If anyone were to ask me what kind of novels I like to write, I would immediately answer fiction, rom-com, modern fantasy--anything and everything that has zero to do with the real world. I write stories to escape reality. I write to forget about the hardships I face as an immigrant. From a very young … Continue reading My Reality
The Guyanese Canadian
"Where are you from?" This question has the ability to trigger a lot of people, and it is usually directed at immigrants or people of colour. It's a difficult question to answer because, despite their upbringing and complexion, some immigrants don't identify with their country of origin. Shaun speaks out about how his personal experiences caused … Continue reading The Guyanese Canadian
Implied Status
Some video games have this little timer or clock that sits on the edge of the screen, evaluating your progress. You have a certain amount of time to complete your task otherwise you have to restart the entire level. That’s kind of what it felt like living on study and work permits. For over a … Continue reading Implied Status
The International Student
Moving is not an easy task. Whether you're changing houses, cities or even countries, the process can be draining. I can't imagine how hard it must be for international students who come to study in Canada. This is why I was so happy to connect with Mousli; she offered to share her experience as an … Continue reading The International Student
The English Immigrant
I reached out to young immigrant professionals and asked them if they would be willing to answer some questions about obtaining Canadian Citizenship. My first responder was Cameron Elder, an English immigrant. What was your first impression of Canada, Cameron? "My first impression of Canada was a positive one. We found that everyone we interacted … Continue reading The English Immigrant
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