"what the journey taught me "
THE JOURNEY THAT SHAPED ME When I look back at the moment I decided to move to the United Kingdom for my studies, I realize I had absolutely no idea how deeply that decision would shape me. I came with the same dreams that almost every international student carries — a vision of building a good life, earning a respected international degree, and settling into a future that felt bigger than the one I had back home. I was part of the 70% who wanted a better life abroad and also part of the 30% who wanted the pride and honour of an international qualification. Today, standing at the edge of four long years in this country, I feel proud of myself. At 30, I’ve achieved more than I imagined, and yet, I find myself in a place of uncertainty, fear, and quiet hope. When I boarded the flight to the UK, I didn’t know that journey would mark the beginning of a completely different chapter of my life. I remember that long flight clearly — especially the woman sitting next to me. She asked...
