The past two years living in Canada has been difficult for my family and I. Adjusting to the Canadian lifestyle has been a struggle; however, with support from my family, friends and coworkers the transition has been more feasible than I had imagined. I always knew England was a temporary location for my family and I, as there were several conversations surrounding the foreseeable future of us moving to Canada. Although these conversations manifested stress and anxiety among the whole family, we understood uncomfortable decisions needed to be made in order to live a better life. In 2013 we made the crucial decision to put our house up for sale. It took a year for the house to sell and by this time I was halfway through studying A Levels; leaving me unsure as to how the move would impact my accreditations. Throughout the previous year, my family and I had been simultaneously packing our belongings The last week of moving was one of the hardest and most stressful periods of my life. My family and I were living on the floor as we had sold our beds, we had no heating and we were living out of suitcases. February 2014 was when I said goodbye to my family and friends and I embarked on my journey to Canada. It was an emotional when I came to the realization that special occasions would be spent remotely. …show more content…
The first night in Canada, was spent trying to find a hotel, keeping in mind we had not slept in 24 hours due to travel and airport delays. We resided at the hotel for two nights, however the third night my dad made a down payment on a house. For a couple weeks following our move to the new house, we were without furniture due to the financial instability my parents experienced. My sister and I were enrolled in school and due to the timing of our enrollment it made it increasingly hard to make friends and find
The author is a Canadian citizen with Chinese roots. To find a better living condition her grandfather abandoned his family, his country and ancestry and moved to Canada. Despite the inhospitable attitude of Canada towards the immigrants at those days, people from various parts of the world endured the difficult times with determination seeing the ray of hope at the other end. However, this perseverance presented the citizenship status for the progeny and a chance to live in the great land of Canada. Chong reinforces, “I belong to a community of values” (Chong, D. 2015. p. 5). Today, Canadian citizenship is valued worldwide and is a coveted title, because the people around the globe views Canadians as sophisticated and amiable.
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“Difficult roads often lead to the beautiful destination”. 28 July 2017, I came here in Canada from India. In India for me was coming to Canada exciting with many dreams in my eyes. Before coming here in Canada I thought that everyone living here has a voice and freedom to speak. Also, girls are treated equally to boys without any discrimination. Girls have equal rights and opportunities as men, but the English were a big problem. I never had to speak in English in India there was no language barrier in India. I realized in India I can express my feeling without thinking that it will be embarrassing if I will talk with others. All of the above, I had to make new friends all over again. After starting my school in Canada, my excitement was all
For many young people, the idea of moving is absolutely forbidden. Why would anyone want to start over, again and again, having to make new routines, meet new people and somehow learn to accept that you won’t be with your friends anymore? Most of us would rather avoid the topic all together, but occasionally, it can’t be helped. People move for many reasons; maybe a tragic event occurred that needs to be escaped, maybe job opportunities popped up, or a job itself even requires the move.
I can't believe it when my mother announces that we are leaving Nova Scotia and heading clear across the country to Victoria, British Columbia. I'm going to be leaving behind all of my friends and the only home I have ever known, all for some grouchy 95-year-old grandfather I hardly remember.
An argument that can be brought that their are thousands of people every year, that decide to leave their country and immigrate into Canada. While this is true, moving to a different location does not mean that you are completely abandoning the attachments that you previously had to your country. Many people leave their homes and countries because they don’t have a choice. They make the difficult decision to leave for reasons such as war, persecution, natural disasters, poverty and many
The time was running fast and I had a couple days left to spend some time with my family and friends. At that time I realized of people I will miss, and I wouldn’t able to meet them again. Even for my parents, it was the toughest time leaving all families and friends behind and start a new life in a new place.
