In the first half of 2008 Muditha began the Masters of Teaching (LMTC), a two year PG coursework degree. She is planning to teach SOSE and English. Here are some of her early impressions of moving to and studying in Adelaide.
Day 1
When I first arrived in Australia from Sri Lanka it was very strange, very. I was totally confused and didn’t know what to do. I arrived with my husband and we were just married. When we came into the airport after we landed it was very different: people moving about, talking in English, very busy, not smiling at all. We felt that we are strangers. Having come with him was the only relief because I could talk to him in my own language. My husband had travelled before but not me. Yet it was strange for him too.
We went to the motel that was booked for us: it was ok but although it was on the main road it was lifeless. There were not many people in the motel. We were missing the family, missing friends, everything. We felt very alone; we do not have anybody here.
We wanted to tell our parents we had arrived so we went in search of a phone box. We didn’t know about phone cards or anything. We couldn’t find a phone. A taxi driver, an Indian man, stopped and asked if we had just arrived. We said we had and were looking for a phone to call our parents. He gave us his phone and told us to phone our parents. He was very kind and helpful. He told us it was good in Australia but you have to ask for help. Ask people and they will help you. We were lucky to meet this helpful person the first day. He really encouraged us and gave us good advice. And he showed us the bus stop and told us about buying the ticket and how to come to the university. He gave us his number and said we could contact him for more help. He also said we should aim for jobs in the field we are experienced in.
Day 1
When I first arrived in Australia from Sri Lanka it was very strange, very. I was totally confused and didn’t know what to do. I arrived with my husband and we were just married. When we came into the airport after we landed it was very different: people moving about, talking in English, very busy, not smiling at all. We felt that we are strangers. Having come with him was the only relief because I could talk to him in my own language. My husband had travelled before but not me. Yet it was strange for him too.
We went to the motel that was booked for us: it was ok but although it was on the main road it was lifeless. There were not many people in the motel. We were missing the family, missing friends, everything. We felt very alone; we do not have anybody here.
We wanted to tell our parents we had arrived so we went in search of a phone box. We didn’t know about phone cards or anything. We couldn’t find a phone. A taxi driver, an Indian man, stopped and asked if we had just arrived. We said we had and were looking for a phone to call our parents. He gave us his phone and told us to phone our parents. He was very kind and helpful. He told us it was good in Australia but you have to ask for help. Ask people and they will help you. We were lucky to meet this helpful person the first day. He really encouraged us and gave us good advice. And he showed us the bus stop and told us about buying the ticket and how to come to the university. He gave us his number and said we could contact him for more help. He also said we should aim for jobs in the field we are experienced in.
It’s different here. If people go to my country, many people will talk to you. Here they won’t talk to you unless you ask them. But then they will be very helpful.
Muditha
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