How was life back home before relocating abroad? What was it like getting acclimated?
Back home, I was a little immature, not as buoyant. Life in Nigeria was a beginner’s life then. I was dependent— but here it is different. At first it was very difficult adjusting after I moved here. Many factors contributed to this, including having an accent and knowing everyone around had one too. It was hard to understand people and people didn’t understand me too. I also found the food here strange, and the transport system was very different from the Danfo buses I was used to in Lagos. In fact, the first two months was very frustrating. I missed my friends and trying to make new friends was very difficult. There is still so much racist attitude—everywhere, even in soccer field—people won’t play with you because you are of different color. What excited you most about relocating? The free education—getting paid to go to school was a huge motivation. There is no such opportunity in Nigeria. Even if there was, there will be a slide, not everyone will be able to access it. Staying in
