"Perhaps the journey isn’t so much about becoming anything. Maybe it’s about unbecoming everything that isn’t really you.” — Paulo Coelho
Starting a new life abroad can be both exhilarating and unsettling. While new beginnings bring hope and possibility, they also carry moments of uncertainty, homesickness, and a longing for what’s been left behind. It’s natural to feel both proud of where you are and deeply aware of what you had to give up.
Emigration doesn’t only change your address; it transforms how you see yourself, your family, and your idea of home. If this resonates with you, you’re not alone.
During times of transition, what we often need most is a space to say aloud what we’ve been keeping to ourselves. Through conversation and reflection, it becomes possible to make sense of your experience and to find words for the complex mix of emotions that follow change: excitement and grief, belonging and longing.
A Confidential Space: Share your experience openly without fear of judgment.
Sense-Making & Reflection: Piece together the moments of joy and challenge to form a coherent story of your journey.
Identity Exploration: Gently explore the person you are becoming in this new chapter of your life.
Perhaps the answer lies not in reaching a destination but in discovering a deeper understanding of yourself and finding a sense of home within, wherever you are.
Expert articles and tips to support your journey and understanding.
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The Migration Conference 2024 Selected Papers is a collection of conference proceedings presented at the 12th Migration Conference (TMC 2024) hosted by Iberoamericana University, Mexico City, in July 2024. The volume reflects critical themes across law, policy, identity, economics, education, and more as discussed throughout the conference.
