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Immigrating and starting over abroad support in Egypt
For newcomers building a life in a new country. Talk with people in Egypt who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.
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From people who came through it
“I know the first year is rough. You're going to feel like a stranger in your own life. That's normal. Keep calling home. Find one small thing that feels like yours, a park, a coffee shop, a neighbour who says hello. Don't wait for the loneliness to lift on its own. I waited too long. And if you can, find people from back home. They'll get it without you having to explain. It gets easier, but it doesn't happen by itself. You have to make it happen. Even when you're tired.”
stuartpapa51 · been through immigrating and starting over abroad“About three years ago, that was me. Visa renewal stress. That was my life. Now I sleep most nights. It comes back slowly, like feeling in your fingers after the cold. Keep going, even slowly.”
rodel_dad · been through immigrating and starting over abroad“I was in the same place this time last year. I remember my degree not recognised like it was yesterday. This week I went back to my evening class.”
road_sky2005 · been through immigrating and starting over abroad“Cuando llegas a un país nuevo, todo es extraño. El idioma, las costumbres, la comida. Te sientes perdido. Yo también. Pero poco a poco, vas encontrando tu sitio. No te compares con los demás. Cada uno tiene su ritmo. Busca ayuda. Habla con gente que haya pasado por lo mismo. Y no te olvides de tu idioma, de tus raíces. Eso te mantendrá entero.”
Gavin K. · been through immigrating and starting over abroad