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The sun rose over the Melbourne skyline, painting the clouds in shades of soft pink and gold. Raj stood at the tall gates of the University of Melbourne, his heart thumping against his ribs like a trapped bird. It was a world away from the humid, bustling streets of Mumbai. Here, the air was crisp and cool, and the sky seemed wider than he had ever seen.
He clutched the straps of his backpack, feeling a mix of deep excitement and a heavy pinch of homesickness. Today was the first day of his Master’s degree. Everything felt foreign: the thick Australian accents, the way people walked on the left side of the path, and even the scent of eucalyptus in the air.
As he walked toward the main campus square, he felt like a tiny fish in a very large, blue ocean.
While searching for his first lecture hall, Raj realized he was hopelessly lost. He stared at his digital map, turning his phone around in circles, but the sandstone buildings looked like majestic puzzles. Just as he felt a wave of panic, a student with a bright smile and a "Staff" lanyard approached him.
"G'day! You look a bit lost, mate. Need a hand?" the boy asked cheerfully.
Raj blinked, surprised by the warmth. "Yes, please. I’m looking for the Engineering wing."
"You're almost there! Just past the old clock tower," the student replied, walking with him for a few steps. "I’m Sam. First day?"
"First day in Australia, actually," Raj admitted with a shy smile.
"Welcome! You’ll love it here. The coffee is great, and the people are even better."
That small interaction changed everything. The "scary" barrier of being an international student began to melt away. Inside the classroom, Raj found the teaching style was different too—it was a lively debate rather than just a lecture. When the professor asked for an opinion, Raj hesitated, then remembered his father’s words: "The world belongs to the brave." He raised his hand and shared his thoughts. The professor nodded, saying, "Brilliant insight, Raj."
By evening, Raj sat on the university lawn, watching a purple sunset. He still missed his mother’s chai, but as he looked at the golden horizon, he realized he wasn't a stranger anymore. He was a student of the world, and his Australian dream had finally begun.
