As a Westerner, what's it like to live in Egypt or China? Two global citizens share their experiences and advice.
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Not content to mind her own business, Susan studied journalism in Boston so she’d have the perfect excuse to put herself in other people’s shoes and worlds. When not writing, she presents and produces podcasts and videos.
Documentary maker Sandra Gysi splits her time between Switzerland and Egypt. She says Zurich is more efficient, but Cairo is the better place to go dancing. Meanwhile, Niklaus Mueller is studying for his MBA in Shanghai. In addition to learning Mandarin, he’s figured out how to make dumplings.
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