5. Brazil to South-Korea: Dependence, loneliness and making friends as an immigrant

Cassia always dreamed of living abroad, but when she left Brazil for South Korea, she didn’t expect how deeply the experience would transform her.

Between learning to face loneliness, setting new standards, and finding balance, she shares what it truly takes to adapt to a foreign country. In this episode, we dive into the struggles, the victories, and the unexpected lessons that come with leaving everything behind to live a dream

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Episode Details

Guest : Cassia

From : Brazil

to : South Korea

Numéro d’épisode : 5

Durée : 39 min

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5. Brazil to South Korea: Dependence, loneliness and making friends as an expat

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"The chaos precedes the peace"

Kassia

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Cassia always wanted to live abroad, but moving from Brazil to South Korea became much more than fulfilling a teenage dream. After two and a half years in Korea, she reflects on how living abroad changed her sense of independence, relationships, and adulthood.

She talks about the loneliness of building a life far from family, and how feeling completely alone once led her to stay in a toxic relationship because she was afraid of losing her only source of comfort.

We discuss how she rebuilt herself through work, friendships, dating, and learning to set higher standards for the people she allows into her life.

Cassia explains why friendships become especially important abroad, and how she learned to build a support system that includes Korean friends, international friends, and Brazilians who understand where she comes from.

She also reflects on the person she has become in Korea, taking responsibility for her decisions and finally feeling like a complete adult and woman.

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Key topics

Moving from Brazil to South Korea

Loneliness and relationships abroad

Building friendships away from home

Setting boundaries and standards

Becoming an adult in a new country