ABSTRACT
The decision to leave one’s home and head to another country in search of better opportunities for oneself and one’s children has never been an easy one. Today, in contrast to the past, however, the Internet offers a mine of information about where to go and what to expect. Besides offi cial websites, prospective migrants turn to social media to get information, to meet people with similar experiences, and to feel that they are not alone with their fears and problems. They discuss topics with others with whom they share the wish to migrate to another country to start a new life and the uncertainties experienced during the process.
