Redefining

Belonging

Bridging the gap between global ambition and migration realities

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The mission

We document the systemic challenges, identity shifts, and resilience of the migrant journey to provide actionable guidance and cultural intelligence needed to navigate life across borders.

My Access Abroad (MAB) was born to fill a gap in the global mobility landscape. Through research, interviews and an upcoming documentary, we capture the human reality of migration, providing actionable guidance and cultural context for the next generation of global citizens.

Current production

French Voices in China

Set for publication in April 2026

Filmed across Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, and Shenzhen with support from the French Institute of China, this documentary captures intimate portraits of the French community living in China. Through raw storytelling, we witness the emotional resilience and cultural friction of building a life there.

The VAULT

Facets of Migration

A Former Undocumented Immigrant’s Vision of ‘Abroad’

United states

Have you ever wondered how you can dream beyond your immigration status? In this interview, Oscar Romero shares: His immigration story and lessons learned, the way DACA changed his life, how he navigated multicultural environments, the inspiration for his platform MyUndoculife

Freed from Apartheid: A South African Zulu’s World Travels

UNITED STATES

Do you discover countries for yourself or do you base your opinion based on what others say? In this interview, Dr. Mnyandu discusses the importance of making your own opinion about a place and growing up during apartheid in South Africa; returning to his home country as a professional researcher…

Journey to China: From Undocumented to Schwarzman Scholar

China

I have been getting a lot of questions recently about my application experience. I thought it would be useful to do a three-part series on this. In this first post, I discuss: what led me to apply; the overall process; Some application tips…

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We work with cultural offices, universities, and organizations to create cultural intelligence & media assets to support international communities.

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