Solo Travel & Cultural Immersion in Kuala Lumpur: Lessons from a Danish Student's Study Abroad Journey

In this episode, join Jasan, a Danish student, as he takes us
through his exchange semester in Kuala Lumpur. From feeling lost
in the process of preparation to the transformative power of solo
travel, Jasan shares captivating insights that shaped his time
abroad.


Jasan expresses gratitude for the guidance he received during the
overwhelming preparation process, emphasizing the value of having
someone to navigate through the abundance of information.


Choosing Kuala Lumpur as his study abroad destination, Jasan
sought personal growth by challenging himself to break free from
the tendency of people from the same nationality to stick
together. He embraced the opportunity to meet people from diverse
backgrounds.


Solo travel played a pivotal role in Jasan's journey, allowing
him to become more open to meeting new people and letting go of
the fear of judgment. Inspired by the "American role model," he
encourages others not to worry about what people think, as their
opinions hold less significance than imagined.


Upon arriving in Kuala Lumpur, Jasan embraced the city's cultural
differences and started university, immersing himself in an
international educational environment. He found inspiration in
the expat culture and co-working spaces, fueling his desire for
an international career.


Jasan acknowledges that studying abroad doesn't always go as
planned. He highlights the importance of adaptability and
resilience in facing challenges, which ultimately shaped him into
a more flexible and open-minded individual.


Reflecting on his travels in Southeast Asia, Jasan draws
fascinating parallels between Danish and South Korean cultures,
expanding his cultural understanding.


In closing, Jasan expresses deep gratitude for the life-changing
opportunity to live in a different country. He cherishes the
friendships formed abroad and encourages others to embrace solo
travel for its unique ability to foster personal growth and
cultural immersion.


Listen to this episode if you want to learn: 


The Power of asking for help

Why it's important to embrace cultural diversity and not only
stick to people with the same nationality 

Why there is a power in solo traveling and how it leads to
personal growth 

Why studying abroad doesn't go always as planned and why
adaptability and resilience are key

Why the Danish and Malaysian educational systems are
different and how to embrace these differences 

Why making international experiences are life-changing
opportunities  



These are my favorite quotes of the episode: 


2:28: “I was totally lost in the process. Especially because
there is so much information coming, and it was a lot. I was so
helpful with you helping me out with the process.”  

06:32: “I wanted to challenge myself In the way to go out
meeting people and not be restricted to a small group.” 

10:45 “I think that is the best tip I can give is “Don’t
worry so much what people think of you because in the end of the
day you are probably never going to see them again.”  

01:01:19: “You don’t really have this opportunity a lot in
your life where you can just like put everything to the side and
just live in a completely different country. And I am super
grateful to have had that possibility."



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