For my fellow international students, I’d appreciate if you could share your feelings when you arrived in Canada and perhaps any helpful lessons you may want to share for those starting their journey 🤗❤️🇨🇦 It’s a great feeling to know that I’m not alone and there’s people out there that share the same feelings as I do. Much love! 😭❤️
Planning to do my first course from May 2022-Dec 2022 and then the second course from Jan 2023-August 2023 So that’ll be 16 months. Do you know someone who has started in May and then completed their course in 16 months and then got a 3 year work permit?
Yeah i can relate in all levels. I just areived here a month ago and the homesickness and loneliness are starting to take in. There’s too much pressure plus the cold weather/long nights are starting to become unbearable. But hey, as you said. We shd just do it day by day! Soon I believe I, too, will become a PR in God’s perfect timing. Amen
@@monicaroseevero4741 I totally relate to the same feeling Monica. I arrived in Canada 2 months ago and it's tough! Homesickness kicked in so I keep telling myself that I need to be strong and let the time do its thing. A big hug to you! You're not alone on this!
@@monicaroseevero4741 you too! We are stronger than we know! Keep your mind busy and live day by day, that's key! Look for a place that you feel comfortable with within the city and make it your safe place 😉. Things wil get better 💪
I came to Vancouver in an International Experience Canada pathway. I got qualified to apply for PR after a year of work experience under CEC, then got my citizenship after 3ish years. When I officially become a Canadian, well Vancouverite to be specific, I left and moved back to Singapore which was my first overseas country outside of my homeland, Germany. There are number of reasons why I have a love-hate relationship with Vancouver: 1) Poor infrastractures in general. It's not as efficient as expected or perhaps my expectations were too high because I was in Singapore before I moved to Vancouver. 2) Vancouver prices are brutal (rent, subscriptions, memberships, transpo cost both land and air travel, food, groceries, etc.). At least hydro price is minimal, buy CO2 emissions is at peak. 3) Average wage/salary doesn't compensate to the cost of living. I can earn 2.5x the annual salary of the same job elsewhere (Singapore in my case) with lower taxes although similar cost of living, but then again the ratio of your salary over expenses is much higher in SG as compared to Vancouver. 4) Nature is beautiful because you got so much to see and do, but for many reasons it's also depressing. I'm getting that vibe. 5) Dangerous drivers. Traffic is bad but drivers are the worst. 6) Homelessness. It's like having an FB account but being a poser. You promote the good things while hiding your flaws. 7) Anti Social (dating, nightlife, don't even know your neighbours, etc.. ), which makes it feeling homesick. To be honest, locals want to move out of the country and live and work eleswhere, while an influx of immigrants coming in is evident. 8) Self-Entitlement. I don't want to elaborate it beause it tackles racism and equality. I guess the majority of locals haven't totally experience what other's culture is like. Gotta go travel outside of North America peepz! 9) Weather. You get the rain in the Fall and Winter season, then wildfires, smoke and haze in the Summer. Well, I don't mind the rain because it doesn't really get to a cyclone level, but I hate not seeing the sun and just grey sky for months. Aditionally, the haze coming from the interior BC during Summer is pretty disappointing. 10) Although as they say people are polite, but that doesn't mean they're friendly or at least wants to be friends with you 😂. I'm lucky my flatmate back in Singapore is a Canadian so it was a smooth introduction to fit-in with his group of friends since their 4th grade and up until now I'm still in contact with them. However, if your an immigrant, a visitor, travel and work nomad, an international student or basically an expat then you'll be just around hanging out with similar group. I can tell that it's really difficult to penetrate the local groups because they do really have a tight-knit groups since their childhood. There will always be an invisible wall between locals and outsiders. A sutle barrier but with strong aura. Overall, I guess these experiences also applies not only in Vancouver but across Canada. For sure there's free education, healthcare, child care benefits, etc... but it will liver off your profit through hefty taxes and insane prices as such. It's just my toonie view. I maybe wrong, but I'm way more happier where I am now. The qaulity of life and the impression of the most liveable and happiest city not lies with surveys but within yourself. Always start with Why. Cheers 😉
@awesome_dude_ca Best city in the world? Haha jokes! You better ask Canadians why a lot of them move to Tokyo and other neighbouring Asian countries. I guess you haven't lived enough in SG or you might be just around the ang mos' all the time 😂
IMHO I think all points are brutally true. We just need to be more accepting and learn to live with it. Although it's a slow-paced city, overall, I think I love being here atm. It's not the best place to be, but it's all with the mindset. I'll pbbly stay in this city as long as they want me but If opportunity knocks elsewhere, I'm pretty sure I'll grab it without a second thought
TBH, naluha ako. I felt every point you shared. Thanks for sharing this part of your story and for giving us some insights on how our life could be when it's our turn to be in Canada. ☺️
Opening up to talk about things that others don't is not a sign of weakness, it's a sign of unwavering strength and confidence. And you've got it Racheal !!!