Canada is a very big country where many immigrants want to achieve their goals and have a good life. According to government statistics (October 2013) population in Canada is 35,295,770 and is still increasing. Every year more people from every country in the world are moving to Canada to settle down, find new job, and start perfect life. It is very hard to behave like born and raised as Canadians for people from different countries, cultures and with different backgrounds. Canadian government is supporting newcomers trough many trainings and courses, but this is immigrants responsibility to be prepared for new circumstances, they have to do a lot of job themselves just to feel safe and secure in new place and life. Immigrants should considered few very important things before they will make their decision about changing place and life style. While they can be great specialist in their field, emigrants have to learn about Canadian culture, Canadian workplace rules, and what’s most important they have to adopt this knowledge to their new life.
As we go about our daily lives in the beautiful country of Canada which we have been blessed to live in, it has become normal to see a woman who wears the hijab walking down the street, or a Black family driving on the highway, or an Indian man wearing a suit and tie heading into the office. Canada’s cultural diversity is something which makes the country so special to live in, and instances where we see people of different cultures is increasing everyday. Many of the newcomers who arrive from overseas into Canada are families, with children and youth ready to begin their new life filled with opportunity here in Canada. However, youth who settle in Canada with their families aren’t exempted from the trials and tribulations youth face. In fact,
Adrienne Clarkson attended a small public school in the city. Even from a young age, Adrienne has a positive outlook on Canada: “...she has an unapologetically rosy outlook on Canada as a country of infinite possibilities, and a sober view of how newcomers should adapt” (Beltrame, Web). Adrienne Clarkson knew the that her life in Canada would drastically
When I first moved to America I had many difficult, but positive life changing experiences. My parents, five sisters, four brothers, and I were all very nervous and excited to start a new life. I had many life changing experiences when it was my first time in an airport, starting school to learn a new language, and moving to Lincoln, Nebraska.
The day I moved away, a lot of things were going through my young mind. As I took my last look at my home, I remembered all the fun times I had with my family and friends through out my life. Now I was moving 800 miles away from all of that with no insight on what lied ahead for me. As my family and I drove away from our Michigan home, I looked out the window wondering what Virginia would be, and what my friends were doing. A lot of things were going through my mind at the time. At the time my main worry was if I would make any friends, and how I would adjust to everything. During the whole drive down, my mother would often let me know that everything would be all right and I would like it. Trying to be strong and hold back my tears, I just shook my head no, wondering why we had to move so far away. Life would be different for me and I knew it would.
We are a small family from southern part of India, looking forward to migrate to Canada under the Express Entry stream. We are a three-member family consisting of myself Appala, my caring wife Lavanya, and our loving daughter Saranya. We have plenty of reasons to choose to settle in Nova Scotia permanently and the one that topped the list is – it is really a great place to raise our kid. I was an entrepreneur working with local municipalities as a public works contractor, ended up with huge losses due to the delayed payments and had to wind up the business. Subsequently, I attended Southampton Solent University in England and completed my Master’s in Business Administration (MBA).
Everything seems like it’s falling out of place, it’s going too fast, and my mind is out of control. I think these thoughts as I lay on my new bed, in my new room, in this new house, in this new city, wondering how I got to this place. “My life was fine,” I say to myself, “I didn’t want to go.” Thinking back I wonder how my father felt as he came home to the house in Stockton, knowing his wife and kids left to San Diego to live a new life. Every time that thought comes to my mind, it feels as if I’m carrying a ten ton boulder around my heart; weighing me down with guilt. The thought is blocked out as I close my eyes, picturing my old room; I see the light brown walls again and the vacation pictures of the Florida and camping trip stapled to them. I can see the photo of me on the ice rink with my friends and the desk that I built with my own hands. I see my bed; it still has my checkered blue and green blanket on it! Across from the room stands my bulky gray television with its back facing the black curtain covered closet. My emotions run deep, sadness rages through my body with a wave of regret. As I open my eyes I see this new place in San Diego, one large black covered bed and a small wooden nightstand that sits next to a similar closet like in my old room. When I was told we would be moving to San Diego, I was silenced from the decision.