One of the often-overlooked benefits of living abroad is the ability to view your own country from the outside in. That shift in perspective can be jarring - especially when you realize that another country may outperform your own when it comes to public policy, social norms, or access to basic services.
Take healthcare. After spending 10 years teaching in East Asia, I can say without hesitation that I would take my experience with South Korea’s healthcare system over what we currently ... more