Kirsty Smith

Kirsty Smith

Originally from Scotland, Kirsty Smith has a Master’s in languages and is a keen traveller. She is currently based in Zurich, Switzerland, where she is a language assistant for the British Council and also a freelance translator, proofreader and post-editor.

Roadblocks that I've encountered re-establishing my life abroad. 
Long-term adventures can be expensive. Here's how I make it work. 
Make "one day" today. Here's why—and how. 
Weighing the differences between my life as a student and my life as a professional in Switzerland. 
Life in Switzerland can be a shock to the system. . .but not if you're prepared.
Escape the grind of working abroad with a mini-adventure. 
Don't forget that you're a tourist as well as a local. 
Here's what I've learned it takes to make it in a new country. 

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