A Life Abroad

International Office - FH Salzburg

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"A Life Abroad" features stories of studying, working and living in a foreign country. Guests share not only the little "Hoppalas" and faux pas that happen to all of us when we are new to a place but also the struggles and invaluable experiences that a life abroad brings.

MAR 8

Episode 15 on International Women’s Day: Coding Her Own Path

In this special International Women’s Day episode of A Life Abroad, we speak with a student and colleague from FH Salzburg who grew up in Iran and moved to Austria to study and build her career in technology. As the first person in her family to leave her home country, she shares the courage it took to start a new chapter abroad together with her husband. We talk about the realities for women in the tech field in Iran and Austria, the challenges and opportunities she encountered along the way, and the dreams that continue to guide her journey. At the same time, she paints a beautiful picture of Iranian culture, hospitality, and everyday life, while reflecting on her experiences of adapting to Austria. Enjoy this thoughtful conversation about resilience, culture, and what it really means to build a life abroad.

38 min
12/15/2025

Episode 14: From a Land Down Under

In this episode of A Life Abroad, we meet Brayden from Australia, who came to Austria on an Ernst Mach Scholarship. He talks about his first impressions of Europe, the impressively festive Christmas markets, Cathedral fatique, and the beach traditions from his home in Newcastle, Austrialia. Grab some prawns, a cup of Glühwein, and enjoy meeting Brayden!

46 min
12/03/2025

Episode 13: Viele Wege führen nach Rom

Viele Wege führen nach Rom – und Pandora hat definitiv den leckersten davon gefunden. Zwischen "La Dolce Vita", 27 (!) Gelato-Spots und dem ganz normalen Erasmus-Chaos erzählt die ungarische Studentin, wie sie in Rom Sonne, Freundschaften und eine große Portion Selbstvertrauen getankt hat. Dazu gibt’s Insider-Tipps für Kaffee-Nerds, Geschichten über bürokratische Hürden, und warum Salzburg trotz Nieselregen ihr zweites Zuhause wurde. Mit viel Humor, Offenheit und ein paar wunderbar ehrlichen Geschichten zeigt Pandora, wie Erasmus nicht nur den Wohnort verändert, sondern auch den Blick aufs Leben. ESN Salzburg auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esn_salzburg/

34 min
10/13/2025

Episode 12: Fish, Chips, and Friendships

Zum 1. Geburtstag von 'A Life Abroad' und anlässlich der Erasmus+ Days erzählt FH Salzburg Rektor und Geschäftsführer Dominik Engel von seiner prägendsten Auslandserfahrung als Erasmus+ Student in England - von Freundschaften, die bis heute bestehen, und einem ganz besonderen Guinness-Bierdeckel, den er bis heute sorgsam hütet. Er berichtet, wie internationale Erfahrungen die Hochschule bereichern und persönliche Horizonte erweitern - eine inspirierende Folge über Erasmus, interkulturelle Begegnungen und die wertvollen Erlebnisse, die manchmal genau dort entstehen, wo man sie am wenigsten erwartet.

29 min
09/17/2025

Episode 11: The Dutch Touch

As the new semester starts, we look back at last semester's end. We hear from Windesheim student Yael, who shares with us the trials and tribulations of being away from home, the trouble with dormitory bathrooms, and the hunt for the best cheese.

31 min
08/12/2025

Episode 10: See you later alligator

Coming from Florida - land of sunshine, storms, and alligators - Ainsley didn’t expect that in the small and tranquil mountains of the Austrian alps, she would experience the small but real crisis around European peanut butter to hit so hard. In this episode, she shares how she navigated homesickness, language barriers, and the mystery of Austria’s tilted windows.

37 min
07/08/2025

Episode 9: The Luck of the Irish

„The Luck of the Irish“ – oder eben auch nicht: Ronja nimmt uns mit nach Irland und erzählt von ihrem Auslandsaufenthalt, bei dem vom verlorenen Gepäck bis zum Scam bei der Wohnungssuche so einiges anders lief als geplant. Und doch – zwischen Irish Breakfast, neuen Begegnungen und kleinen Katastrophen – hat sie die Zeit in vollen Zügen genossen. Mit viel Witz berichtet sie, was sie an Irland liebt und warum sie heute mit mehr Gelassenheit durchs Leben geht.

31 min
05/28/2025

Episode 8: Austrian Plans, American Dreams

What's it like to trade the Alps for the red rocks of Utah? In this episode of A Life Abroad, we sit down with Sam to explore his experiences at Southern Utah University. From navigating American friendliness to quirky alcohol laws and the vastness of the American West, Sam shares his insights on cultural differences and the unexpected joys of studying in the USA.

38 min

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"A Life Abroad" features stories of studying, working and living in a foreign country. Guests share not only the little "Hoppalas" and faux pas that happen to all of us when we are new to a place but also the struggles and invaluable experiences that a life abroad brings.

Creator

International Office - FH Salzburg
Years Active

2024 - 2026
Episodes

15
Rating

Clean
Copyright

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