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Making friends in Canada: the 411

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IS MAKING FRIENDS IN CANADA ALL THAT DIFFICULT?

Everybody says Canadians are ā€œnice,ā€ but for me, the entire polite culture felt cold and distant at first.

The truth is, people here want connection just as much as you do but they're just not always first to make a move.

Your social capital starts with showing up: joining community events, volunteering, and saying yes more often (DYR). Ultimately, you want to be the friend you needed when you first landed.

It feels harder to make friends here because hello? New culture? New People?

But I like to think itā€™s absolutely possible and even beautiful at the end of the day.

Do you have a different opinion? Share with me.

INSPIRE

ā€œEspecially with respect to titles. No adult here cares about your ā€œmaā€ and ā€œsirā€. Also, Iā€™d say making friends is hard here. In Nigeria, itā€™s easy to get people to help you withā€¦.ā€

In 2019, this tech bro, frustrated by power outages, a misdirected degree, and limited opportunities in Nigeria, took a bold leap of faith and landed in Canada in January 2022. 

Now - juggling work, sharpening his software engineering skills, and pursuing a masterā€™s degree, he is steadily carving out success in a system that rewards talent.

You made the move. So should your money

Life in Canada is greatā€”but sending money home? Not so much. Expensive fees, slow transactions, and random payment restrictions make it harder than it should be. Juicyway keeps you connected with affordable, instant remittances.

You shouldnā€™t have to jump through hoops just to move your own money. Whether youā€™re saving, sending, or paying, Juicyway makes sure you stay in control.

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Because starting fresh doesnā€™t mean losing touch.

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Whether youā€™ve been in Canada for 2 months, 2 years, or a decadeā€”one thing stays the same: GROWTH.


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