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Migrant Emotions: Ten tips to make a great first impression

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Ten tips to make a great first impression. Ten tips to make a great first impression. First impressions are influential, you don’t get a second chance. What do first impressions mean for an immigrant? This was part of Newsletter 12, but as it was so popular, I thought it worth its own blog. This blog will look at:. First impressions of the place you have chosen to live. My first impression of New Zealand. First impressions of people you see in that place. First impressions of how people see you. The shop...

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Migrant Emotions: January 2017

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101 support for migrants. Support networks can help make staying easier. Last year I spoke to an immigrant cluster support network group, Wings. Been running for nearly ten years and is a great example of a support network for immigrants, especially new immigrants and people new to the district. The group stood out as being warm, welcoming and with a variety of activities at different times of the day, caters for an extensive pool of interests. There are times when you need help. Links to this post.

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Ellie Baker | South Auckland Writers

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Ellie Baker grew up in London, UK. While travelling she fell in love with New Zealand and her Kiwi husband-to-be in 1987. Ellie has lived on a lifestyle block in Mangatangi, for over twenty years. She said that the rural community has been a great place to bring up their four children. She has been employed as a financial analyst, fundraiser, facilitator, and is now an accountant. In August 2014 Ellie launched her first published book,. The Emotional Challenges of Immigration.

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Testimonials | WINGSNZ Women's International Newcomers Group - migrant help, Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand

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Skip to main content. WINGSNZ Women's International Newcomers Group - migrant help, Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand. This 'Joanne', the sailing French Canadian woman (for those who know me) (SPIRARE, name of the boat). I would like to thank you all for being so 'welcoming' to me, and to all the women like me, who are passing by your so nice town. You make a big difference in our lives by being that nice to us and having all those activities so well organised. Dear ladies, keep dancing and laughing.

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Migrant Emotions: 101 support for migrants

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101 support for migrants. Support networks can help make staying easier. Last year I spoke to an immigrant cluster support network group, Wings. Been running for nearly ten years and is a great example of a support network for immigrants, especially new immigrants and people new to the district. The group stood out as being warm, welcoming and with a variety of activities at different times of the day, caters for an extensive pool of interests. There are times when you need help. 101 support for migrants.

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Migrant Emotions: December 2016

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Celebration time in some parts of the world. Holiday time in others. Here is a useful resource from my book. Chapter 14 on Surviving Christmas and other cultural celebrations. Read the chapter as a PDF here. Here are some of my previous blogs for help with Christmas. Nine Strategies for a happier Christmas. If you are about to fly with children, you may find this useful. How to reduce fear of flying with children. And if that isn't enough here are another couple of helpful links from other bloggers.

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Migrant Emotions: July 2016

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12 Ways To Overcome Homesickness. The feeling of longing for a connection with home. People have reported homesickness after moving house, even just around the corner. I heard of a man, happy as an immigrant in his adopted country for sixty years, felt that he just wanted to go home when he reached his eighties. Even with a fulfilling life in a different place from your original home, you may still feel a desire to be connected to your past home. You are homesick. Links to this post.

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Migrant Emotions: Underwear-undercover familiarity

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This is not a knicker fetish. This was originally posted on my newsletter. I thought it worth posting on my blog. Why do I keep buying M&S knickers? I don’t have an underwear fetish, but as my lingerie drawer contents is looking more like ‘lingertoolong’ underwear, my thought process jumps to - need more M&S knickers, about time I went to M&S, England. I hear you cry, ‘Why not buy online! But why do I need to revert to M&S knickers when there are perfectly adequate ones here in New Zealand? We are creatu...