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Ina (aged 36) left Albania to Sweden in 2017.
In October 2017, together with her partner, Ina decided to leave Albania and migrate to Sweden firslty because her partner is a British citizen and for them it was easier to get a residency permit in Sweden, and secondly, because Ina’s sister-in-law lived there priviously. Ina now has two daughters. She is working as an assistant doctor and aims to get a medical license in Sweden.
During her interview, she declared that “it has been a commotion of emotions, excitement, fear, expectation and reality”. She added “With the support of the parents, family and friends, old and new ones, everyone can get strong, face the challenges, and create a better future in a host country.
For her, the object that best represents her migration experience is a cup of coffee as in Albania and Sweden, coffee is drunk a lot and it is a cup of coffee that keeps Ina connected to the country of origin, but also makes her feel good in thehost country.
Interview conducted by Brunilda Zenelaga on 15 August 2023 in Sweden (virtually)
To cite this interview, Zenelaga, Brunilda (15 August 2023). Interview of Ina (from Albania to Sweden). Nässjö, Jönköping Län (length: 3m 20).