Life of a Halfpat
June 18, 2013
Halfpat Defined The Urban Dictionary describes the term “half-pat” in two different ways:1. Halfpats are people who have relocated to another country, developed a nearly native understanding of the language and culture by themselves. Normally used in regards to China’s halfpat community.” and 2. An expatriate who is not being provided a “package” (salary bump, housing allowance, car allowance, home…
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March 28, 2008
My Peace Corps application essay on cross-culture experience. Submitted in September, 2007. Cross-Cultural Experience In July 1998, at age 11, I waved goodbye to my family and all familiarities of life. I grew up in Taiwan where children fantasized over an idealized America: Disney cartoons, life without uniforms and a low-pressured school system. Due to family reasons, I was the…
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