In this video, I’m sharing an “Africa expectations vs reality” chat from the perspective of a homeschool mom of six who’s actually doing the thing—living and learning abroad. I talk through the kinds of assumptions people tend to have before moving to Africa, and then what day-to-day life really feels like once you’re here. It’s not a highlight reel; it’s the honest version, because that’s what helps other families (and honestly, it helps me too) keep expectations grounded. I also connect it back to homeschooling abroad—how routines, curriculum choices, and family life shift when you’re in a new country and adapting as you go. If you’re curious about what it’s like to build a normal rhythm in a not-so-normal setting, this is for you. My biggest takeaway is that expectations are usually shaped by what we’ve heard or imagined, but reality is built in the small everyday moments—learning, adjusting, and making it work as a family.