I lived abroad by myself when I was 22. I wish I'd waited until I was older.

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Syeda Khaula Saad

• At 22, I moved to Morocco by myself after spending most of my life within 45 minutes of my hometown.
• There were things I loved about the experience, but I felt homesick and couldn't wait to leave.
• Now that I'm 29, I wish I had the opportunity to live abroad in a new place.

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