From Caracas to Sydney: Erika Romero on Immigration and Identity episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 2, 2025 · 43 MIN

From Caracas to Sydney: Erika Romero on Immigration and Identity

from Arrivals: Stories of Resilience and Reinvention · host Arrivals Media

Erika Romero moved from Venezuela to Australia in 2010, planning to stay just one year to earn her master’s degree. But when returning home no longer felt like an option, she decided to build a life in a new country.In this episode, Erika talks about navigating visa uncertainty, landing a life-changing job, and slowly coming to see Australia as home. We talk about work culture, identity, accents, and living far from family. Over a decade later, she’s a citizen with strong roots in both countries.

Erika Romero moved from Venezuela to Australia in 2010, planning to stay just one year to earn her master’s degree. But when returning home no longer felt like an option, she decided to build a life in a new country.In this episode, Erika talks about navigating visa uncertainty, landing a life-changing job, and slowly coming to see Australia as home. We talk about work culture, identity, accents, and living far from family. Over a decade later, she’s a citizen with strong roots in both countries.

NOW PLAYING

From Caracas to Sydney: Erika Romero on Immigration and Identity

0:00 43:01

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Arrivals: Stories of Resilience and Reinvention?

This episode is 43 minutes long.

When was this Arrivals: Stories of Resilience and Reinvention episode published?

This episode was published on April 2, 2025.

What is this episode about?

Erika Romero moved from Venezuela to Australia in 2010, planning to stay just one year to earn her master’s degree. But when returning home no longer felt like an option, she decided to build a life in a new country.In this episode, Erika talks...

Can I download this Arrivals: Stories of Resilience and Reinvention episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!