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Voices of Lancashire
In this podcast series, the host, Lara Momesso, interviews immigrants residing in Lancashire, a county in northwest England, and explores with them their migration stories, integration experiences, aspirations, and contributions to their adopted home. With a goal to promote intercultural exchange and challenge stereotypes about immigrants in the UK, this podcast offers insights into the diverse experiences of those who have made Lancashire their permanent or temporary home. Whether you're an immigrant seeking relatable experiences or a local curious about your new neighbours, this podcast provides a platform to explore these unique perspectives.
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Alessandro: the journey of an Italian nurse who was looking for a good life-work balance and found it in the UK
In this episode, Alessandro, an immigrant from a small town in the Italian Alps, talks about the long journey that brought him to Thornton Cleveleys eight years ago. Now working as a nurse in various Lancashire hospitals, Alessandro seems to have found a good balance between work and family life here, despite the challenges of his profession.
In this chat we discuss about:
[00:04] Stereotypes about each other
[00:06] The decision to become a nurse
[00:11] Relationship with the family back home
[00:13] The main reason for being here
[00:15] Working as a nurse in the UK
[00:18] Lost in translation: the meaning of “tea” in Northern England
[00:20] UK, the land of freedom
[00:21] Relationship with authority in the UK
[00:24] British traditions: cards and politeness
[00:26] Feeling of belonging
[00:28] Where is home?
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