Teen Life in Europe: Dylan on School, Friends, Travel and Growing Up Abroad
We recorded this episode to let Dylan share what it has really been like growing up in Europe for half his life. He talks about school, friendships, travel, and how different life feels compared to living in the US. It is an honest look at the good parts, the hard parts, and the everyday routine of being a teenager abroad. It is also a great episode if you are curious about raising kids overseas or moving to Europe with teens.
Episode Summary
Dylan moved to Europe when he was nine, and so much of his childhood has unfolded across Italy, the Netherlands and the places we have traveled together. In this episode, he talks about school, how friendships work in an international environment and what it feels like to grow up between cultures. He also shares his favorite memories from traveling, what he likes about European life, and how living abroad has shaped the person he is becoming.
It is a relaxed, easy episode with real answers from a teenager who has spent half his life abroad. If you are thinking about moving to Europe with kids or want to know what daily life is really like, this one is helpful and relatable.
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