Review: Carrier by Vanessa Garden

I am a giant fan of post-apocalyptic and dystopian situations with prowling zombies and civilisation disintegrating with a limited group of survivors attempting to flee rampage and chaos. I truly enjoyed Vanessa Garden’s Carrier because of this. The Australian setting that the book was placed in was something I loved and the plot was fresh and diverse from many others in the same sort of genre. As it is a short book, it was moderately fast-paced and a quick read but honestly did not feel rushed at any point while reading it.

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Understanding Homesickness and Culture Shock: The Unspoken Challenges of Living Abroad

Expanding your horizons by living abroad presents a thrilling adventure, but it’s also a journey that many find intimidating. Universities and companies often caution about the likelihood of homesickness and culture shock, yet many individuals still find themselves unprepared for these emotional upheavals. This bewilderment often sparks stigma surrounding these experiences. Continue reading