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Monash Abroad: Back From Abroad. Sue Ellson BBus AIMM MAHRI sueellson@sueellson.com 21 August 2014. Welcome Back - Repatriation. Six Best Settlement Strategies Find a friend Source local information Start or continue a hobby or interest Expect it to be challenging
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Monash Abroad: Back From Abroad Sue Ellson BBus AIMM MAHRIsueellson@sueellson.com21 August 2014
Welcome Back - Repatriation Six Best SettlementStrategies • Find a friend • Source local information • Start or continue a hobby or interest • Expectit to bechallenging • Ask questions • Develop new routines and rituals
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