rachstew
American expat in Saudi Arabia
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Lives in Buraydah
Registration: 23 November 2015
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Tips and advice to thrive in Saudi Arabia by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to Saudi Arabia? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...
Things are interesting as a single woman here. Or actually... fairly uninteresting. There are some things I definitely like about here. The people I've met have been very kind and hospitable, and love that I know a little bit of Arabic (my ... Read More
What are weekends like in Buraydah? by slee437
Hi! This is my third weekend in Buraydah, and I am sick of just watching movies at home or going to the mall!!!! Are there any suggestions for single women in Buraydah? Most of my colleagues seem to either go off somewhere or stay on the ...
What we most need, I think, is either some sort of contact on the compound, or a married couple or two. I'm not 100% sure on the rules here, but I'd prefer to play it safe, and I think without those we'd have to keep it to girls-only or ... Read More
What are weekends like in Buraydah? by slee437
Hi! This is my third weekend in Buraydah, and I am sick of just watching movies at home or going to the mall!!!! Are there any suggestions for single women in Buraydah? Most of my colleagues seem to either go off somewhere or stay on the ...
I've wanted to do this for a long time; I've been interested in the culture, and this felt like a cultural center for the region--and had a lot of job opportunities! The other teachers in my program are expats, though mostly 1st or 2nd ... Read More
What are weekends like in Buraydah? by slee437
Hi! This is my third weekend in Buraydah, and I am sick of just watching movies at home or going to the mall!!!! Are there any suggestions for single women in Buraydah? Most of my colleagues seem to either go off somewhere or stay on the ...
Yeah, I teach at a smaller girl's school. Read More
What are weekends like in Buraydah? by slee437
Hi! This is my third weekend in Buraydah, and I am sick of just watching movies at home or going to the mall!!!! Are there any suggestions for single women in Buraydah? Most of my colleagues seem to either go off somewhere or stay on the ...
Again, because I'm female, I can only really hang out with women. Thanksgiving meals generally include turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, corn, sweet potatoes, and things like that. The important thing is being with your ... Read More
What are weekends like in Buraydah? by slee437
Hi! This is my third weekend in Buraydah, and I am sick of just watching movies at home or going to the mall!!!! Are there any suggestions for single women in Buraydah? Most of my colleagues seem to either go off somewhere or stay on the ...
Send me a message on the site. I can only meet up with other women, though. If you're a family then maybe. I'm hoping to find someone to celebrate Thanksgiving with. Read More
What are weekends like in Buraydah? by slee437
Hi! This is my third weekend in Buraydah, and I am sick of just watching movies at home or going to the mall!!!! Are there any suggestions for single women in Buraydah? Most of my colleagues seem to either go off somewhere or stay on the ...
Weekend suggestions--if you're still in Buraydah, visit me! I don't live on the compound and it's hard to find other women here. Read More