information and resourceful on organisations that I believe will be useful to get support, advice or information from during your student journey

I will use this phrase to introduce topics that I feel passionately about. Most of the topics might be political, contentious and challenging. I will give my opinions and welcome different views. The topics will include but will not be limited to racism, sexism, homophobia, diversity and inclusion, intersectionality, political accountability and transparency in the motherland-Africa, corruption

Having a wholesome international experience will include working part-time in Australia. This is great if you would like to make some money to cover your living expenses during your studies. Your student visa allows you to work 40 hours a fortnight during the semesters and fulltime during the semester breaks. Here are some things you need to know about getting into part time work when you arrive in Australia

Orientation. Transport card. Proof of age car. Bank account. Important things for an international students to know about on arrival to Australia.

Moving from one country to another is no small thing. As a student going to study abroad, you will buy a one way ticket to a country 10,000 miles away from home. It is advisable that you have a checklist when packing your bags so that you know other important things to bring along besides your personal belongings.

Besides increased global career opportunities the other reason you might choose to study in Australia is so that you can have an international experience. 

As a newly arrived student, you might find that nothing seems familiar and you might find difficulties doing or understanding things that seem easy to other people. Things like riding on public transport for the first few times, shopping in supermarkets self check outs, talking to people with a different accent. These can be intimidating but you will get better and they will seem easier with time and more practice.

I wish you the best student experience and an amazing international experience while at it. Stay open minded and open hearted. Through this journey, you will meet people who will teach things about the world and about yourself, pay attention. You will grow in years, in knowledge, experience and hopefully in wisdom.

You are in an adventure. You know who you are. Be open to experiences but always do things that are most true to you. But if you lose yourself, here’s a rough roadmap

Home as a physical place, where my parents live and where I grew up. As time goes by, these physical places become so many, each of them contributing significantly to who I’ve become. They are all home. However, as my experience and understanding continues to grow, my view of where home is expands. Hence, it has become more than just a physical location.