Being an Outsider

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It is hard being an outsider, whether you transferred university, come from another state or even another country. Victoria University is not an exception to any other university. It provides a home for International students.

Achieving a career in Law has always been competitive. Imagine being an outsider on top of it. This can be a nightmare. What would I know about this? Everything! As I am currently a fourthyear law student completing my final units, I have lived the nightmare and survived to tell the tale.

Moving to a different country, getting to know a new culture, and meeting people is challenging. The main quality you will develop is mental strength. I learnt to never give up. If you give up, you will not see the end of any decision you make in your life. If you give up, you will never find the satisfaction of completing your goals. You will never be the lawyer you want to

be.

The best part about being challenged is that you will recognise the worst days and the good ones. You can feel proud about yourself, that you are able to persevere through the worst days, where other colleagues may struggle.

I always remind myself of the reason I chose to be a lawyer. I want to help the vulnerable. I believe that to help the vulnerable, you have to be vulnerable at least once in your life and have overcome that vulnerability. I believe this will give the strength and the passion you need to face what may come in the future.

The same roads you walked exhausted after hours of studying will be the roads you walk wearing your gown as a lawyer. Walk with your head high, with a vision of your dreams and with a heart to never give up. Just remember, the day you feel like you belong is the day you won ’t be an outsider anymore