Beginning a new life in Australia may become challenging. One of the most common and recurrent issues that Indians in Australia experience is cultural differences. This occurs as a result of differences in attitudes, lifestyles, eating habits, relationships, and other factors. Furthermore, sometimes Indians may find signals of social engagement, communication patterns, and Australia’s value system challenging to understand.  People may experience different kinds of stress due to life shifts. Some might experience eustress, a type of stress that motivates mindtrib

The number of students applying for Australian universities has been increasing and simultaneously there has also been an increase in the challenges and difficulties faced by them. The education system in Australia includes transparency and an easy pathway after each level of education with well-oriented guidance in various career fields. The Australian government offers several certified courses which help the student get genuinely certified after completion. We Indians, have been exposed to a system that teaches theoretical concepts first, followed mindtrib

Language is considered the most important part of learning and adjusting to a new culture. It is the way by which people communicate with one another with ease, build relationships, and create a sense of community. A barrier occurs when people fail to understand the common grounds of understanding or are unable to speak the common language. With the increase in globalization, comes the changes in migration as well. People all over the world travel to unknown countries and cities mindtrib

Unequal world….is what comes to mind when we think or hear of this term? A boy who is not able to go to school because he was wheelchair bound after an unfortunate accident and the school was not wheelchair accessible. How I wish his education was not dependent on his ability to walk. How I wish, along with a foreign language, my school and university also taught me how to talk to that girl I saw on a train who mindtrib

Living abroad is certainly one of the greatest opportunities to encounter diverse experiences, cultures, lifestyles and growth opportunities. Despite the beautiful learning experience, moving abroad can be difficult for many individuals. Adapting to a new place and culture can be challenging. The most common adjustment challenge is often experienced in the form of  “Cultural Shock”. It is a natural response to change in the environment upon relocating. The stages of Cultural Shock experienced by individuals are: Honeymoon Stage – This mindtrib

Shifting to a new country and starting a life there has its challenges and hurdles. Language and cultural barriers may add up more to these challenges. Settling into new surroundings takes time and it is important to set realistic expectations out of yourself for the same. It wouldn’t be easy to make new friends and establish a network of people, whom you can rely on in the starting months. Initially, you may also find it uncomfortable to take that first mindtrib