<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;The Counselling Armchair&lt;/em&gt;, Liz, Melissa and Plia explore what it’s like to live “between two worlds” for international students and first- and second-generation migrants. We talk with guests &lt;strong&gt;Sam Zhong&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Gunjan Kaur&lt;/strong&gt; about family pressure, cultural expectations, secrecy as a coping strategy, identity, relationships, and how to find balance without feeling like you’re rejecting your culture.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re navigating cultural pressure, generational tension, or trying to carve out your own path, this episode offers compassionate insight and practical support.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Helpful links:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;RMIT Counselling: rmit.edu.au/counselling&lt;br&gt;RMIT Financial Support: rmit.edu.au/financial-support&lt;br&gt;QLife (LGBTQIA+ support): qlife.org.au&lt;br&gt;Headspace: headspace.org.au&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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In this episode of The Counselling Armchair, Liz, Melissa and Plia explore what it’s like to live “between two worlds” for international students and first- and second-generation migrants. We talk with guests Sam Zhong and Gunjan Kaur about family pressure, cultural expectations, secrecy as a coping strategy, identity, relationships, and how to find balance without feeling like you’re rejecting your culture.If you’re navigating cultural pressure, generational tension, or trying to carve out your own path, this episode offers compassionate insight and practical support.Helpful links: RMIT Counselling: rmit.edu.au/counselling RMIT Financial Support: rmit.edu.au/financial-support QLife (LGBTQIA+ support): qlife.org.au Headspace: headspace.org.au

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Between Two Worlds: Balancing Culture, Family Expectations and Your Wellbeing

Between Two Worlds: Balancing Culture, Family Expectations and Your Wellbeing

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