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It's okay to ask for help
plus juicy job openings to apply for this week
Oluwaseye Adesina
March 23, 2025
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HERE’S WHAT’S UP 🤝
No more PGWP restrictions? See what new thing Canada has cooked up
3 Indian students stated 3 reasons why they 'regret' moving to Canada in this Reddit post
The Department of Education is introducing a four-day school week in New Brunswick's anglophone schools.
Please get your measles vaccination - 13 cases were confirmed across three time zones
Canada has slipped to 18th place in the global World Happiness Report, down three spots from last year and placing it among the “largest losers”
INSPIRE
“…it took being 10,000 kilometres away from home to learn that it's OK to ask for and receive help. At the end of the day, I learned the meaning of the African proverb: umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu — a person is a person because of other people, and I'm deeply grateful for that lesson.”
When Hassan Yahaya moved to Canada from Lagos, Nigeria, he carried his father’s lesson of self-sufficiency – never ask for help, figure it out alone.
But in a country where resources weren’t scarce, he found something unexpected: a community eager to support him. Friends opened their homes, shared opportunities, and proved that success isn’t just about independence; it’s about knowing when to lean on others.
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TOP RESOURCES FOR YOU 🗃️
Education and Skill Development
PGWP expiring? Here are all your options to continue working in Canada
Take the resume tips you need as an international student here
Learn more about renting your first accommodation as a student here
Health and Well-being
Financial stress is real, and it’s not healthy. Learn simple ways you can cope
Single newcomer? These are 21 ways you can make it better
Cultural Integration
How to apply for a social insurance number (SIN) in Canada
This is how you can find affordable housing in Canada’s biggest cities
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