In this day and age of globalization it is common practice to move from not only one city to another but country to country and continent to continent.  Yet, it is still a stressful, and daunting task to move from one place to another.  Different customs, language, lay out of the city and manner of doing things all contribute to feeling overwhelmed and somewhat displaced, especially if you do not speak the language of the country to which you are moving. Of course there are many aspects that affect the ease and success of moving:  family dynamics, reason for the move, willingness to move, and so forth.  Keeping that in mind, it is important for companies to provide as much information and support as possible, including  setting the expectations prior to the move. For the individual/family who has accepted an assignment and is getting ready to move or if you are in transit or have already arrived, here is what you can do to make it a positive, educational and fun experi