The experience of Vicent Sánchez in London exemplifies the dilemma of many young emigrants: the search for opportunities clashes with the language barrier, loneliness, and the high cost of living, leading him to weigh his career against the longing to return home. Javier Duque After graduating in Public […]
Multiculture
Learning beyond borders: life between Mexico and London
Fluent in three languages and passionate about connecting with people, Aída came to London to study at the LSE and found a city full of culture, kindness and opportunity. Yet the biggest surprise for her was inside the classroom, where long lectures and little interaction felt strangely uninviting. (The Prisma memories) […]
The hidden cost of migration: understanding Ulysses syndrome
Emigration is not just a question of adapting to life in a new country but also of having to deal with feelings of guilt, loneliness, homesickness, frustration and expectation.
The sound explorer: from Spain to Ethiopia’s musical soul
A Spanish filmmaker and sound engineer, immersed himself in Ethiopia’s diverse music scene. His documentary ‘Roaring Abyss’ emerged from spontaneous travels, capturing rural sounds distinct from urban jazz. Despite language barriers and challenging expeditions, he built a production team and discovered Ethiopia’s welcoming musical community. (The Prisma memories) Yi […]
Divorce is illegal but migrant work is like prison
Filipina women who migrate without professional training sacrifice their social lives to support families back home, while the men often find similar restrictions when they work on ships. The re-enactment of Magellan’s death at the hands of Lapu-Lapu’s warriors is a part of Philippine culture expressed in traditional theatre.
















