"I came to Australia to get a good job. The area I want to work in requires a lot English. In Brazil, I did information system. I dropped out for the fifth term and came back. Today, I want to focus on English to study IT and never stopped until he achieved his dream of working in the field.
My family always gave me all the support I needed, so when I decided, I came straight away. My sister, Isabella, already lived in Sydney and told me that the city was very good, which helped me make up my mind. When you start budgeting for travel, school and housing, the cost is scary. However, as soon as you start working here, the cost isn't as high as you might think compared to the real world.
Because we're far away, my sister and I realize that our parents get upset, but they're totally accepting. After all, what parent doesn't want their child under their wing?
Now, at 21s, I imagine I'm at the ideal age for this kind of decision. I'm not immature, but living alone helps you grow up a lot. My family themselves thought it would be good. You learn to get by - I only knew the basics at home. Even though I've evolved, my sister does practically everything.
When I first arrived, I had a hard time adapting because I was embarrassed to go into stores and ask for products. I arrived with English basic and I was insecure. After a while, I started to manage more. Today, almost a year later, no matter the situation, I always leave with the problem solved.
With regard to work, I thought it would be more difficult to apply and get an opportunity. I work late nights as driver generally taking the same route. I drive and carry the car, a sort of adapted Hilux. At first, I found it hard work, but after a while you get used to it.
I studied English at ILSC and I learned a lot. We believe we have some knowledge of the language. After the classes, I realized that I didn't know anything. On the first day, I was very nervous about how to communicate. But everything went very smoothly, the teachers were very attentive and prepared to deal with diversity.
It's a great experience and I've made a lot of friends. Among them, I know many of Chile, South Korea and even Vietnam. I made some great Brazilian colleagues too. One very positive feeling I've had is that we're always welcome in other nations. They like us and try to build affinity with us. Here you meet people from all over the world with similar goals and difficulties, which makes me think I'm on the right track.
A funny thing that happened when I arrived was that, in a KFCI saw a promotion for French fries. I wasn't used to the language so I asked for "potato" and nothing. It took about 20 minutes in line before my friends and I pointed to the potato and made ourselves understood. Here, people order like "fries" or "hot chips".
I'm getting more confident with the language every day. I'm proud to be able to talk to customers in telephone. It's not easy, but I manage to pass on the information I need. I believe that work is essential in the development of English. In mine, for example, all the employees speak it. I think that's one of the reasons I've developed so much.
My routine is busy. So, for now, I work and rest. On Saturdays, I relax by watching movies and, on Sundays, I stroll along the beaches. I don't go out much.
I really like Opera HouseAnd even more so when you're on the ferry and you see it. For them it's transportation, but for me it's a walk. I really like the area.
To future exchange students, I say: if you want to come, come, but know that you will work, study and work hard.
I met Good Day on behalf of my sister. She saw that it was a good agency with no complaints. I didn't have any problems, I received full support and they always helped me. Now I have many friends who found the agency good and have changed.
Whenever I can, I tell my friends. I don't go around talking, of course, but if I see that someone is in trouble, I refer them to Good Day“.
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