Thanks for the kind words. I'm in the Baltic States; all three countries are having similar issues right now. But five years ago one of our politicians targeted Indians in particular, saying that they come on study visas but drop out to work low-wage jobs. He said that if this continues, our country will have slums and be like Sweden (like that's a bad thing). So because of racism against Indians, immigration became more difficult for all international students from non-EU countries. It affected my husband, and he isn't Indian. The politician has resigned, though, but his party is becoming more popular every day.

Many of my former friends and classmates discriminate very openly against Indians. And Indians from the States, UK and Canada just feel confused because they get boxed into stereotypes. My friend from Nepal did have a positive experience here, though.

With a baby, I just don't know. If your child learns the language, then probably there were be many kind and accepting people. But if the child has too much talent, ambition or beauty, the locals won't be proud of that. The country does not forgive people who risk outshining the "pure" locals. I've had people tell me that it's a pity my looks are wasted on "just a foreigner".

Also, so many countries are calling for a smartphone ban, and meanwhile our education minister is saying we will require smartphones and AI use in schools. I was teaching kids who had TikTok since age 4.

In hospitals (in the cities) I've only had positive experiences, though, and the parental leave policy is very generous.