Hey Rachel, I remember reaching out to you a couple of months being all confused about what university and colleges and also about jobs. You have been honest, patient and just pure about everything. This channel has been my go to place to get information about studying in Canada. I have got into BCIT and I really hope it works out well. I am so glad you posted this video because it just reminds me that we are all going to face it and it’s okay to talk about it. This video moved me :) Thank you for being yourself! Lots of love ❤️🌸 You have definitely inspired many of us❤️
I cried for two weeks straight before my flight! But I'm used to living on my own and traveling solo so that part didn't faze me. The biggest adjustment was the lifestyle change. I never cooked or cleaned my apartment in PH because I could afford to eat out 3x a day and pay a cleaning lady to clean my apartment weekly. I never had to think if I could afford to eat at any restaurant. Then when I got here... Hahaha! It's a totally new experience. But I'm thankful for it because it's humbling and gave me a new perspective. I know people who are in similar situations and are ashamed of it. But I am not because I expected this and chose to do this because there's no shame in starting from the bottom... again
young age as you are, you are now grown up to be a matured person. To talk and face your youtube channel and to talk about what you are feeling right now is not easy. You are really a strong person! a motivator at young age. Your parents will surely be proud of what you are right now... Its not only the PR but the Total Personality you developed that matters to your subscribers.This is life and there are choices, you chose to have it the hard way I am sure the Lord will put things into the right direction just keep on praying....The Lord allows us to have some weaknesses so that WE will cling to someone STRONGER and that is JESUS! Keep the Faith! Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD your God, he it is that does go with you; he will not fail you, nor forsake you.Deut.31:6
@@rrdancel I totally agree with Luz! You have what we say in Spanish, an "angel". I've been following your channel since months before moving to Canada and I'm always impressed about how genuine, strong and mature you are. Thanks for sharing your story and feelings Rachel. You're brave!!!
Definitely relatable. I have just moved here in late August, and I am already feeling every bit of this. I wish everyone good luck and positivity on their journey, I hope we all become successful in our goals.
thanks for sharing your story! I’m just starting here in Ontario as an IS and everything you said are true. God bless you and continue to inspire people!
These past few months have been the toughest for me. I'm in my 4th year in uni as an international student in Canada and I have been going through a lot of anxiety and pressure. Watching this video has honestly made me feel better knowing that someone out there was also going through what I am experiencing right now which made me feel less alone. Thank you ate for sharing this
I’m in Ontario rn as an international student and I agree with everything you said. The feeling of loneliness and overwhelming anxiety about what’s going to happen after graduation is extremely difficult for me to deal with sometimes, but I manage to do my best in class and part-time work. Wish all the best to fellow internationals here in Canada 🇨🇦❤️
I’m glad this resonated with you and I hope you are doing well in the adjustments phase. I’m with you, in spirit! 🤗❤️ Ps. Thank you for noticing hehe, it feels really comfortable- it’s my uniform!!
