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NameJessy
Gendermale
Country of OriginSao Tome and Principe
Destination CountryPortugal

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s-1 I was born in Água Grande in São Tomé and Príncipe, but I grew up with my grand-mother in the Bom Bom region because my mother had moved to Portugal to work and help my family from abroad.
s-2 It was never my wish to come to Portugal, but fifteen years ago my mother decided it was better for me to join her.
s-3 I did not know anything about Portugal before moving here.
s-4 The first thing I noticed when I arrived was how quiet it felt here and that there were many buildings.
s-5 I moved to the fifth floor of an eleven-floor tower and I had never been in such a tall building before because houses in São Tomé are all small.
s-6 I remember taking the stairs the first time as I went up to my floor — I was in awe of the view and the landscape.
s-7 Today I enjoy living in Lisbon – whats important is being healthy, and having a job and a place to live, be it in Portugal or elsewhere.
s-8 When I arrived in Portugal I couldn't go to school for one year because I had an irregular residency status.
s-9 We spent so many days waking up at 5 am to go to the Social Security Centre.
s-10 The queues were gigantic, it was horrible.
s-11 I have always enjoyed learning, so eventually I was able to continue studying and I finished high school.
s-12 I already had experience as a hairdresser and cosmetologist in São Tomé and I also used to go to some of my clients houses to make some money.
s-13 I finished my last year of high school under a regular migration status, then I decided to get training as a hair dresser and obtain a certificate so that I could work in a salon.
s-14 My best memories from Portugal are all related to my time at school.
s-15 I had really good teachers.
s-16 My geography teacher was particularly helpful and she always took time after class to help me do my homework, including in subjects beyond geography.
s-17 I am thankful for her support to help me graduate.
s-18 I miss São Tomés beach and the sea there.
s-19 The water in Portugal does not feel so inviting to me.
s-20 Going to the beach for me equals diving in the water and going for walks – not staying under the sun.
s-21 I also miss the food and the dancing.
s-22 We tend to live more in community and there are more opportunities for leisure and fun – in São Tomé there is always a party happening for no particular reason.
s-23 I wish I had met more understanding people when I arrived in Portugal.
s-24 Coming from abroad, one is normally not familiar with the way things work here and it is easy to feel alone.
s-25 There are twice as many obstacles in the beginning and one does not know who to go to for help.
s-26 I live in a rented room at the moment, but my next step will be to be able to live alone.
s-27 One day, I would like to go back to São Tomé and Príncipe.

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