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| I'm originally from Mombasa, Kenya. |
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| I decided to move to Rwanda to set up an office here. |
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| When I first came, I didnt know anyone, which meant starting my new life from scratch; looking for a place to live and making new friends in order to settle in. |
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| Luckily I was able to find my way, and before I knew it I was fully focused on what I came to do. |
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| Migrating was definitely a challenge, and having to leave behind familiar surroundings, my friends and my family (especially my sister), was difficult. |
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| One must really be prepared mentally and emotionally, for this change. |
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| However, I can sincerely say it has been worth it. |
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| The experience has been very positive; I have made a lot of friends and, following on the principle that tells us home is where the heart is, I am now able to say that I am home. |
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| Meeting people with diverse mindsets has helped me to appreciate the ways someone with a different background can enrich your life, and it has enabled me to get in contact with what is beyond our frontiers. |
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| Now, when I go back to Kenya, I bring with me lots of positive experiences, lessons learned, and new thoughts that I have gotten from this cultural exchange. |
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| It has been a mind-opener. |
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| For people that are thinking about migrating (in a regular and safe way), I would tell them to be up for the challenge. |
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| It takes a lot out of you when you make the decision to move to another country, so be ready and aware that you never know what might come. |
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| You might be surprised by how easy you can adapt, and along the way, you might meet amazing people who will help you find your footing. |
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| For the people living in a country that is receiving migrants, just remember to treat people the way youd like to be treated. |
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| Today it is them moving to your country, tomorrow it might be you moving to theirs. |
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| There is a misperception of migrants that presumes that they go to a country just to take, when the reality is, everybody has something positive to give, and we can always learn from each other. |