Voices & Stories
Student interviews, personal experiences, and opinion pieces.
Style & Culture | Voices & Stories
Life as a Caribbean Student Abroad: Finding Community in Toronto
A Bit of Background I was born in Montego Bay; a vibrant city located on Jamaica’s northwestern coast. Jamaica is home to people from just about every heritage …
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Community | Voices & Stories | Wellness
The Path from Fear to Belonging: Reflections of an International Student in Toronto
My Journey from First-Year Introvert to Student Leader I arrived in Toronto at eighteen with two suitcases, a head full of dreams, and a one-way ticket heavier than …
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Community | Voices & Stories
From Mumbai to Toronto: My Journey as an International Student
Hey there! I’m Palash Sambre, currently studying Professional Communication at Toronto Metropolitan University (or TMU, as we call it). I’ll be starting my third year this fall, and …
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Community | Voices & Stories | Wellness
Five Lessons Learned at HOEM
Arriving at HOEM as an international student in winter 2022, amidst the world’s initial steps towards recovery from the pandemic, adapting to Canada and reconnecting with people proved …
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Toronto Living | Voices & Stories | Wellness
How I juggle between 1 full-time job, 3 part-time jobs, and summer school
Since my first year of undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto in 2022, I’ve been immersed in work alongside my education. Initially, I was deep-diving into the …
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Community | Voices & Stories
Finding Home away from Home: My experience at HOEM on Jarvis
Starting life as an international student isn’t easy, especially when it comes to finding housing. Thankfully, my journey led me to HOEM on Jarvis, a place that has …
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Community | Voices & Stories
A Semester of Growth: My Journalism Exchange in Toronto
Toronto, the city of endless horizons and infinite stories. I remember stepping off the plane in August, the humid summer air wrapping around me like a welcome embrace. …
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Community | Voices & Stories
Why I chose HOEM as an International Student
Hey there, I’m Yashvit. If you’re not already familiar with me, let me tell you why HOEM on Jarvis has become such a significant part of my life. …
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