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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.
Sojin: the journey of a South Korean student who eventually became a successful academic
In this episode, Sojin, an immigrant from South Korea who arrived in the UK as a student many years ago and eventually established herself as a thriving academic, talks about her life in the UK as she tried to reach a degree of life/work balance, managed a few racist episodes, and learned to be a good citizen in this country. Arrived in Preston 7 years ago, she then move to Lytham where she currently lives.
In this chat we discuss about:
[00:04] The incident that led Sojin to move out of Preston
[00:07] Life in Seoul
[00:11] The decision to come to the UK
[00:14] Managing weather and health in the UK
[00:18] The life of an academic
[00:23] Life in Lytham
[00:25] Stereotypes about Korea
[00:28] Learning about the UK in South Korea
[00:30] Dealing with racism in the UK
[00:36] Learning to be a good citizen
[00:37] Feelings of belonging
[00:39] Returning home?
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