Greek-born Jenny finds belonging in Australia after struggling with cultural differences at
Jenny arrived in Australia at age 12 after dreaming of the country her whole childhood, but struggled with cultural differences and felt like an outsider. The Greek-born student stood out in her formal clothes and textbook English while classmates wore tracksuits and used slang. Friendships with other newcomers and a high school transfer eventually helped her find belonging and confidence.
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Published 17 Oct 2026, 18:00 UTC · Updated 17 Oct 2026, 18:21 UTC
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