Career and resilience
Don't Give Up okay?
The jobs, detours and difficult seasons behind the career people see today.
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The parts of moving abroad that never fit neatly into a checklist.
These are stories from my student days, career journey and the moments in between. Some are practical. Some are personal. All of them are honest.
Written like I would tell a friend.Dear student,
You can be grateful for the opportunity and still find the move difficult. Both things can be true.
Priyanka 💛
From my notebook
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There is no perfect order. Start with the title that feels familiar.
Life away from home
What if your struggles were actually… normal?
Why difficult days do not automatically mean you made the wrong decision.
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Confidence and community
I wish someone had told me confidence comes from showing up
How joining, volunteering and showing up helped me find confidence in a new country.
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Your first months
My first 6 months abroad: what helped me find my feet
The clubs, volunteering, work and small conversations that helped Australia begin to feel like home.
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