Starting Over in Canada? Inspiring Student Advice for Newcomers.

You’ve held a dream for months, weeks or years. Perhaps you’ve had to leave parents, children, even your partner behind as you build a life for those you love in a new country. Undoubtedly, you left a life, maybe even a career you loved, to a make new way in the name of peace and freedom. You’ve faced the unique challenges that come with being new to Canada – learning a new language, a culture strange from your own. You’ve known worry and fear in moments that some will never understand, but you also possess a tenacity, courage and heartfelt strength few have had to conjure either. You are the very student, the very person upon whom Canada was built – beautifully diverse and strong of spirit.

In the process of immigration, you may have faced, or do face, moments of loneliness, but rest assured … you are not alone.

We have spent privileged years working with, supporting, learning from, uplifting and being inspired by people just like you. And they’ve graced us with their stories.

We want to share a host of them with you here, for you to explore, take in, feel in the depths of your being. In reading them, allow the realization to sink in … we are all from somewhere, we share hopes and dreams, fears and challenges, and together by sharing our experiences, we join hands and find our way, together, to a better life.

These are just a few of the extraordinary people who have joined us on the journey at Anderson College, and each and every day we are awed by who they are and what they have brought to Canada by making a courageous decision. And just like we hope we were, and are, for each of them … we are here for you.

As newcomers, as an immigrant in Canada, read on … and may you feel inspired as you too begin a new and extraordinary life here in Canada for you, and for those you love.

Overcoming the Odds and Achieving Your Dream Career

• Heenaben’s Story – Medical Laboratory Assistant Technician
• Hemangi’s Story – Pharmacy Technician
• Daisy’s Story – Law Enforcement / Police Foundations

Embracing a New or Second Career

• Ali’s Story – Business Administration
• Mahrukh’s Story – Accounting and Payroll Administration
• Rubie’s Story – Intra Oral Dental Assistant
• Catherine’s Story – Medical Office Administrator
• Ani’s Story – Cardiology Technologist
• Bahareh’s Story – Business Administration
• Patricia’s Story – Medical Laboratory Technician

Sacrificing to Build a Better Life in Canada

• Andrew and Nicole’s Story – Personal Support Worker
• Leonora’s Story – Business Administration

A Vision to Gain Canadian Credentials & Training

• Aileen’s Story – Supply Chain and Logistics
• Elvie Grace’s Story – Supply Chain and Logistics
• Gustavo’s Story – Medical Laboratory Technician
• Lata’s Story – Early Childcare Assistant

Returning to School as a Mature Student or Mother

• Amna’s Story – Accounting and Payroll Administration
• Abeer’s Story – Medical Laboratory Technician
• Angel’s Story – Cardiology Technologist

Finding a Powerful Purpose in Serving Others

• Ogechi’s Story – Personal Support Worker

Overcoming Language Barriers to Achieve a Dream

• Juan’s Story – Medical Laboratory Technician

While the challenges of travelling to a new country to begin life anew can be great, if you seek out opportunities to join in community and learn in a supportive environment to start your career in Canada, the possibilities are limitless. The stories above demonstrate the potential and the pathway. If you want to learn about the steps, we’re here to walk you through.

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To learn about Anderson College’s 30+ leading-edge programs, our community of support for students just like you, and how you can get started, book an express appointment with us today.