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matshidisolp
South African expat in India
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About me
South African
Lives in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Speaks Tswana African Spanish
Registration: 16 June 2017
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Language barriers in India by Priscilla
Hello, Learning a new language is a part of the expat process. Let's find out how crucial it is to know the language in India. What is the official language in India, and what are the other popular spoken languages? Is it possible to live ...
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It is not such a big issue really. I live in Shimla and most people know how to speak English, living in a student populated area also helps I suppose. I have never really experienced true language barrier. Some people are less confident than others ... Read More
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Student life in India by Priscilla
Hello, Studying in a foreign country is an exciting prospect, but at times students do not have enough information to make an informed decision. We invite you to share your own experiences about studying abroad in India. What are the ...
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A completely different kind of adventure! I am studying in Himachal Pradesh University in Shimla. Not much of a student life around really, perhaps this could be because of the restrictions imposed onto girls in hostels. Yeah so I live in hostel, ... Read More
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New members of the India forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the India forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
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Hello! I'm Mat from South Africa. I live in Himachal, in Shimla. I am a student and this is my last year. I want to visit Rajasthan, Chennai, Nicobar Islands and Mumbai. Anyone planning to visit any of these places around the summer time... Read More