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Archive for the ‘The Immigrant’s Survival Toolkit’ Category
Top 10 Things I Learned About Job Hunting in Melbourne, Australia
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008Wambui Shares Tips for Anyone Moving to Seattle, Washington, USA
Monday, November 17th, 2008Mwangi’s note: Why on Earth they would confuse the world by having a place called Washington D.C. and then an entirely separate State called “Washington” I don’t know, but anyway enjoy this guest post from an old friend of mine, Wambui.
Guest Post Introduction - Wambui from Seattle, Washington [1:25m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
Guest Post Introduction - Wambui from Seattle, Washington [1:25m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
Mwangi asked me:
“What advice would you give someone that is coming to Seattle, WA.?” (more…)
What Does a Perfect African Immigrant Look Like?
Thursday, October 30th, 2008Hey folks,
First of all welcome to all the new readers. I have been tickled pink by the fact that even though my writing frequency has reduced a little bit, the blog’s readership and subscribers have kept on increasing and so thanks to all of you and welcome to the new readers.
Following on from my last post about confusion and my podcast with Julia Sanna where I tried to put an african immigrant relationship manifesto together, today I thought I would go one step further and, with your help, try to carve out an African Immigrant Manifesto.
“Why What Is That My Good Man?” I hear you say (more…)
When the Deal Is Too Good Think Twice
Monday, October 6th, 2008Hey everyone, I am absolutely ecstatic that Caroline has decided to do a second guest post here on tDA. For those who haven’t read her first guest post, check out Would You Play a Game of Russian Roulette. If you would like to share your immigrant story and use this blog as a platform (thanks as always to those who have already done this), contact me and I shall see what we can do. Mwangi here signing out and leaving the floor open for Caroline Atieno
When the deal is too good think twice…
By Caroline Achieng Otieno. (more…)
Would You Play a Game of Russian Roulette?
Wednesday, September 10th, 2008Hello people,
My name is Caroline Achieng Otieno, and I am a guest blogger at the Displaced African, and a regular contributor to The African Bulletin – www.mediablackberry.com. Having lived in the Netherlands for the past seven years, and experiencing the good, the bad and the ugly, I must say that I have observed a lot going on in Europe. I feel sad for the many Africans, who escape war and other tragic situations, come into Europe through very difficult means (some even trekking the desert through Northern Africa) and when they get here, they face other hurdles in trying to build an existence for themselves and their families back home. What hurts the most is that the system set in place makes our African sisters do things they would not ordinarily do, just because of their legal status or the lack of it thereof. The following article is another version of the article I wrote for African Bulletin in the April issue, feedback is welcome…
Something That Happens to A Lot of Newbie Immigrants That’s Almost Never Discussed
Sunday, August 31st, 2008I get the strange feeling I have written this article before: if I have, apologies but recent discussions I have had have added some greater depth to this topic area.
Growing up I have always had this sense that I was (more…)
Who Else Wants the Cheapest Flights to Africa?
Friday, August 1st, 2008To share this article on Facebook, click here.
Are you going to be flying to Africa later this year? Do you want to save as much money as possible on airfare?
Without too much build up, this page was created to be a resource list to help you get the cheapest flights to Africa.
I am writing this article from Australia, but a significant share of resources that I recommend are international and Internet based.
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Final Part of Njeri’s Message to the Next Group of Afropolitans
Sunday, June 22nd, 2008
Final section in the series where Njeri aka meek meek gives you the skinny on how she sees immigrant life. Make sure you read the articles from the last two days to read part 1 and 2. I come back from camp tomorrow. Yay! Finish your weekend right, Mwangi
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Njeri’s Heart to Heart Continues
Saturday, June 21st, 2008
This is part 2 of Njeri’s 2 cents to the next group of soon to be Afropolitans. Please make sure you check out yesterday’s post for part 1. Be blessed, Mwangi. (more…)
What Everybody Ought to Know About Immigration and Njeri’s Guest Post
Friday, June 20th, 2008Ladies and gentlemen it’s the middle of June. A lot of wonderfully fresh, optimistic, naïve and open minds are currently making “the move” from Africa to the West. This series, is for all of y’all who are making this great trek. This is also for all the people who are already abroad and want to guide these new arrivals but don’t quite know how.
