David Randall

[David Randall @DavidRandall131]

@j0hnburns @Reddit Yikes! Shades of Alfred Hitchcock.

[David Randall @DavidRandall131]

@ISSCommunity @ISAruba Kelly,

We are excited that you will be moving to Aruba in 2023 and helping ISA continue to be a leader in providing excellence in education. I look forward to working with you.

[David Randall @DavidRandall131]

Just read the May 8 weekly bulletin. All that all of you are doing is VERY impressive. Kudos to all of you for what you are doing for the CIS community.#CISinspires

[David Randall @DavidRandall131]

@ISSCommunity @Tinja1 Alasdair, Best wishes as you return home and thank you for all your leadership and for your many contributions to the ISS community. Dave

[David Randall @DavidRandall131]

@Huda0829 Mine is [email protected] - look forward to hearing from you

[David Randall @DavidRandall131]

Huda,

You asked about going back home. If interested send your email address and I will be glad to share some thoughts. For many of us going back home was not easy. #Huda0829

[David Randall @DavidRandall131]

@ISSCommunity Thank you John. Kudos fo setting this up. I got some good ideas for additions to the IRC presentation. Well done.

[David Randall @DavidRandall131]

Thank you John and all others. An hour well spent. #issedu

[David Randall @DavidRandall131]

@ISSCommunity Thank you Laura and the same should be said for you.

[David Randall @DavidRandall131]

A8 - Buying real estate in your host country can be tricky, but can also be financially rewarding. Many have done well with it. Be sure to consider fluctuating exchange rates. #issedu

[David Randall @DavidRandall131]

A7 - Nuts and bolts ideas will be covered at the SF IRC. Be glad to share those ideas with anyone not attending the IRC. #issedu

[David Randall @DavidRandall131]

A7 - Excellent advice Matt #issedu

[David Randall @DavidRandall131]

@LBopenbook Laura - excellent ideas - will add these to the IRC presentation. Thanks

[David Randall @DavidRandall131]

A7 - Know it will be hard and there will be times you will wonder if you made the right decision. It is normal. And it will pass. Remember the second year is so much easier. Struggles are worth it. May be miserable at times, but will be memorable in a very good way. #issedu

[David Randall @DavidRandall131]

Summer at home - try to have a place of your own - own or rent. So much less hassle than staying with others. Well worth financial cost. #issedu

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A6 - To Mark Dion who did so much to welcome us in Sumatra and to Tim Isle and Steve and Susan Middlebrook fo doing the same in Saudi. #issedu

[David Randall @DavidRandall131]

A5 "Easiest way to make new friends is through food" Love it!!! #issedu

[David Randall @DavidRandall131]

@luke_meinen_ @mbkkelsey @megankuemmerlin Having a place of your own makes a big difference. Hopping from place to place and living out of suitcases is a nightmare.

[David Randall @DavidRandall131]

A5 - Almost always with colleagues - especially with those who come in with you - your pledge class so to speak. Also getting involved with community groups - reading clubs, church, bridge, interest groups, etc. #issedu

[David Randall @DavidRandall131]

A4 - Took several times of being stoped by the police that a yellow traffic light in Morocco means you are supposed to stop - not glide through. Bit of advice - take an International drivers' license just in case it gets taken away.....from experience. :) #issedu