The Extraordinary Life of an Expat | Christy Wanamaker | TEDxShanghaiAmericanSchoolPuxi

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Channel: TEDx Talks · 2018 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Christy Wanamaker speaks about the extraordinary moments in her every day life as an expat. She talks about appreciating the serendipitous moments that we run into all the time, and the connections we make cross culturally that make life so meaningful.
 Christy Wanamaker is a middle school band teacher at Shanghai American School who has had a adventurous life traveling and experiencing different cultures. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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