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EPISODE · Jul 28, 2025 · 15 MIN

Things I Wish I Knew Before Moving to Canada!

from Our Immigration Stories - As Told By Canadian Immigrants · host Kristina McPherson

What do immigrants from Nigeria, India, Jamaica, the Philippines, Nepal, and across the Caribbean wish they knew before moving to Canada? In this powerful episode, newcomers and seasoned residents open up about the real shocks, hard lessons, and emotional truths of building a life in a new country.Whether you're preparing to study in Canada, start a new job, or reunite with family, this is the podcast every future immigrant needs to see.If you’re thinking about coming to Canada, or already here and wondering if you’re the only one struggling, this podcast will make you feel seen.🧡 Don’t forget to like, comment, and follow for more real stories from “As Told By Canadian Immigrants.”LINKS YOU NEED!🔥 Join the Private Community & Get the Navigating the New Landscape of Canadian Immigration Course - https://www.skool.com/as-told-by-canadian-immigrants-4712/about?ref=36b5a4a80c7c4d1eb25c82f5e234e3c3🚨 Talk to an Immigration Consultanthttps://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/consultant📖 Get my Bookhttps://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/shop📩 Join our free email list to stay connected - https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/aboutWHAT YOU WILL LEARN00:00 – What I Wish I Knew Before Coming to Canada00:54 – Why These Voices Matter01:25 – Don’t Lose Yourself in the Process01:44 – Big Sky, Uneven Ground02:17 – The Baggage You Can’t Check02:32 – My First ‘Canada Moment’03:38 – Winter is Not a Joke04:34 – School Life Shock04:58 – The False Sense of Safety05:38 – Everyone Mentions This One Word06:13 – The Credit System No One Preps You For07:41 – The Fun I Missed Out On08:10 – The Milk Bag Moment08:51 – Not the Job You Expected09:24 – Homework Before the Plane Ticket10:34 – This Isn’t the U.S.11:03 – A Word We All Feel: Overwhelmed11:33 – More Than a Career Move12:51 – You Deserve to Live Too13:13 – The Journey Only Begins at Arrival13:48 – Experience Doesn’t Always Translate14:19 – Starting Lower, Building Higher14:51 – Don’t Let the Dream Blind You

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