I didn’t know it at the time, but when I packed my life into a suitcase and moved to London, I was about to unravel completely. If you’ve ever left behind your family, your friends, and everything familiar to start over somewhere new (even just a different city) you’ll know what I mean. Life abroad is often romanticised, and in many ways, that’s fair. The highs are extraordinary, some of the most liberating, life-affirming experiences I’ve ever had. But before the highs came

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It's 6 a.m. The blare of your alarm jolts you awake, rubbing your eyes after a night disrupted by the cacophony of traffic and your housemate's thunderous snoring. You glance out the window, greeted by a surprising sight, the sun peeking through the clouds. “Finally," you mutter, reaching for a light skirt and top; after all, it is spring. However, as you lace up your shoes and step outside, the sky quickly transforms, clouds gathering ominously, and the first drops of rain b

In the memories of my youth, there exists a chapter where I, at the tender age of thirteen, stood on the precipice of adolescence. My Mum had gifted me with a pair of navy blue sandals, ready for my first day of high school. I adored these sandals, I thought they were the perfect combination of both comfort and practicality. Little did I know that these simple sandals would wield such profound influence over my journey into adulthood. As a child, I revelled in the carefree da

Embarking on the journey of moving abroad is a thrilling yet daunting prospect. The allure of exploring a new country, starting afresh, and embracing new experiences is undeniable. Yet, amidst the excitement, a nagging sense of guilt often creeps in, a gnawing feeling that perhaps we're being selfish, leaving behind the comfort and familiarity of home, and those we love most. As the wheels of the plane lift off, so too do the doubts in our minds. Are we making a mistake by le