Hi everyone, and welcome back to the podcast!
Today's episode is a little bit special because we've just reached 200 subscribers, and I honestly want to say thank you to everyone who's been listening and supporting this little podcast.
To celebrate this milestone, we're trying something completely new, this is actually our very first episode in English.
And I'm really excited because I'm joined by one of my good friends here, Shenaz.
We both come from different countries, but we've shared many conversations about what it's like to build a life in Australia, make friends, and slowly find a sense of belonging.
So today we'll simply chat about our experiences, the challenges we've faced, the funny moments we've had, and hopefully share something helpful for anyone who's also living abroad or thinking about moving to Australia.
00:01:14 Guest Introduction
00:01:41 What brought you to Australia.
00:02:25 What you're currently doing.
Topic 1 — First Impressions
00:03:33 What was your very first impression of Australia?
00:05:18 Did anything surprise you?
Topic 2 — Feeling Like an Outsider
00:06:40 Do you still feel like an outsider sometimes?
00:09:28 Do you feel Australia is becoming home?
00:10:40 When did you first feel like: "Maybe I belong here."
00:11:32 Do you think that feeling (as an Outsider) ever completely disappears?
Topic 3 — The Biggest Challenges
00:13:01 What was the hardest part about moving here?-Being away with my family, finding a job, and making friends.
00:14:41 Besides missing home, anything completely unexpected?-fashion
00:15:57 Looking back now...Would you handle it differently?
Topic 4 — Funny Cultural Differences
00:17:36 Have you experienced any funny cultural misunderstandings? Maybe something that made you think, "Only in Australia!"
00:20:26
What's one Australian word or expression you love?Topic 5 — Building a Life Here
00:21:36 What helped you settle in the most?
Meeting friends? Work? Joining communities? Finding hobbies?
00:22:58 If someone has just arrived in Australia and feels lonely... What would you tell them?
Topic 6 — Personal Growth
00:24:17 How has Australia changed you as a person?
00:25:28 Do you think you're different from the person who first arrived?
00:27:09 What's one thing you've learned about yourself?
Topic 7 — Quick Fire Questions
00:28:39
Tea or coffee?
Beach or mountains?
Sunrise or sunset?
Vegemite — yes or no?
Favourite Australian animal?-kangaroo
One place everyone should visit?-Elizabeth Quay
One Australian food everyone should try?-Coffee
One thing you miss most from home?- Her family.
One word to describe Australia.-Lay back (Relax)
Topic 8 — Advice
Imagine someone is listening to this episode because they're about to move to Australia.
00:30:49 What's one piece of advice you'd give them?
00:32:33 What's something you wish someone had told you before you arrived?
00:33:35 What's one thing you hope people remember after listening to today's conversation?
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I think one of the nicest things about living overseas is meeting people from completely different backgrounds, but realising that so many of our experiences are actually the same.
Whether you're from the UK, China, Australia, or anywhere else, we're all just trying to find our place, build meaningful friendships, and create a life that feels like home.
I really hope today's conversation made you smile, or maybe even feel a little less alone if you're going through the same journey.
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