Extravert or introvert, make meeting new people and potential friends one of your priorities—trust former 20-year-old me who felt very lonely as a new Canadian twenty years ago!
Posts tagged Making Sense of Canada
Twenty years later, I’m still figuring Canada out.
What’s Hardest About Aging Loved Ones When You’re Far Away
Tons of my friends are young mums wondering how to deal with their elderly relatives. Both daycare and long-term care can be discussed in the same conversation.
6 Weird Comments People Make To Immigrants
For a culture where “how are you?” is merely a greeting ritual and not actually a question, people in Ottawa have no filter.
Canada is No Longer Affordable, What’s a Good Inflation Strategy?
Half of the hacks to cut your grocery bill seem to involve budget-friendly recipes starring rice—hello, Chinese household here, tell me something I don’t know…
Why Life in Canada is Both Exhausting and Full of Opportunities
Sometimes, it feels like living in Canada is just too much work… but this is also why there are so many opportunities to seize.
Is It a Smart Move to Immigrate to Canada When You Hate Winter?
Canada epitomizes winter wonderland, which is why many prospective immigrants question their project—“I don’t like winter, should I even consider Canada?”