Aleksandar Draca

There is no doubt growing up in Australia exposes you to a large amount of diversity. Specifically, for me, growing up in Cabramatta has impacted my life in a way that I would never have expected.

Being a largely Asian community, it is safe to say I have been deeply exposed to the Asian culture. Most of my social circle is of an Asian background who I met in my time of schooling. I made life-long friends who have never put me down for being 'different'. Thus, I never really felt left out, or felt a sense of "not belonging" - people are just people.

Being of Serbian background and having an Asian girlfriend does present challenges within both our cultures. But it is how you tackle those challenges together as a couple which helps strengthen your relationship.