Laura Gómez, a 25 year-old from Spain, came to London through a scholarship, believing it would be a great opportunity for her future. She came wanting to learn English and get experience related to her studies: audiovisual communication and photography. More than a year later, she believes she will […]
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Latin Americans in London: without decent housing
45% of the Latin American immigrant community living in London are not happy with their living conditions. Their biggest problem is overcrowding. _ Miriam Valero Marisol is a 37 year old Bolivian, born in Cochabamba. After living in Spain, she decided to travel to the UK so that she […]
Fernando Mazuera: happy and with no plans to go back to Colombia
This 34 year-old Colombian arrived in the UK in 2000, and since then his life has involved many of the situations that are common for immigrants. Fernado Mazuera from Cali, didn’t come to England because of economic problems, or to learn another language or have an adventure. He left […]
Rodrigo Huarachi: “Being an illegal immigrant is like being in a prison”
Bolivian Rodrigo arrived in the English capital over four years ago. He left Bolivia in search of satisfying his own curiosity regarding the changes those who emigrated experienced in their financial situations. _ Javier Duque “What it would take you years to earn in Bolivia, you could earn elsewhere […]
Sergio Blanco: mastering language and London
This young Spaniard arrived in London in December after seeing the low future expectations in his country. Javier Duque Before his final university exams in June last month, Sergio realised that it was time to leave Spain. With the work offers he could expect to receive at the […]















