Hey!!
Today I will continue my post about the distance and difficult to live far from home. Yesterday I was talking about how complicated can be to live abroad, and that technology plays a large role in helping connecting people who are far from each other.
Now, I am going to talk about the other part… The opportunities and advantages you may have living in another country. In my case, for example, I have much more job options and a better salary than I would have in Brazil. My friends who finished university are still struggling to get decent jobs, while I can work in a nice place even before graduating. Other big factor is the violence. Brazil right now is so violent, that even if you live in one of the best places in the country you still don’t even know if you will go back home safe! This may sound crazy, but is 100% true. And I am sure that many people think about coming to Australia just to be in a safe and fair country. And I totally understand them.
Australia has also one of the best education systems and structures in the world. Many top tier institutions, where you can get a certificate or bachelor that will be respected and valued all over the world, giving you good opportunities to get nice jobs and develop your career. Don’t forget that the whole infrastructure is awesome. Good public transport, good hospitals, safe city, nice places to visit, nice restaurants to go, etc etc. And of course, a excellent weather and wildlife. What else would you expect?
So, I believe that everybody must weight the pros and cons before deciding to live abroad. Of course you will miss your family and friends, your home, your routine, etc. But in the other hand you will have lots of opportunities and experiences that may enhance your chances of having a nice life/career. In the end, you can always go back home, of course. If you want to know MY opinion, it is a big “yes” for the question “does it worth to live far from home?”.
See you soon!
Studying and living in Australia 