Harder than I was told; Navigating Life Abroad: Challenges and Triumphs

Summary

In this conversation, we explore the enriching yet challenging experience of living in a foreign country, focusing on the journey of Abel Debilogo, who migrated from Cameroon to the USA and then to Sweden. Abel shares his personal experiences with cultural adaptation, language barriers, the immigration system, and the importance of building social networks. He emphasizes the need for thorough research before migrating and discusses the unique challenges faced by immigrants in integrating into new societies. In this conversation, the speaker shares their experiences of navigating identity and integration as a foreigner in Sweden, discussing the challenges of language barriers, cultural adaptation, and the impact of stereotypes and biases on African migrants. He provides insights into the realities of migration, empha ...