Episodes
How hard is it to get Permanent Residency in a foreign country? What are the benefits and how is it different from getting citizenship? I talk about all these things and more in this weeks episode. To keep updated with all the content like and follow @themigrantnextdoor on Facebook and Instagram and follow us on Twitter @migrantnextdoor.
Published 03/16/23
Published 03/16/23
Today I talk about work visas, the impact they have on us and why we love to hate them! To keep updated with all the content like and follow @themigrantnextdoor on Facebook and Instagram and follow us on Twitter @migrantnextdoor.
Published 03/06/23
Why are we still running the rat race? what can we do to change our mindset and be free of the social expectations? I talk about my experiences and how I remind myself to be happy with what I have. To keep updated with all the content like and follow @themigrantnextdoor on Facebook and Instagram and follow us on Twitter @migrantnextdoor.
Published 02/28/23
Today I talk about how our mental health is affected as migrants and what are some of the ways we can change our habits and live a healthy lifestyle. To keep updated with all the content like and follow @themigrantnextdoor on Facebook and Instagram and follow us on Twitter @migrantnextdoor.
Published 02/20/23
Welcome to season 2 of The Migrant Next Door! I talk about everything I did in the last 3 months and everything that I have in store for you this season. To keep updated with all the content like and follow @themigrantnextdoor on Facebook and Instagram and follow us on Twitter @migrantnextdoor. P.S. - A bird pooped on me on 1st Jan. #HappyNewYear 🥲
Published 02/12/23
Social media has changed our lives in more ways than we can think of but does it show us the real picture of the world? Today I talk about why we share every little detail of our life online and why it's not really worth it. Hope you enjoy this episode, to keep updated with all the content like and follow @themigrantnextdoor on Facebook and Instagram and follow us on Twitter @migrantnextdoor. This is the end of the first season!! A big thank you to everyone who has supported me, given...
Published 11/06/22
Our way of life has changed so much that sometimes its hard to connect with the things and situations back home and that makes us feel like we live in a bubble...is that true? Hope you enjoy this episode, to keep updated with all the content like and follow @themigrantnextdoor on Facebook and Instagram and follow us on Twitter @migrantnextdoor.
Published 11/01/22
I discuss the loss of a loved one/family member, how we process the grief and the practicalities we have to deal with as migrants. To keep updated with all the content like and follow @themigrantnextdoor on Facebook and Instagram and follow us on Twitter @migrantnextdoor.
Published 10/24/22
Today I have a short episode with an update of my business CHAIWALI where I sell authentic Indian Tea. I talk about my first day at a local market and the few hurdles I faced in setting up my stall. Hope you enjoy this episode, to keep updated with all the content like and follow @themigrantnextdoor on Facebook and Instagram and follow us on Twitter @migrantnextdoor.
Published 09/26/22
There are a lot of things that hold us back from doing what we love, what gives us happiness and what we truly want from life. I discuss all of this and more in today's episode. Hope you enjoy this episode, to keep updated with all the content like and follow @themigrantnextdoor on Facebook and Instagram and follow us on Twitter @migrantnextdoor.
Published 09/19/22
Today I talk about the effort a migrant need to make everyday to build a life and meaningful connections around them in a new country. Hope you enjoy this episode, to keep updated with all the content like and follow @themigrantnextdoor on Facebook and Instagram and follow us on Twitter @migrantnextdoor.
Published 09/12/22
Todays topic is culture shocks and how we deal with them. Culture shocks are a part of our journey in getting to know our new surroundings and learning to do things in a different way. Also, is it barefoot or bare feet? Help me! Hope you enjoy this episode, to keep updated with all the content like and follow @themigrantnextdoor on Facebook and Instagram and follow us on Twitter @migrantnextdoor.
Published 09/05/22
Happy Monday! Today I talk about names - adopted names, real names, nick names and the need to change names for a migrant and how it affects us. Hope you enjoy this episode, to keep updated with all the content like and follow @themigrantnextdoor on Facebook and Instagram and follow us on Twitter @migrantnextdoor.
Published 08/28/22
Today I talk about racism and the different forms of racism we experience as migrants and how some of it is shaped by our beliefs, culture and how we grow up.Hope you enjoy this episode, to keep updated with all the content like and follow @themigrantnextdoor on Facebook and Instagram and follow us on Twitter @migrantnextdoor
Published 08/22/22
In this episode, I talk about my journey of moving from India to New Zealand as an international student and how my life and my perspective towards life has changed since then. I will discuss the choices and decisions migrants have to make and how it impacts us in the long term. Hope you enjoy this episode, to keep updated with all the content like and follow @themigrantnextdoor on social media.
Published 08/14/22
In this episode, I talk about being a migrant and discuss some of the early experiences after I made the move to New Zealand and how we as migrants overcome struggles of all sorts to discover the lay of the land.Hope you enjoy this episode, to keep updated with all the content like and follow @themigrantnextdoor on social media.
Published 08/07/22
In this episode I talk about the big WHY.The why behind making a decision to migrate and the thinking behind making a move to a new land and how it changes our lives.Hope you enjoy this episode, to keep updated with all the content like and follow @themigrantnextdoor on social media.
Published 08/04/22
Hello everyone, and welcome to The Migrant Next Door. I am your host and fellow migrant Ritika and I am here to talk about all things related to migrants. We will discuss everything from moving to a new country, mental health, relationship problems, culture shocks, investing, and more in the journey to build a home away from home.
Published 08/01/22