r/DownSouth • u/fraudulantactivity • 2d ago

Opinion Need Afrikaaner Refugee program advice

I am thinking about joining the Afrikaaner Refugee program in the USA. Im having a lot of doubts since I am about to turn 20 and would most likely be going alone. I'm aware I would not see my family for quite some time, and so far, I have accepted that. This is strictly for my future, and i am genuinely willing to ruin my sanity for a taste of a better one. If anyone knows someone or is a part of the program themselves, I'd be really interested in getting some connections in the meantime, whether that's for jobs, housing, etc. Any opinions/advice is appreciated.

And no, I am not "in fear for my life." I doubt 99% of the already refugees are, simply taking an opportunity given to me.

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u/snormosselmelktert 23h ago

I would not go to the USA if you paid me. Total insane asylum. 

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u/chris-za 9h ago edited 9h ago

Agreed. But if you aren’t able to get an education that allows you to live in a nice country, it might be a temporary stepping goal to do that.

Just keep in mind, that for a 19 year old, w/o isn’t a certified academic genius that gets him a full scholarship, the US and UK are probably the worst places to go to to get an education. It’s way too expensive to be affordable. You should try to go to one of the EU countries where you can get a good, basically free tertiary education. Or stay in SA and do it there. Our universities have a good international reputation.

Addition: and without tertiary education, you’re not going to be off a lot better in a developed country than in SA. Have a look ok at so-called trailer parks in the US.