Close-up of a surprised owl, representing common culture shocks

From Singapore to Québec: Everyday Culture Shocks That Surprised Me

What really surprised me after living in Korea, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, and finally settling in Canada. When you move abroad, you expect some big changes—new language, new seasons, new taxes. But honestly? It’s the small, everyday things that can trip you up. I’m originally from S.Korea, and I’ve lived in Australia, Singapore, New Zealand,…