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From Cricket to Classroom: A Trinidadian's Dutch Journey
A Trinidadian physiotherapist and lecturer shares his journey to the Netherlands, career path, and personal life.
Dutch
Netherlands
ImmigrationLifestyleHigher EducationWork Life BalancePersonal GrowthCareer Change
Hanze HogeschoolWest Indies UniversityUmc Groningen
Chris Attai
- What are Attai's future plans in the Netherlands?
- Attai is working towards obtaining his permanent residency in the Netherlands, planning to apply in 2025 after completing his integration course and improving his Dutch speaking skills.
- How has Attai's work-life balance changed over time?
- Attai's work-life balance was previously strained due to long working hours and his mother's illness. Since obtaining a permanent contract and his mother's recovery, his balance has greatly improved, allowing him to pursue hobbies and personal life.
- What are some of Attai's hobbies and social activities?
- He enjoys capoeira, bouldering, running, and participating in pub quizzes. He also recently began a relationship with a Dutch nurse he met through a dating app.
- What led Chris Attai to move from Trinidad and Tobago to the Netherlands?
- Chris Attai, originally from Trinidad and Tobago, moved to the Netherlands to study International Physiotherapy after a shoulder injury ended his semi-professional cricket career. He now works as a lecturer at Hanze University of Applied Sciences.
- What challenges did Attai face after graduating from physiotherapy school?
- Initially facing challenges finding a physiotherapy placement in the Netherlands, Attai completed his internship in Germany. He then secured a teaching position at Hanze University, eventually earning a permanent contract.