The invasion of being seen and need to be real

I often wish to emphasise one thing: a new personality is required to survive a culture and society severely different to what we have become accustomed to as Africans.

By Dorcas Mbugua 5 months ago

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Different paths in life require a new version of yourself

I think it's crucial to consider that life after high school years comes to an end when we exit those gates for the last time.

By Dorcas Mbugua 5 months ago

Hospital for the soul and search for honest living

I find it tragically disheartening that dishonesty is the drug of choice to keep up appearances - you can't heal what you can't reveal.

By Dorcas Mbugua 5 months ago

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Why surviving in Kenya takes the grit of the world's greatest

Surviving in Kenya, and Nairobi in particular, requires the kind of grit associated with earth's strongest soldiers.

By Dorcas Mbugua 6 months ago

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Heartbreaks are part and parcel of moving residences

Being a migrant constitutes a series of miniature heartbreaks. It is forever bidding goodbye, even to yourself.

By Dorcas Mbugua 6 months ago

Why Kenya is not for beginners in a search for jobs

Opportunities in Kenya come about mostly as a direct result of who you know - your networks are quite literally your net worth.

By Dorcas Mbugua 6 months ago

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How I regained my life purpose while studying abroad

As a migrant, there were a lot of gaps in my lived experience in Australia that I had never accounted for.

By Dorcas Mbugua 7 months ago

Handling mental health challenges while living abroad

When an international student is granted a visa to study abroad, that visa will usually have conditions imposed.

By Dorcas Mbugua 7 months ago

Untold struggles: What no one tells you about studying abroad

What I didn't know was that it was extremely unlikely for people who did not look like me to approach me in public or try and strike up a conversation.

By Dorcas Mbugua 7 months ago

Early life as an international student abroad

The difficult part was learning that public transport works on a schedule so precise you can plan your life around it.

By Dorcas Mbugua 7 months ago

How to get a legit education agent for foreign studies

Legitimate agents will also usually hold events throughout the year that are free to attend - these can be University Fairs or high school visits.

By Dorcas Mbugua 7 months ago