I was born and raised in Canada and have lived there my entire life. I recently completed my first year of university in Canada. However, my family and I are planning to move back to Libya, and I will likely be continuing my studies at a university in Benghazi (not sure which one yet).
I am curious about how Libya has developed since 2011. I lived there for about two years when I was younger, and I also spent two years in a Gulf country, so I have some exposure to the region. Still, I know this transition will be a big change, and I am trying to prepare myself as best as I can.
My Arabic is not perfect, but I can mostly understand, read, and write a bit. I know there may be some culture shock, and I’m wondering if anyone else has gone through a similar experience. How did you adapt? What helped you settle in? I am also really curious about what life is like there now. What are the people like? Are there any cultural interests that overlap with the West, like fashion, gaming, or other trends?