on my way to the airport I was explaining to my friend, who kindly gave me a ride – how getting a ride to the airport was a good indicator of the social support network one … Continue reading →

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The Change We Need?

Posted on Januar 20, 2009 by Dr. Aliye Kurt - Suedhoff

As Barack Obama is taking office today, the core message in his presidential campaign has kept me thinking: Change…We’ve all heard the saying “The only constant is change”. But have you ever thought about if you really believe that?

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