Hi Rachel! I’m always a silent follower of yours. Although I’ve been wanting to comment to thank you for all your informative videos, I’m kinda shy to do so. But this video is an exemption. Thank you! It means a lot to me to hear this from someone else. God bless you and your passion to help and educate others. I hope one day I’m able to tell you, I made it to Canada 🥰🙏
same feelings....now that I started studying and now I really feel this😢welcome to canada being international student is not what you think it kills your mental health
I've been watching almost all of your videos but thank you so much for this particular video. Gave me a quick boost and realized I'm not the only one. You resonated my thoughts Rache! Hope we get to meet some day
I was really needing this video, I've been here in Vancouver for almost 5 months and today is my birthday, my first birthday away from my family, and as you said at first I didn't realize that I was away from my country. In all this time I have changing little by little, experiencing new things that made me overthinking everything and when you don't know anyone it's hard to connect with people, for me it have been too difficult get friends here because I don't feel like I belong to this place. I know I have a long way to go and I hope find my way soon.
First off, HAPPIEST BIRTHDAY 🥳🤗 I hope you had a blast on your special day nonetheless. I was rewatching Eat, Pray, Love just earlier today and there’s this part in the movie that said “to lose balance sometimes is part of living a balanced life”….I admire your strength to admit that not all days are good. I know it will take some time to recover, but take all the time you need. And I hope you know we’re out here cheering you on. Sending you virtual hugs 🤗
Right on Rache!! Love this video! ♥️ Couples have slightly different challenges but homesickness definitely hit hard! As well as for matured international students like us, it’s really hard to go back to school and work at the same time. But as they said, eyes on the prize! Everything is soooo worth it after getting PR! Just continue doing what you’re doing! You definitely bloomed where you’re planted. 🌸 We appreciate you!
My takeaways: ☆ Progress is made up of small achievements. ☆Your experiences will only make you stronger, so have faith in yourself. 💕 One day, I'll be in Canada too. 🇨🇦 Thank you Rachel! Keep safe and healthy! ✨
I can relate to this and thank you for this. Yes, it’s hard to muster everything to be mentally strong but we can always tell ourselves to KEEP GOING 🥰
Thank you for sharing your insights Rachel! I needed to hear this. Will be staying in Vancouver by January once I get my study permit. Good luck on your future endeavors :) You’ve got this!!
This is so true in so many levels for every international student. Thank you Rachel for speaking up and making this video. Not a lot of international students talk about the emotional struggle we are experiencing day by day. People only think that we are so lucky because we are living the so called “dream” life.
Hi Rachel! I am a new sub :) Your videos have been really helpful when things are getting overwhelming. ❤ When you mentioned that you were most anxious when your PGWP ended and you had to stay under a visitor visa, I wondered, you didn't apply for BOWP? I believe you discussed that in your other video.
This is so real and I’m just getting over it right now. I moved to Canada a month ago and It was so difficult, at some point I felt like going back to my family🙈… I’m getting used to it now and I know it will get better. Thanks for sharing, this is the first time I’ll be seeing a video like this. 👍🏼
Congratulations on pursuing the great perhaps! ❤️🤗 I hope you’re settling well in your city. It does take some time to get used to the new setting but kudos to you for having a positive mindset going into these challenges. You got this love 🤗❤️💖
I came to Canada as an international student and it was hard. I got my PR already and still being hard 😬 I think for me the home sick part is always there. Missing my family, country and friend will always be hard. But you create memories here too that make you feel home every day❤️
I couldn't have put it better myself. I very much agree that missing home was very difficult in the beginning. But, it will eventually get better as you meet more people. Thank you for sharing your experience with others.
It’s been 6 months now since I came to Canadá to study. Thank you for this video, you made me think about the things that I’m doing and the things that I’’M NOT doing. So I have to focus on the moment, don’t let negative emotions control my days. Once again, thank you Rachel!
