In this episode, I sit down with a Sri Lankan landscape architect now living in Perth, Australia, who shares her inspiring journey of migrating with her husband—who came as an international student. We talk about what it was like moving to a completely different country, adjusting to the Australian lifestyle, and how she managed to find a full-time job in her own field within. She also opens up about the reality of working multiple jobs to support tuition fees and living expenses while navigating life as a dependent partner.We dive into what it’s like living in Perth—the culture, people, public transport, healthcare system, and overall lifestyle. She shares how having a close-knit group of five Sri Lankan couples around them, all on similar student-dependent visas, helped make the transition easier and more meaningful. We also explore the different pathways they considered to settle down in Australia, the challenges they faced, and the things they’ve learned along the way.Whether you’re thinking of moving to Australia for studies, planning to migrate with your partner, or just curious about what life in Perth is really like, this episode is filled with honest reflections, practical advice, and a story that many can relate to.🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more inspiring stories from around the world!🎧 Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all major platforms.Host: Nilanga VirajithGuest: Ayesha RajarathnaFollow us on:Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-borders/id1829070342Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7MaDiIre0WOig196CrcpLX?si=z7FRGocFR_6ZryUbQFSJVATikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@beyond.borders.slInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/beyond.borders.slFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/beyondborders.podcast.slFollow Nilanga on:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nilanga.virajithFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/nilanga.virajithTwitter - https://x.com/nilangaVLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nilangav#lifeinaustralia #srilankan #perthlife #australianmigration #studentvisa #dependentvisa #srilankansinperth #australiapr #livinginperth #landscapearchitect #migrantstories #internationalstudents #srilankanabroad #studyinaustralia #australiavlog #australianlifestyle