@letstalkwithochan: Part 24: They Told Me Australia Was a Land of Opportunity They told me, “If you work hard, you’ll make it.” “If you stay out of trouble, you’ll be fine.” “If you follow the rules, you’ll be accepted.” But they didn’t tell me… That my name would hold me back. That my skin would be questioned. That no matter how qualified I was, I’d still be the last one called. They didn’t tell me the game was already rigged. That the “opportunity” comes with conditions. That I’d have to work twice as hard To get half as far. They told me it was fair. They didn’t tell me it was filtered. 🎥 @letstalkwithochan Did you grow up believing in this “land of opportunity”? 🟥 100% 🟦 I had doubts 🟩 Never believed it LIKE if this hit your story SHARE with someone still fighting for their chance COMMENT “I’M STILL TRYING” if you relate FOLLOW @letstalkwithochan for Part 25 immigrant struggles, diaspora truth, broken promises, migrant reality, Australia racism, black excellence ignored, opportunity gap, systemic barriers, African diaspora, emotional truth #Letstalkwithochan #LandOfOpportunity #MigrantReality #SystemicBarriers #AfricanDiaspora
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Sunday 14 September 2025 23:25:14 GMT
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Peripatesis :
it's a lonely country, even for people who grew up here. it's good that you're addressing it.
2025-09-17 01:12:18
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bobbic styles :
u went there to study, make money and go home. yo not there to make friends
2026-01-11 13:21:12
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JoyPaul :
I'm in Sydney nsw.... from 🇰🇪 kenya Africa. the feeling is mutual but we must create our haven here... nice to meet you...
2025-09-17 04:02:20
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Zarosh :
Unfortunately people are lonely even at home 💔
2025-09-15 03:18:59
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Mo :
My first New Year’s Eve in Australia was horrible . I have never felt so lonely all my life . From sharing Christmas and new year with friends or family , for the first time I was doing it alone. Took a drive into the city just to see other people and everyone had somebody. Drove back home and slept my pain away. But it does get better with time and you meet new people. 🥰
2025-09-16 00:01:01
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am.garry :
It changes who you are so much. I have been here 5years and I just graduated but I prefer going back to work in Kenya.You are not really appreciated here.
2025-09-17 05:58:46
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Minion :
I would thrive in that environment. All i need is my PS5, big screen and internet. One of my best times in life was during Covid
2025-09-17 06:21:22
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The Lone Ranger🇳🇿🇬🇭 :
You are sharing the story of most international students. Not only in Australia but same here in NZ.
2025-09-15 03:27:46
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chaky :
I have always wondered why those abroad are making content on tiktok so its to avoid loneliness.
2025-09-17 18:06:33
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queenbunni :
If you are in Melbourne, happy to be your friend.
2025-10-09 21:06:44
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Mel Norberry 🇦🇺 :
Even Australian uni students had the same loneliness you experienced, the difference is we had high school friends we could fall back on. But when I was at uni, no one had mobiles or social media so it was harder to keep up with old friends, and no one would make friends in uni for the first two years or so.
2025-09-15 07:02:32
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Chito ⚖️ :
I’ll be your friend 🫶🏾
2025-09-15 02:08:07
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camo6250 :
Australia can be a lonely place born here or not.
2025-09-15 07:03:00
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christopherbourn1 :
for a local its only when you leave the country do you realise how isolating it can be here. nearly every international student tells the same story. Australia is a place of too many rules, everything closes early because you have to pay overtime. It can be boring when you compare it to other places. it can take time to make friends here
2025-09-15 21:01:37
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Bec 🇭🇲🇳🇬 :
I am sorry to here this. where do you live in Australia?
2025-09-16 09:19:24
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CJ😎 :
The UK is worse😔.
2025-09-17 20:53:10
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Julia1234 :
Do you ask anyone if they want to study with you? Do you ask fellow students what they are doing on the weekend? Do you get involved in group discussions during class?
2025-09-15 05:28:37
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Lizzie :
Universities are lonely places now!
2025-09-15 07:15:30
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Diana :
as an introvert that's the perfect place to be in.
2026-06-07 13:42:12
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Comivic :
So sorry brother, Pls I need someone to sponsor me there . I hate noise , I enjoyed being alone, I feel connected more when I'm alone .
2026-06-13 13:14:48
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BOOM CIRCLE AFRICA :
Stay strong.💪
2026-04-30 21:58:31
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Amit New777 :
Its amazing country but boring
2025-12-28 11:02:21
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Aliss :
Let me come and experience it myself...I will make sure I enjoy every bit of my stay there.
2025-10-23 16:10:41
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EgoBekee :
The things I hear about Australia scares me especially the animals, would have loved to relocate with my family , maybe I will have to choose another country . Nigeria sweet shaa oo, no place like home 🥰
2026-01-22 08:47:04
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PhD Timothy Okova :
Free PALESTINE...
2025-09-27 22:59:37
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