It was a warm summer day in Yongin, Korea when my parents broke the news to me. "We're moving to Canada," they said. I was only ten years old at the time, but I knew enough to realize that this was a big change. I was leaving behind everything I had ever known - my friends, my family, and my home. The thought of moving to a foreign land was both exciting and terrifying.
As we boarded the plane, I looked out the window and watched as Korea slowly faded away. I wondered what Canada would be like and how different it would be from Korea. The plane ride was long and tiring, but when we finally landed, I felt a rush of excitement and curiosity.
When we arrived in Vancouver, I was struck by the beauty of the city. The mountains loomed large in the distance, and the air was fresh and clean. It was a far cry from the bustling city I had grown up in. My parents enrolled me in a local school, and I soon found myself in a classroom filled with kids
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Although I did English cram school for a couple months, I still had very little exposure to the language before moving to Canada. This made everyday tasks like communicating with classmates and teachers, ordering food, and even making new friends incredibly difficult for me. As a result, I often felt isolated and alone during my early years in Canada.
Another challenge was adjusting to the different customs and traditions. My upbringing in South Korea was vastly different from what I encountered in Canada. The Canadian culture was less hierarchical and less formal, which took some getting used to. For example, the way people interacted with each other and the concepts of politeness were very different. I kept bowing to the teachers as a reflex when greeting them, since that was the way I was taught in Korea. I found myself questioning my own traditions and customs, trying to find my place in this new world while still holding onto my identity as a
Always thinking that, it will take time getting used to the teaching system, and that my parents would understand I did not fear much. Although my parents were also coping with settling in Canada, so I did not want them to worry about
Natashia Apangchan Canadian Identity As an immigrant, and of the 7 years that I’ve stayed here in Canada, I’ve come to know some of the Canadian identity. I have lots on mind but the things that stand out the most is that Canadians are so patriotic and generous, and diverse. To me, I see the Canadians as patriotic because their love for their country is very strong. I have seen the pride in their eyes when they say that they are Canadian.
School was tough, not in the academical sense (I aced all my subjects without even trying because of education in India), but in the social sense. I had friends, and I didn’t get ostracized or anything like that, but society in India and society in the USA are two very different things. I had trouble switching from one to the other, and my vocab was quite different, with different names for a few things. For example, soccer here is called football in India, and along with a bunch of other things like that, I got confused pretty often. But time passed, and I got
As aging young adults we start to daydream about moving out of our parents’ house. We want our own place with complete freedom and not having to hear the phrase “My house, my rules” to our faces ever again. Moving out is a big part of a young adult’s life, but moving to a completely different country is scarier than just moving across the city. The worries of being far away from loved ones and struggling to find a job can become daunting. Our northern neighbor, Canada, seems like the best place to choose since it is within the same continent, but still contains foreign influences.
But, living in a totally different place could be hard, Gadwin faced common challenges for newcomers. He got problems in adapting to the culture, lifestyle, and weather here in Canada. For being a shy person, he also struggled in speaking English and meeting new people. After almost a month of living in Brampton, he decided to go back to school because he thinks that it is the
The impact that it has on families is complex and often culturally specific. This essay will explore the impacts of immigration on families in Canada, focusing on its effect on family, dynamics, socialization, and cultural integration. When families immigrate to Canada, we often face them with several challenges that can impact family dynamics. These challenges include language barriers, cultural differences, and isolation from extended family members.
The first eight years of my life, I spent in India where I was born. Growing up I was constantly reminded by my parents that I needed to make them proud by getting a good job and living a good lifestyle. They told me this because they did not want to see me live a hard life like they did. When I was nine years old, I moved from India to the United States of America. The reason why I moved to America was not because I was living a bad life in India, it was so that I could have a better education and more opportunities in life.
Discrimination and racism were common, with many Chinese individuals experiencing prejudice and exclusion in employment, housing, and public services. Chinese immigrants also faced language barriers, as many were not proficient in English or French, the official languages of Canada. These language barriers hindered access to education and job opportunities. Cultural differences also presented challenges for Chinese immigrants in Canada. Traditional Chinese culture and values often clashed with mainstream Canadian culture, creating tensions between Chinese immigrants and the host society.
1. There are lots of reasons why I am proud to be a Canadian. There are always going to be upsides and downsides to it. Canada has better healthcare, and education and generally is safer than other places. The people here are more friendly, nice, and polite.
Coming To America Moving from my village in Nairobi, Kenya seemed like a very distant and unimaginable situation which I gave no thought to at that moment in time. However, that soon changed when the news of our departure to a new country came to our doorsteps. My family and relatives were happy for us and as they gave their farewells but I felt longing to stay and not leave a place where I called home for so many years.
As I ponder over my life, each memory seems identical to the other, and I find myself drifting through a reality of similar events that generate the same memories and emotions. Looking back further into my childhood includes memories of my homeland. I remember entering a new world at the age of five, where all of my later memories would be formed. This was when my family moved to the United States from Peru, my native country in the South. The complete change in culture and values truly impacted me when I first moved to Florida, and I reflect over the significant effect it has had on my character during the last thirteen years of my life.
It was also exhilarating at the same time. Moving to the United States was like moving to a different planet because everything was so different from the Philippines. I remember stepping out of the airport being in awe of the weather and the surroundings. “It’s gonna be different this time” I thought to myself as I was getting in the car.
As a small child, I grew up in India, a place well known for its cultural, linguistic and genetic diversity. As a child I have lived in many different places. As my dad climbed up the corporate ladder, we relocated to five different states in India. Each move made me stronger as I had to continuously get used to different schools, teaching methods and still adapt to the different environments. After each move, I had to make new friends and start over each time.
Moving to a new country can be difficult sometimes. Leaving all my relatives and friends back home was the saddest thing for me. My mother told me that we were moving to a new country. At first, I thought my mother was joking about it. but little did I know that she was telling the truth.
Moving is always hard. It is harder if you are moving from your birthplace to a culturally different country after spending most of your teenage years. I moved from Bangladesh to New York about a year and a half ago and let me tell you, it was not easy. I had to leave the place I grew up in, my friends and relatives and start a new life here in America. Probably the only good part was that at least I was with my family throughout this hardship.