The first days abroad can bring excitement, fear and homesickness together. In two short videos from June 2022, Andrea, Ingrid and Javier describe different sides of that beginning. Ingrid speaks directly about Nómadas support. The clips do not clearly identify each participant’s destination, so this story does not assign an unconfirmed city.
In this story · View contents
- Participants
- Andrea, Ingrid and Javier
- Stage
- First days and settling in
- Topic
- Support and community
- Original videos
- June 2022
Original Spanish quotation«tengo familia prácticamente aquí»
Ingrid · Original interview in Spanish
Andrea: acknowledging that it can feel frightening
Andrea introduces herself as Colombian and describes the uncertainty of passing through immigration and wondering what comes next. Fear, tears and missing home can exist alongside the wish to discover new places. Her advice preserves that mixture rather than presenting the beginning as the same for everyone.
Ingrid: explanations and support on arrival
Ingrid says the team explains and helps organise the process. When she appears in the video, she had arrived the previous night and already felt a sense of closeness. Her comment about having family nearby describes an initial impression. It helps convey the value of a welcome, but it is not an assessment of months of support.
Javier: effort before and after travelling
Javier introduces himself as Chilean and encourages people to work towards making their travel plans possible. He also mentions routine, effort and homesickness. His account is a reminder that preparation does not end with a flight: funds, expectations and contacts all matter.
What to ask the agency before leaving
Their accounts turn the idea of community into practical questions. Who explains each stage? How do you make contact on arrival? What activities will be available? Which support is included in your proposal? Discussing those points with Nómadas helps clarify the arrangements that matter to you.
Prepare for your experience
Turn what interests you in this story into questions for your own plans. These editorial suggestions can help you prepare a conversation with a guide.
- List your questions before leavingWrite down what you need to understand about the course and arrival.
- Clarify who supports youAsk for contacts, communication channels and the scope of support at your destination.
- Organise your support networkSave contact details for your guide, school and local services.
What support do you need?
Tell us what you want to study, which destination interests you and what you would like to ask. The button takes you to the Nómadas contact form.
Talk to NómadasNómadas guidance is free for students. Tuition, insurance, fees and other third-party costs are quoted separately.
Questions about this story
Were all the testimonials recorded in Australia?
The reviewed clips do not clearly identify each participant’s destination. The text therefore discusses arrival abroad without assigning a country.
When was the story published?
16 e 18/06/2022. This adaptation is dated October 2026, but does not present historical circumstances as current.
Is this a full video transcript?
No. It is an editorial selection of points useful for understanding the experience, with access to the original source.
Can I expect the same outcome?
Every person has different circumstances and goals. The story does not guarantee employment, a visa, earnings, fluency or residency.
How can I compare agency support?
Ask who supports you, through which channel, at what times and what is included. Use details from the stories to frame questions rather than replace your proposal.
How can I talk to Nómadas?
Use the contact form and share your destination, goals and planning stage. The form starts a conversation; it does not issue a visa, job offer or instant quote.
Watch the original videos
This is a selection of relevant themes from the account. Compare them with the full Spanish-language video on our channel.
Sources and context for this story
Editorial selection from two videos published on the Nómadas Experience channel on 16 and 18 June 2022. The clips do not clearly identify each participant’s destination. Ingrid’s comments describe her first impression after arriving.
Selected and adapted in writing: 15 October 2026. The video date identifies when the experience was described.- Andrea, Ingrid y Javier · Original interview in Spanish 1 · Nómadas Experience
- Andrea, Ingrid y Javier · Original interview in Spanish 2 · Nómadas Experience
- Study Australia · Accessed: 15 October 2026.
- Additional official resource · Accessed: 15 October 2026.
To explore other paths, read Ligia in Melbourne: her Nómadas Experience story and Gastón in Australia: from marketing to kitchen work. Each account offers a different perspective to help you prepare your own questions.
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