ProfessorLisa
American looking for information about United Arab Emirates
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About me
American
Speaks Dutch, English, and a little French.
Registration: 01 December 2015
About
Occupation
I am Employed.
My expat journey
Ras al-Khaimah, Ra始s al Khaymah, United Arab Emirates
Professor of Mathematics at a well-known college in Ras Al Khaimah.
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
When I moved here, I got a job in a high school, teaching Advanced Placement Calculus and Honors Pre-Calculus.
I graduated Cum Laude in Masters of Mathematics Education.
Then I started teaching at Central Arizona College and the University of Phoenix. MAT-221 Discrete Mathematics became my "baby" as I developed a small workbook for the faculty at the local campus to use.
From High School teacher to Professor of Mathematics
Love the weather, the customer service, the advanced technology which is integrated in everyday life.
They pride themselves of being free... Belgium is definitely more free than America!
The majority of Americans believe in god, don't believe in evolution, nor global warming, didn't get a decent education. On average Americans are ignorant and not well educated. Even people with a masters here seem not to know much. Studying, like I've known in Belgium, is not something you'll need to do much, even in a masters degree. It's more about the work and the effort during the year and not so much about actual intrinsic knowledge and skills. As a result, they don't know much about anything, but they think they do. Don't talk politics nor religion. Americans are easily offended and think their nation is the one and only, the best in the world... god bless America. It's a country that definitely is great for many things, but without a doubt in decline.
Sint-Niklaas, Flanders, Belgium
Growing up in Belgium was amazing. Flanders offers great education. I studied 3 bachelors here (for free) in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Economics. I also got certified in teaching English as a Second Language
Teacher
Educated people who are not offended if you have a different point of view.
Great education.
Decent Health Care, very cheap for whole family.
Great parties.
The weather is probably the most disadvantage of Belgium.
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
I was born here. When my American dad passed away, my Belgian mom moved back to Belgium (and obviously took us)
Activity
Moved to RAK - want to meet some cool expats
Hi Everyone, I'm Lisa and moved to RAK in January 2016. I was born in the USA, grew up in Belgium, and worked the past few years in the USA again. I live close to work -which is in the center of RAK- and I'm having a hard time finding ... Read More
Looking for a roommate by ProfessorLisa
I'm moving to RAK before the end of the year, and I'm looking for a room I can rent. So far I have not been able to find a decent roommate situation in RAK. Any advice? I'm originally from Europe, but worked in the USA for the past 9 ...
Thank you for your reply! I'll post an ad then. Read More
New in January 2016 - where to meet people? by Donna1990
Hi everyone, I will be moving to RAK in January to teach at one of the international schools. Coming on my own to the city so a little nervous as normal but very excited to meet new people. I am 25 years old. I enjoying hanging out with friends, ...
Hi Donna, I'm definitely excited to start a new journey! And happy to already make some friends before going. My job starts Jan 5 and I'm thinking I'll leave for RAK before new year, with the hope to find some friends already before ... Read More
Looking for a roommate
I'm moving to RAK before the end of the year, and I'm looking for a room I can rent. So far I have not been able to find a decent roommate situation in RAK. Any advice? I'm originally from Europe, but worked in the USA for the past 9 ... Read More
I'm new to RAK - would like to make some friends by martyn580
hey guys, I'm Martyn, a 23 year old Dutch guy who's going to be moving to rak end this month. This will be my very first time living completely on my own without family or friends so you can understand how daunting it's going to ...
Hoe schattig! Read More
New in January 2016 - where to meet people? by Donna1990
Hi everyone, I will be moving to RAK in January to teach at one of the international schools. Coming on my own to the city so a little nervous as normal but very excited to meet new people. I am 25 years old. I enjoying hanging out with friends, ...
Hi Donna! I will be moving to RAK before the new year too!!! I'm also a teacher. I lived in the USA the past 9 years, but I grew up in Europe. For the first few months I want to rent a room with a roommate, but haven't really found any ... Read More