Moving abroad is often exciting and intimidating in equal measure no matter your circumstances, but it can be especially daunting if you are moving on your own. Luckily, Niamh Cogan has some advice based on her own experience.
Originally from Cork, Niamh recently made the move from Vancouver, Canada to Auckland, New Zealand. In an exclusive vlog for Crosscare Irish Diaspora Support Project, Niamh shares five things that she was concerned about prior to the move, and how she addressed these concerns.
Watch the vlog below for tips on:
- Getting the right visa for you
- Choosing where you want to go
- Looking for a job
- Money and budgeting
- Making friends
Huge thanks to Niamh for sharing her journey and for more of her insights into living abroad, follow her on TikTok and Instagram.
Learn more about working holiday options for Irish citizens, including to New Zealand, here. You can also take a look at the Embassy of Ireland’s information on being New to New Zealand.