I am considering studying and eventually moving to Canada. But I’m still so scared of everything, especially since I am an introvert who gets easily overwhelmed with new social situations. That is why I greatly appreciate your content, it’s honest and true and does not sugar coat reality. Thank you, and I hope to be as mentally and emotionally strong as you are 🙏🏻
Awww...thank you dear. I am also an introvert. It scares me just the thought of having to talk to people. You are definitely much stronger than you think. I hope you get to pursue your goal of studying in Canada 😊
You got me to my feelings. Ill be moving to toronto in April and your videos have helped me so much. Thanks for being vulnerable with us, rally appreciate it
Omg exciting things ahead for you, always wanted to know what it’s like over at the East Coast! I know it can be nerve-wracking but there’s more good to it than bad, you’ll always come out a better person regardless 🤗🥰 Also, you’re not alone! Here if you need to shout into the void ❤️ Thank you for allowing me to have a piece of your time 🥺☺️
You were so brave taking one year course. It takes lots of patience, time management skill and handling of pressure since you’re living on borrowed time. Here and there feeling is real since you don’t feel a sense of belonging until you get pr. You start questioning yourself for the worst case scenarios like what happens next, which gives you lots of anxiety. I am glad you got through it and you can finally call Canada your second home 🏡
Ahhhhhhhh. This made me so emotional!! :( I'm 23 years old & will be in Canada this winter & what you said in the beginning really resonated with me. I've never been away from my family & this will be my first time being away from them. And ahhhhh im so excited to leave but at the same time I feel like the anxiety is building up, you know? Anyways, thank you so much for sharing this! I really do appreciate your content
This is really something that a student or anyone who’s moving to a different country needs. Something personal experience that someone really went through. This is very helpful rach! I hope to see you in Vancouver soon 🙏🏽
Just wanna tell you , it's really hard to open up with your feelings and you said it in an easy way for us to understand you viewpoint. I have seen many types of videos related to Canada for international students but your is amazing. Keep it up ✨
Hi Rachel, My children are still in college. My daughter is in her 3rd year taking BS Psychology and my son in his 1st year taking mechanical engineering. I am really interested to send them to Canada. Do you recommend that they finish their BS courses first? ot there are options to move there earlier. Thank you
thanks a lot this video is really useful. I'm going to study in Canada next year, so as for me it is quite challenging now😅 I feel a little bit scared about it, but I hope everything will be okay. May I ask you smth? How do you think, how much time (approximately) international students need to work, if they want to return money, which they spent for studing in Canada?
I'm watching this rn and I'm 20yrs old... my sister's planning me to bring there after graduating here in the Philippines and getting this learnings from you somehow comforts me, although I am still far from it. 💗
Im gonna go to Canada this august at 15. I'm so so anxious because I'm still not that fluent in English and though I see myself as an independent person I don't think I can live like this for a whole year till I can meet my family again
this is so timely. thank you so much for the inspiring words. i just got approved yesterday and i didn't know how i should react at first. i was really thrilled and sad at the same time. i am only 17 but i need to leave my family and friends to find and chase my dreams. i really am grateful for this wonderful video.
people in canada are working hard coz the cost of living is high... the wage cant sustain even the rental cost. so in turn u have to work 2 jobs or more in order to meet the needs. if your sending money back home (philippines) its great... but if you use it here in canada, its difficult sometimes... lets just say, its never enough...
Hi! I arrived almost two months ago to Vancouver. I started to watch your videos some months before in my country. I don’t know how I do it but I try to don’t feel homesick.
It takes a lot of courage to not think about these things as it can be distracting to our day to day tasks. But at the same time, it’s also ok to acknowledge missing home 🤗 you’re very strong and I admire your strength!
