Monday, 25 May 2015

Im going...Now what?





Well done! You have made a very difficult decision, a decision that you may not yet realise, but will change the course for your life. You have decided to move to another country. You are leaving behind your family, your friends, your favourite foods and familiar places to start a new chapter in a completely unfamiliar place. But believe me, you are going to love it!

First of all, there is no need to panic! The hard part has been done. You have made your decision. The rest you can leave to us. Now you just have to pack, say goodbye to friends and family, have your favourite dish for dinner and prepare to embark on a new journey. The moment that you put a foot on that plane, you’ll realise that you have no idea what to expect. You’ll feel nervous, excited, scared, happy, sad, mixed emotions! I know, it´s very confusing!! But don´t worry, I can say beyond doubt, that the moment you step off that plane in London, the excitement of this adventure will overcome all those other emotions. Trust me, I´ve been through it before!

If you arrive in Brighton by train, you´ll see a sign; “Welcome to Brighton”. You´ll probably read it to yourself and smile, thinking, “let the journey begin.” Admit it, life is a movie in your head! When you get to Brighton, we will be there right from the beginning. We are more than happy to meet you on arrival and drop your bags to wherever you are staying. We can even book that accommodation for you before you arrive. All the concerns that you had, you can forget because we are going to help you! Whether you’re a university student, you’re looking for a job, or came here to learn English, we are here to help.

We can find you long or short term accommodation, a job, an English school, we’ll open a bank account with you, we will give you a SIM card the day you arrive and we’ll show you around the city so you can get familiar with your new home. We can even show you how to find people from your own country who have done this before you. All the problems you were fretting over can be solved, and in the end the difficult tasks will turn out to be just another enjoyable part of the journey!

I came to Brighton almost 4 years ago and I can say that it was one of the best decisions I have made in my life. I grew up, and I became an independent person. The people I met here were worth the trouble. Looking back, I wish I had someone that could have helped me at the beginning. This is why we are doing this for you. We know it’s important to have some support during the important moments of life.


So my advice is to finish packing that bag and come to have the time of your life!

By Carolina (@PratasCarolina)


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