Beyond Borders

About Beyond Borders

Beyond Borders — because stories connect more than maps ever could.

Publisher

Nilanga Virajith

Category

society & culture

Language

si

Explicit

No

First episode

18 May 2025

Latest episode

25 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

23 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Jun 2026

   Sri Lankan Student in Germany 🇩🇪 | Scholarships, Student Visa, Ausbildung | Ep 23

   In this episode, we speak with a Sri Lankan student living in Bremen, Germany, about her journey from Sri Lanka to one of Europe's most attractive destinations for international students.We discuss the different pathways Sri Lankans can use to move to Germany, including university studies, DAAD and Erasmus scholarships, and the Ausbildung vocational training route. She shares practical insights on tuition-free education, student life, public transport benefits, learning German, accommodation, and the support available from the Sri Lankan community.Beyond studies and migration, we also explore German culture through her personal experiences. From building close friendships with German families to experiencing German traditions, festivals, and the unique lifestyle in Bremen, this conversation provides an honest look at life in Germany as a Sri Lankan.Whether you're considering studying abroad, looking for migration opportunities, or simply curious about life in Germany, this episode is packed with useful information and real-life experiences.👉 Subscribe for more real migration stories, lifestyle insights, and expat conversations from around the world!🎧 Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all major platforms.Host: Nilanga VirajithGuest: Hansini Wijesinghe (https://www.tiktok.com/@travelwithsudueurop)Follow 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#podcast #germany #studyingermany #srilankaningermany #germanymigration #internationalstudents #daad #erasmus #ausbildung #studentlife #bremen #europe #srilankanpodcast #migrationstories #studyabroad #lifeingermany #germanlife #srilankanstudents #careerabroad #overseaslifestyle #beyondborders #migrationstories

2. 

   24 Jan 2026

   හංගේරියාවේ Student Life එක 🇭🇺 | Sri Lankan in Hungary | Ep 23

   In this episode, we speak with a Sri Lankan landscape architecture graduate who is currently pursuing a Master’s in Urban Systems Engineering in Debrecen, Hungary. From adapting to life in Eastern Europe to exploring cities through the lens of urban planning, this conversation is full of insight, travel stories, and real student-life experiences abroad.We talk about what it’s like to move from Sri Lanka to Hungary, cultural differences, weather shocks, and adjusting to a new education system. The discussion also dives into urban planning and transportation systems in European cities, and how these ideas compare with South Asian cities.Beyond academics, this episode explores the lifestyle of an international student — part-time jobs, managing expenses, making friends, and even moving to another Hungarian city for a full-time summer job near Austria. There are also stories from travels across Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, and different cities within Hungary.If you’re a student dreaming of studying in Europe, interested in urban development, or just curious about life in Hungary as a Sri Lankan, this episode is packed with useful insights and honest experiences.🎙 Topics we discuss:- Studying Urban Systems Engineering in Hungary- Differences between Sri Lanka and European cities- Public transport and urban design in Europe- Student life, part-time work, and summer jobs abroad- Traveling Eastern Europe on a student budget- Hungarian culture, food, people, and lifestyle👉 Subscribe for more real migration stories, lifestyle insights, and expat conversations from around the world!🎧 Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all major platforms.Host: Nilanga VirajithGuest: Miyunadi JayawardanaFollow 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#hungary #srilankan #srilankansinhungary #internationalstudent #sinhalavlog #sinhalavlogger #srilankanstudents #hungarystudentlife #hungarylifestyle #sinhalapodcast #hungarypodcast #beyondborders #nilanga #migrationstories

3. 

   11 Oct 2025

   කැනඩාවේ PR මාස 8න් ගත්ත path එක 🇨🇦 | Student to PR Pathway Explained | Ep. 22

   In this episode, we sit down with a Sri Lankan couple living in Toronto, Canada, who share their inspiring journey from working in the IT industry in Sri Lanka to building a new life in Canada.They talk about everything — from choosing the student + spouse pathway, facing the Canadian winter and culture shocks, to dealing with job search struggles after graduation, and finally achieving Canadian PR within just a year.This is a must-watch episode if you’re dreaming about moving to Canada, planning your study or PR pathway, or just curious about what life in Canada is really like for newcomers.We also talk about Canadian culture, daily life in Toronto, and their honest reflections on whether Canada feels like home now.🎧 Key Topics Covered:- Student visa & spouse work permit experience- First impressions and life as international students- Challenges in finding jobs after studies- Early PR application strategy- Life after getting Canadian PR- Work culture, lifestyle & social life in Toronto- Advice for Sri Lankans planning to move to Canada📺 Don’t forget to check out their YouTube channel, where they share tips about life, studies, and migration to Canada!  @goodvibesonlyxo  (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCrAvsDRLEyNB8VbxhAu3XiQ) If you’re planning to study, work, or migrate to Canada, this conversation will give you real-life insights and lessons from people who’ve actually done it.👉 Subscribe for more real migration stories, lifestyle insights, and expat conversations from around the world!🎧 Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all major platforms.Host: Nilanga VirajithGuest: Shefan Darren & Ishara IlangasingheFollow 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#canada #srilankan #srilankansincanada #studenttopr #canadapr #internationalstudent #sinhalavlog #sinhalavlogger #canadacouple #canadastudentlife #canadalifestyle #canadapgwp #pgwp #expressentry #pnp #oinp #permanentresidence #canadaprtimeline #canadalifevlog #canadapermanentresidence #education #goals #canadasrilanka #sinhalapodcast #goodvibesonly #canadapodcast #beyondborders #srilankanstudents

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