Leaving Egypt to study abroad or work creates a change in us, which is often hidden out of fear. As human beings we are in need to belong to the crowd, but what if what once was your comfort zone, your sanctuary, has become an oblivious place you fail to understand which only gets more confusing overtime? This culture clash will remain with you even after years of living abroad. As Egyptians, there are certain traditions we will never let go of even if we claim to be “open minded”, or if we’re convinced we can adapt to certain environments easily. It is only natural that when you live abroad you find difficulties in adjusting with that new culture, and new ways of life you’re not completely used to. Everyone likes to share their experiences and knowledge of how life is different and challenging in Europe. However, what we fail to share with others out of fear of coming off as weak, or inflexible, is that when you return to Egypt you become a stranger in your own country. We become what you call “ third culture kids”, we take…
