The Ecuadorian is well aware of what it means to change your country of residence and culture. By the age of twenty she had already done it twice: first to Spain and then to the United Kingdom. The first time her parents broke the news to her she was […]
Profiles
An immigrant observes increased discrimination in Europe
Over five years of stays in Europe, a researcher describes a growing climate of exclusion and stigmatisation of migration. She points to employment-related stereotypes, the influence of economic policies and a lack of historical awareness among young people as factors worsening the situation. Laura* was born in the Argentine […]
When the diaspora brings its culture to British life
From selling shoes in Mexico to running a restaurant in London, a Mexican immigrant recounts how he has brought his culture into the lives of English people and residents across the island, and how he has adapted to life in a new country. (The Prisma memoirs) Marcos Ortiz F. […]
Migrating without citizenship: studying and surviving in the UK
Unable to work due to his legal status, a young immigrant faces labour and social barriers in London while improving his English. He compares the British capital with Rome and reflects on the treatment of foreigners and the challenges of integrating without citizenship. As a teenager, Alberto moved to […]
London, an academic and personal choice for a young Frenchman
It is not the first time he has left France: after living in Belgium, François Ramonet settles in London to study, work and improve his language skills. From everyday life, he compares both capitals and highlights cultural diversity and greater administrative ease. Javier Duque Francois Ramonet* arrived in […]
















