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Transcription for "Studying abroad (this clip is 41 seconds long - 1.25MB)"

(Grace is originally from Nigeria, Pam is the session facilitator)

Grace: Well ah, I came for to extend my…. you know, my studies. I left after I told my dad. Dad I am going to study abroad to further my education

Pam: What were you studying?

Grace: Erm… secretarial training

Pam: Oh right…

Grace: Yeah, So he gave me my blessing. Sorry. He gave me his blessing and then I came here. At first I was working and saved up a bit of money where I got my, paid my fare. And then came over here.

Pam: To London

Grace: To London

 

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