EPISODE · Nov 17, 2025 · 1H 30M
I spent over $10,000 getting my pharmacy license in Canada so You Don't Have To
from Our Immigration Stories - As Told By Canadian Immigrants · host Kristina McPherson
Don't go through the Immigration Jungle alone - https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/contactOver $10,000 gone. And she failed the exam twice before figuring it out. The cost to learn is something no one talks about.Khamoye is a pharmacist from Jamaica who moved to Canada, and in this conversation she's breaking down exactly where every dollar went. Not the sugar-coated version you see on Instagram - the real numbers, the real struggle, the real tears (yes, there were tears every morning for weeks).About Khamoye:Khamoye Williams is a licensed pharmacist in Ontario. She started a mentorship program that's helped over 50 international pharmacy graduates pass their licensing exams. Find her on LinkedIn.—https://www.linkedin.com/in/khamoye-williams-a10a99204—What You Will Learn00:00 – The Dream That Didn't Go as Planned02:00 – Becoming a Pharmacist03:30 – The First Spark: “Canada”07:30 – Starting the Licensing Process from Scratch09:00 – Document Evaluation Costs Begin to Mount10:30 – Mental Burnout Before the First Exam12:00 – The Four Exams Explained (EE, MCQ, OSCE, JP)15:00 – Hidden Hardships of the Evaluation Exam16:07 – The Cost of Immigrating Alone (Ad Break)17:07 – First Failure: “I Wasn’t Serious”20:00 – From Giving Up to Getting Pushed Back In22:00 – Unexpected Invitation to Apply24:00 – Second Attempt - Confidence Shattered27:00 – The True Cost of Licensing in Canada32:00 – PR Fee Angel - No Questions Asked37:00 – Back to the Books – This Time for Real39:00 – Third Attempt Strategy – “I Knew I Passed”41:00 – Community and Mentorship Changed the Game44:00 – Study in Canada vs Direct PR: What’s Worth It?48:00 – The Integration Playbook: Build a Virtual Canada Bubble52:00 – $6,000 in One Go: Final Two Exams and Prep Courses55:00 – Mental Health Collapse After Moving to Canada58:00 – The Real Cost of Transition1:00:00 – Post-Immigration Stress Disorder: A Hidden Threat1:04:00 – Finally Passing, Finally Licensed – Now What?1:08:00 – How She Landed a Job Within Weeks1:10:00 – Mentorship in Action1:13:00 – Licensing Timeline: From Exam to License in Under a Year1:16:00 – IPG Mentorship Company1:18:00 – Why Isolation Is the Real Threat to Success1:22:00 – “The Dream Is Real – But You’ll Have to Build It”1:24:00 – What She Wishes She Knew Before Canada1:26:00 – Don’t Choose the Struggle BusLINKS YOU NEED!🔥 Join the Private Community & Get the Navigating the New Landscape of Canadian Immigration Course - https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/contact🚨 Get Professional Answers to Your Immigration Questions -https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/consultant📩 Join our free email list to stay connected - https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/about📌 Socials :INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/astoldbycanadianimmigrants/FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/astoldbycanadianimmigrants/BLOG - https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/blogTWITTER (X) - https://twitter.com/AsImmigrantsShare this video with other aspiring Canadian immigrants who might be struggling with the same issues.WATCH NEXTCanadian Immigrant Stories - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2NgyeSqfo4wuN9oX4c_8h2UiTxU3Ztt8--Support Ushttps://www.paypal.me/astoldbyCanadian--Channel Disclaimer in About Section. ;)Legal DisclaimerWe make every effort to ensure quality information is available on this website. The information we share is for general information purposes only and does not, in any way, assess nor confirm an individual’s eligibility for Canadian immigration. Nothing presented on this website, on our YouTube channel, or any other platform we own, is to be used as professional advice or as a substitute for the advice of an immigration lawyer or consultant. Kristina is not a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant.community stories jamaicaimmigrant storiescanadian experiencesvisa processesimmigration experiencesInternational Professional Graduate
