Should I stay, or should I go?
So far in this series we have discussed the many challenges migrants face when they decide to leave home and take a chance on settling in Slovakia. For most of these migrants, integration into Slovak society is their goal. However, successful integration is neither guaranteed nor complete. In fact, many of these transplants feel rejected…
A home within a home
Loneliness and isolation are unfortunate and common features of the migrant experience. To combat this, foreigners in Slovakia often turn to communities to find support and companionship. For most, nowadays, the first place to search is online, but this is a relatively recent phenomenon. In the digital space When John Boyd, a well-known musician, teacher,…
Stayin’ Alive: A foreigner’s take on Slovak healthcare.
For most foreigners, their very first experience with the Slovak healthcare system is gaining health insurance (a residency requirement). This first act reveals just how different the experience of seeking basic care can be for foreigners. Health insurance for foreigners from outside the EU is often more expensive and offers less coverage than that of…
New logo and many thanks
I have a new logo! This is all thanks to some fantastic people that have been supporting me and my show. The design was created by Sharon Sen from the How to Draw Slovakia episode. She is a fantastic graphic designer and all around talented artist from Malaysia! Check out her Instagram to see what…
Date, marry, divorce… repeat?
Date Naturally, dating is the first place to start when talking about love for foreigners in Slovakia. Some foreigners come to the country already married or with their romantic partners, but many arrive single and looking for companionship. How, when, and where to find it, of course, is no simple matter. While clubs and social…
How to draw Slovakia
Life can be stressful and overfilled with mundane tasks. To find balance and make sense of the world, people search for things that give their lives a sense of purpose. This can come as relationships, faith, sports, hobbies, or (as you will hear in this podcast) art. For some foreign artists, having a creative outlet…
That’s what friends are for
Friends are the keepers of our secrets, dispensers of advice and encouragement, and the shoulders on which we cry. Friendships give our lives color when the world seems gray. That is why they are an integral part of not only the human experience but the migrant experience as well. Unfortunately, the story of friendship for…
Immigration breakdown, it’s not always the same
Legal immigration in Slovakia, like in most other countries, is a highly variable process. Migrant’s country of origin, purposes of their stay, and other legal and economic factors can either help or hinder this process. For example, migrants arriving from other EU member countries often have a quite easy time in obtaining residency in Slovakia.…
A Family Affair: Stories of Love and Loss
Family, be it the one that created us or the one created by us, is an essential part of life for most people worldwide. Even in good times, our family relationships can be challenging and complex. This dynamic for migrants is even more problematic. The first challenge these migrants face is separation. While some migrants…
Blog: Reflections on the new Slovak Republic with Hugo
Last month, in preparation for the A Leap of Faith episode I spoke with Hugo. He comes from England, but he is a very keen observer of Slovak culture. However, once we began speaking about Hugo’s first impressions of Slovakia from 1994 when he first arrived, it felt like he was speaking about a different…
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