Category: Cultural Bites

As an expat establishing within the United States, it is essential to forge new bonds with the people around you. However, the first step to achieve that goal is to understand the way people in the United States tend to carry their friendships and other interpersonal dynamics. Americans tend to be friendly, polite, and pleasant…

One of the most jarring aspects of daily life after leaving Africa and moving to the United States is undoubtedly adjusting to their unique measuring systems and dates. The country is notorious for following a set of standards that are not commonly found elsewhere in the world, least Africa of all. First, it’s important to…

A concept that regularly confuses recently-arrived African immigrants is the overwhelming importance of credit history within the United States. In simple terms, your credit score registers aspects of your financial history—particularly if you pay your bills promptly—and determines whether or not it is risky to lend you money. As such, if you have a good…