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Don't go through the Immigration Jungle alone - https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/contactOver $10,000 gone. And she failed the exam twice before figuring it out. The cost to learn is something no one talks about.Khamoye is a pharmacist from Jamaica who moved to Canada, and in this conversation she's breaking down exactly where every dollar went. Not the sugar-coated version you see on Instagram - the real numbers, the real struggle, the real tears (yes, there were tears every morning for weeks).About Khamoye:Khamoye Williams is a licensed pharmacist in Ontario. She started a mentorship program that's helped over 50 international pharmacy graduates pass their licensing exams. Find her on LinkedIn.—https://www.linkedin.com/in/khamoye-williams-a10a99204—What You Will Learn00:00 – The Dream That Didn't Go as Planned02:00 – Becoming a Pharmacist03:30 – The First Spark: “Canada”07:30 – Starting the Licensing Process from Scratch09:00 – Document Evaluation Costs Begin to Mount10:30 – Mental Burnout Before the First Exam12:00 – The Four Exams Explained (EE, MCQ, OSCE, JP)15:00 – Hidden Hardships of the Evaluation Exam16:07 – The Cost of Immigrating Alone (Ad Break)17:07 – First Failure: “I Wasn’t Serious”20:00 – From Giving Up to Getting Pushed Back In22:00 – Unexpected Invitation to Apply24:00 – Second Attempt - Confidence Shattered27:00 – The True Cost of Licensing in Canada32:00 – PR Fee Angel - No Questions Asked37:00 – Back to the Books – This Time for Real39:00 – Third Attempt Strategy – “I Knew I Passed”41:00 – Community and Mentorship Changed the Game44:00 – Study in Canada vs Direct PR: What’s Worth It?48:00 – The Integration Playbook: Build a Virtual Canada Bubble52:00 – $6,000 in One Go: Final Two Exams and Prep Courses55:00 – Mental Health Collapse After Moving to Canada58:00 – The Real Cost of Transition1:00:00 – Post-Immigration Stress Disorder: A Hidden Threat1:04:00 – Finally Passing, Finally Licensed – Now What?1:08:00 – How She Landed a Job Within Weeks1:10:00 – Mentorship in Action1:13:00 – Licensing Timeline: From Exam to License in Under a Year1:16:00 – IPG Mentorship Company1:18:00 – Why Isolation Is the Real Threat to Success1:22:00 – “The Dream Is Real – But You’ll Have to Build It”1:24:00 – What She Wishes She Knew Before Canada1:26:00 – Don’t Choose the Struggle BusLINKS YOU NEED!🔥 Join the Private Community & Get the Navigating the New Landscape of Canadian Immigration Course - https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/contact🚨 Get Professional Answers to Your Immigration Questions -https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/consultant📩 Join our free email list to stay connected - https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/about📌 Socials :INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/astoldbycanadianimmigrants/FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/astoldbycanadianimmigrants/BLOG - https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/blogTWITTER (X) - https://twitter.com/AsImmigrantsShare this video with other aspiring Canadian immigrants who might be struggling with the same issues.WATCH NEXTCanadian Immigrant Stories - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2NgyeSqfo4wuN9oX4c_8h2UiTxU3Ztt8--Support Ushttps://www.paypal.me/astoldbyCanadian--Channel Disclaimer in About Section. ;)Legal DisclaimerWe make every effort to ensure quality information is available on this website. The information we share is for general information purposes only and does not, in any way, assess nor confirm an individual’s eligibility for Canadian immigration. Nothing presented on this website, on our YouTube channel, or any other platform we own, is to be used as professional advice or as a substitute for the advice of an immigration lawyer or consultant. Kristina is not a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant.community stories jamaicaimmigrant storiescanadian experiencesvisa processesimmigration experiencesInternational Professional Graduate
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