Very interesting presentation! Sharing your personal experience like that helps a lot of people who is thinking it’s all rainbows and butterflies here. Thanks Rachel 😍
Oh gosh you basically told my journey in Canada. Its the best thing ever but it does come with hardship and you mentally and physically need to be prepare for it. But again I will have it no otherway😌
@@rrdancel hi maam..🙏 pasensya na po ha abalahin lang po sna kita sandali maam..ask ko lang po sana kase maam mag international student visa po ako next september 2022 intake..and yung consultancy ko po is sa Seneca ako eenroll since antagal po mag open ni algonquin college po sa ottawa.. dun po kase ang gusto ko tlga maam tska para kahit papano po hnd crowded at hnd ganon ka toxic mag apply for PR since 8months lng po yung post grad ko po maam.. pwede naman po ba maam na after graduation ko po eh lipat nlng po ako sa ottawa po maam from toronto tas dun na po ako mag full time work po maam?... Thank you in advance po maam sa reply nyo po.. Sana po mameet po kita maam, er nurse po ako dto sa pinas maam sana po makita kita in person po🙏🙏🙏❤ Ingat ka po plg jan maam and hanga ako sa paggng strong and independent mo po👏👏👏👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏
Thank you so much for this…I am going trough this steps right now..I do have a lot of friends who went trough the same as me, but it is totally different when you start talking right away instead of just talking when you have been successful…thank you for this words I needed them…
You have to spend 3MPhP just to survive two years worth of tuition and living expenses in Canada. Kaya ang swerte swerte swerte ng nakakakuha ng work dyan right away and PR without spending a single centavo for schooling.
Thanks for being so genuine and opening up on this video. You being so in tuned with your emotions at the same time still rational and articulate makes you such a great storyteller/content creator! Giiiirl you a shrink too or something? Kidding aside, keep these quality videos coming! ✨
I've been away from home for 15 years so I hear you. It's never the same. Being away from your family and country is sad. However, the country seem unable to offer a better life to the current and future generations which is sad because it is primarily the reason why filipinos leave.
Wow, you’re such a strong person! 🥺❤️ Hopefully we all get to be reunited with family soon. And i totally agree, part of the reason why we venture out to the unknown is to provide a better life for our loved ones. 😌❤️
Are you really happy in canada or not? Are you regretting something? Or do you think that you could have chosen a better country, maybe like Australia or America? And we love your videos❤
That’s a heavy question that deserves a video on its own. No regrets though ❤️😊 Even when it gets challenging, I would not have it any other way. But I’ll for sure ponder on this 💭
Hello RRDancel. Hello from Surrey. We need some advise. My sister submitted her application at BCIT and we just got a letter update regarding her application. We’re curious about the bridging program self assessment. Can you help us understand what is this? Thanks a lot
Thanks for opening up about this, Rachel. I've been a fan of your videos since I started working on my application a year ago, and by God's grace, I'll be leaving for Canada this December. I'm honestly so anxious about going and I have lots of worries and fears. Seeing you thrive despite what you've mentioned here gives me a lot of strength. Keep safe always and more power to your channel 💗
Thank u so much for this. This by far is your most inspiring video. I really need this before reviewing for my midterms week next wk! Salute ms rachel :) Ps: i also took a 1yr pgwp which you said was risky and I am alrdy 29yrs old. But hey, im keeping the faith! And trusting God’s plans.. so.. Cheers!
Hi I'm a graduate of BS Computer Science here in the philippines I liked to inquire and apply at acsenda if there is also a related program there regards in my studies. Thank you!
Rachel, thank you for sharing. I totally agree to all you have shared here. Your are a big help to my Canada journey and happy to share with you that I made it. 😊
1 month in and I have felt some of this as well. Thank you for sharing. Your youtube fans are here for you and you are never alone. Keep going you can do it
My doubtful self is grateful for stumbling upon your vid, Rachel! The pieces of advice you mentioned in the end are all true for someone struggling mentally and/or emotionally, and specifically when you are on a phase of making adjustment. This makes me reflect on my potentials to look for the courage and hope that has been buried all these years. Now, I can say that taking a leap of faith is the first step in making my dreams a reality.
