Settling in Canada as a newcomer can be daunting and a hard process to navigate as a newcomer.
As an immigrant myself, I can tell you from experience what you will endure the first few years, but later will be beneficial to you. Here are some of the main things you will come to learn.
Learning a new Language
If you come from a country that isn’t anglophone/ francophone, and you don’t have a basic understanding of either of the languages. It can be super difficult to get by and make friends. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes while learning a new language, this is the perfect way to learn and eventually become fluent. Taking an English course will help and will also be a way to make new friends. Your classmates most likely won’t speak the same language as you, which will force you to try to communicate. Just remember, almost everyone had to learn how to speak when they first arrive.
Understanding other cultures
Canada is home to so many immigrants from different places around the world. According to statista.com, 21.5 % of the Canadian population are new immigrants. The largest immigrant populations come from Asia, mostly India and China. However, you will meet people from every corner of the world. As you know, everyone has a unique culture compared to yours so it is best to keep an open mind and understand how different yet similar we all are.
Finding your community
Settling in Canada as a newcomer is hard, especially when everyone wants to belong, and finding where you fit in might seem like a difficult task. Nevertheless, that is the wonderful thing about Canada. Everyone might be from different places, but their likes/hobbies are divergent. Canada has various communities depending on what you are looking for. There are many ethnocultural communities if you want to feel connected to your origins, as well as community groups that offer a plethora of activities where you can meet other people alike. Attend networking events, volunteer in your local community, and join a sports team, a social club or a shared interest group found online. Put yourself out there and the rest will follow.
Trying different foods
Canada is home to so many ethnic groups, which makes it easier to try international cuisines without having to travel. Canada itself has an extensive array of food that traced back to the Canadian Indigenous groups mixed with food from European Colonies such as English, French, and Scottish roots. The large Asian diaspora has also been a big part of Canadian Cuisine in recent years. Living in Canada, you can find anything from Bannock (Canadian indigenous bread) to Feijoa (Brazilian Dish).
Being part of a mosaic of cultures
Canada is one of the most diverse countries around the world, with a large French community. It is also home to the largest Asian diasporas around the world. Being Canadian means more than just a passport, it’s a sense of belonging to more than just what you know, but being part of something greater. A mixture of all nations co-existing together.
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