From Durban to Budapest: A South African Finding Home in Hungary-Ep 88 with Connor Jackson

<p>Connor Jackson was born in Durban, spent much of his childhood in Tanzania, returned to South Africa, and then unexpectedly found himself building a life in Hungary.</p><p>At 18, Connor went to Hungary on a Rotary exchange programme. He didn&#39;t choose Hungary as his first option, but what began as a one-year adventure became a life-changing experience.</p><p>He returned to South Africa after the exchange, started studying at Stellenbosch University, but soon realised that he wanted to return to Hungary. He eventually moved back to Budapest, restarted his degree, learned Hungarian and began building a career there.</p><p>In this episode, Connor talks about:</p><p>Growing up in Tanzania and living in an expat mining community</p><p>Arriving in Hungary with virtually no Hungarian</p><p>The challenge of learning one of Europe&#39;s most difficult languages</p><p>Returning to South Africa and discovering that he had changed</p><p>Leaving Stellenbosch and moving back to Budapest</p><p>Studying international relations and starting his career in Hungary</p><p>Finding community through Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and rugby</p><p>What life in Budapest is really like</p><p>Safety, public transport and the cost of living</p><p>Working for Hungarian companies</p><p>The challenges of Hungarian immigration and bureaucracy</p><p>Being forced to leave Hungary after a visa problem</p><p>How a lawyer helped him return</p><p>Why he recently became a Hungarian citizen</p><p>Travelling and building a life across Europe</p><p>Connor also explains why putting yourself out there is so important when you move abroad, and why joining a sports club or other community can be one of the best ways to make friends and build a new life.</p><p>And despite becoming Hungarian, Connor says you never stop being South African.</p><p>______________________________________________________________</p><p><strong>SUPPORTED BY SABLE INTERNATIONAL</strong></p><p>For over 30 years, Sable International has offered seamless solutions that simplify the complexities of cross-border movement and financial management, so that you can focus on what matters most: building your future beyond borders.</p><p>Find out how Sable International can support your journey:</p><p><a href="https://bit.ly/3R3g1sy" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly/3R3g1sy</a></p><p>_______________________________________________________________</p><p>TIMESTAMPS</p><p>00:11 Welcome from Budapest<br>01:02 Growing up in Tan