Why it worked
The video taps into the universal themes of personal growth, travel, and self-discovery, creating a relatable narrative that resonates with viewers who aspire to similar experiences.
Summary
This is a slideshow detailing the creator's life journey across different countries from birth to their current career as a software engineer. It highlights significant locations and experiences, including education and personal growth.
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Hey there, my name is Isaac and here's my journey around the world and back
Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, The United States (2003)
Only stayed for 9 months here, and don't remember anything
Moved to Jakarta, Indonesia (2004-2006)
Unfortunately didn't even learn the language properly but it seemed like a fun time
Moved to Sydney, Australia (2006-2012)
Spent my childhood here, loved the big city vibes
Moved to Brisbane, Australia ☀️ (2012-2019)
Where I would consider home and developed my closest friendships
Moved to Duluth, Minnesota, USA 🇺🇸 (2019-2021)
Moved during grade 11 and experienced some of the toughest moments of my life.
Started university in Minneapolis @ The University of Minnesota ⚡ (2021)
Finally got to experience my birth city after so long. American universities are a whole different ball game, had so much fun
Moved back to Australia 🇦🇺 and transferred to The University of Queensland 💜 (2022)
Couldn't afford the american universities so went back to something familiar
Studied in Dalian, China 🇨🇳 (2023)
Spent a month studying abroad and experiencing China to its full extent, a lifelong dream of mine
Interned at a Cybersecurity in Indonesia 🇮🇩 (2024)
Always wanted to experience my ethnic country fully. Had a ton of fun but let's just say I realised why my parents emigrated.
Interned on a startup program in Singapore 🇸🇬 (2025)
Spent two years trying to get into this program but it was worth every rejection. Best month of my life.
Working as a Software Engineer back in Australia 🇦🇺 (2026)
I'm grateful to have been able to experience so many places but I don't want it to end here. It's been hard with a corporate job but I still wanna explore so much more.
Follow along for the journey.