Polyxeni arrives in Australia at 12, sheds Greek identity to fit in
A Greek girl named Polyxeni arrived in Australia at age 12 after dreaming of the country her entire childhood, only to find herself disoriented by unfamiliar schools, casual Australian culture, and how differently she spoke English. She eventually adapted by changing her name to Jenny, learning to navigate between Greek and Australian identities through everyday choices like language and clothing.
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Published 17 Oct 2026, 18:00 UTC · Updated 17 Oct 2026, 18:11 UTC
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