"This is the best decision you can make at this age!" Studying Abroad - Mariana🇵🇹 - UNFOLDED Podcast
4In this new episode of Foreign Steps Unfolded, we sit down with Mariana, a brave and inspiring student from Portugal who took the leap to study abroad. This episode dives deep into the real, unfiltered journey of adapting to life in a foreign country—from the excitement of landing in a new place to the struggles of homesickness, academic pressure, and learning to live independently.
Mariana opens up about her personal growth, the mindset shifts she’s gone through, and the challenges she faced during her first year. We discuss how to build a support system from scratch, tips for finding suitable accommodation, and how she developed resilience through it all.
Whether you’re about to start your journey abroad, in the middle of it, or just curious about what it’s really like, this episode offers real talk, practical advice, and relatable stories to help you feel less alone and more prepared.
Listen in to feel inspired, informed, and reminded that even when it’s hard—it’s worth it.”