Have you ever dreamed of living abroad — playing the sport you love, studying in a foreign university, or building a career on the other side of the world?

This book is your blueprint to making it happen.
In Playing Sports, Studying or Working Abroad: The Blueprint to Taking That Chance and Making It Happen, former rugby player Khangelani Zila Mbekela takes readers on an inspiring journey through his life as an athlete, student, and professional who turned his dream of living overseas into reality.
 
From the locker rooms of Toulouse to the corporate offices of Paris and the vibrant streets of Tokyo, he shares candid, heartfelt experiences that will resonate with anyone bold enough to step into the unknown.
With honesty and depth, Khangelani explores the mental, emotional, and practical challenges that come with leaving home — from learning new languages and navigating culture shock to dealing with homesickness, relationships, and self-discovery. He also offers real-world guidance for athletes, students, and professionals seeking to move abroad, including:
How to prepare for life in a foreign country
The importance of emotional and mental resilience
Balancing academics, sport, and personal growth
Nutrition and training insights for aspiring athletes
The dangers of online scams — and how to protect your dreams
Finding identity, purpose, and peace away from home
This isn’t just a book about travel or sport — it’s a story about growth, courage, and the human spirit.
 
It’s about what happens when you trade comfort for purpose, and in doing so, find out who you truly are.
 
Playing Sports, Studying or Working Abroad is equal parts memoir, manual, and motivation — a heartfelt companion for dreamers, doers, and anyone standing on the edge of a life-changing decision.
Because sometimes, all it takes to change your life… is the courage to say yes.