Winter is coming

Welcome to another edition of New Local👋

If you’ve been looking for a resource to help you navigate work-life in Canada like you’ve lived here forever, you’re in for a ride!

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HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR FIRST WINTER

Honestly, beyond the tips and all, there’s only one sure way I know to prepare for winter in Canada.

Enjoy your summer and then plan to thrive beyond the depression that will give your African ‘toughness’ a run for its money.

Winter in Canada is bloody brutal but it doesn’t have to end your life or leave you stranded hence my reason for sharing these tips.

1. Layer up and always check the weather forecast: Back home, the weather is pretty much the same round the clock so I never felt the need to download a weather app. Checking the weather forecast every day helps you plan and navigate your day with less shock.

2. Stick to the subway for transportation over streetcars and buses: Subways are safer and more reliable during winter. Plus, they are underground, so they are less affected by weather conditions like snow, ice, or freezing rain.

3. Add spikes to the bottom of your winter shoes, so you don't slip and fall. (You’re welcome)

4. Still want to feel your beautiful face? Wear a mask to keep them warm.

5. Eat healthy and moisturize!

6. And most importantly, try to get integrated into a community that cares for you. It can get pretty lonely.

I know I skipped some more generic tips as it relates to home care and all. This article shares more resources to help you navigate winter at work, at home and on the road. Click here to read.

FREE RESOURCES

• Free Canadian Resume Templates

• Steal this financial toolkit for your first year in Canada

• Canadian resume and cover letter: Format, tips, and templates

• Learn these budgeting tips to survive the cost of living in Canada

TEA O’CLOCK

INSPIRE ✨

“Education changed my life. I can't even imagine what my life would have been if not for the opportunity to come in here to study. Canada wants to bring in people who have skills, who have the experience to build the economy of the country, it's a win-win for the…”

Joy Chukwu-Osazuwa’s journey from Nigeria to Canada in 2018 was filled with hardships, from being a pregnant student in a foreign land to managing a PhD while raising three kids. 

Now, as a PhD candidate, education consultant, and social media influencer, she is using her struggles to inspire and guide fellow immigrants, ensuring they don’t face the same challenges she did and helping them achieve their dreams of studying abroad.

Be Inspired

COMMUNITY CORNER 🔗

Transitioning into Canadian professional life comes with its fair share of surprises. From workplace customs to everyday interactions, the cultural journey is full of eye-opening moments. As people who have navigated the rollercoaster of cultural transitions, we know firsthand how impactful those 'aha' moments can be.

We are eager to learn about your own experiences – the good, the bad, the unexpected, and the downright hilarious! Reach out to us below 👇

HERE’S WHAT’S UP 🤝

• Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is no longer accepting study permit applications submitted under SDS

• They’ve also announced changes to their visa-visitor policies, and here’s how it might affect you

• The 20% wage increase for foreign workers you need to know about

• Canada's unemployment rate hasn't improved since last month.

• This latest data reveals interesting insights into the salaries of permanent workers in Canada

TOP RESOURCES FOR YOU 🗃️

#1 - Free Canadian Resume Templates For You

Education and Skill Development 

• Your guide to choosing a graduate/post-graduate education in Canada

• 15 websites to jumpstart your job search in Canada

• These are 4 ways to fund your education as an international student

• Check out the highest-paying skills in Canada for every education level 

• What skills do you need to move ahead in Canada? Open this

Health and Well-being

• Learn these budgeting tips to survive the cost of living in Canada

• This step-by-step will show you how to reunite with your African family in Canada

Cultural Integration

• Steal this financial toolkit for your first year in Canada

• Wondering where to live? These are the best Canadian provinces for African immigrants

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• ScanBoy - this tool offers quick document scanning with a touch of AI

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