Hi Rachel, I was considering Columbia College to upgrade my credentials. I just wanna ask on how to go about regarding upgrading high school credentials and hopefully university transfer after. I was just confused when i went to the website. Thanks very kindly. Eric :)
I am so grateful that I found you channel 🥺🥺 you are like an angel for me, everything I wanted to know is here and more ♥️♥️♥️♥️ big big thanks for you pretty girl 🌹🌹 I am planning to apply to scholarship to a university in Canada to study fine art next year, I am preparing myself to be ready for everything and you are my answer 😍😍 And surly I will book an appointment with you ♥️🌸
Thank you for this Rachel. You are one brave woman! :) I’ll be coming to Canada this December as an International Student. Just the thought of not spending Christmas with my family saddens me. :(
I should say that to you! 🙈💖 Awww, you have so much exciting things ahead. It is a sad thought to be away from family but know you’re never too far away from them. They are surely proud of you!! 🤗💖
If I take upfront medical for Canadian Student Visa, do I have to mention or upload something while lodging the Visa or will it get updated automatically? As far as I know, there is no upload area to upload medical information while lodging a visa.
For my fellow international students, I’d appreciate if you could share your feelings when you arrived in Canada and perhaps any helpful lessons you may want to share for those starting their journey 🤗❤️🇨🇦
It’s a great feeling to know that I’m not alone and there’s people out there that share the same feelings as I do. Much love! 😭❤️
Planning to do my first course from May 2022-Dec 2022 and then the second course from Jan 2023-August 2023
So that’ll be 16 months. Do you know someone who has started in May and then completed their course in 16 months and then got a 3 year work permit?
Yeah i can relate in all levels. I just areived here a month ago and the homesickness and loneliness are starting to take in. There’s too much pressure plus the cold weather/long nights are starting to become unbearable. But hey, as you said. We shd just do it day by day! Soon I believe I, too, will become a PR in God’s perfect timing. Amen
@@monicaroseevero4741 I totally relate to the same feeling Monica. I arrived in Canada 2 months ago and it's tough! Homesickness kicked in so I keep telling myself that I need to be strong and let the time do its thing. A big hug to you! You're not alone on this!
@@pvergarab THANKS A LOT PABLO. STAY SAFE AND STRONG. GOD BLESS
@@monicaroseevero4741 you too! We are stronger than we know! Keep your mind busy and live day by day, that's key! Look for a place that you feel comfortable with within the city and make it your safe place 😉. Things wil get better 💪
I came to Vancouver in an International Experience Canada pathway. I got qualified to apply for PR after a year of work experience under CEC, then got my citizenship after 3ish years. When I officially become a Canadian, well Vancouverite to be specific, I left and moved back to Singapore which was my first overseas country outside of my homeland, Germany. There are number of reasons why I have a love-hate relationship with Vancouver:
1) Poor infrastractures in general. It's not as efficient as expected or perhaps my expectations were too high because I was in Singapore before I moved to Vancouver.
2) Vancouver prices are brutal (rent, subscriptions, memberships, transpo cost both land and air travel, food, groceries, etc.). At least hydro price is minimal, buy CO2 emissions is at peak.
3) Average wage/salary doesn't compensate to the cost of living. I can earn 2.5x the annual salary of the same job elsewhere (Singapore in my case) with lower taxes although similar cost of living, but then again the ratio of your salary over expenses is much higher in SG as compared to Vancouver.
4) Nature is beautiful because you got so much to see and do, but for many reasons it's also depressing. I'm getting that vibe.
5) Dangerous drivers. Traffic is bad but drivers are the worst.
6) Homelessness. It's like having an FB account but being a poser. You promote the good things while hiding your flaws.
7) Anti Social (dating, nightlife, don't even know your neighbours, etc.. ), which makes it feeling homesick. To be honest, locals want to move out of the country and live and work eleswhere, while an influx of immigrants coming in is evident.
8) Self-Entitlement. I don't want to elaborate it beause it tackles racism and equality. I guess the majority of locals haven't totally experience what other's culture is like. Gotta go travel outside of North America peepz!
9) Weather. You get the rain in the Fall and Winter season, then wildfires, smoke and haze in the Summer. Well, I don't mind the rain because it doesn't really get to a cyclone level, but I hate not seeing the sun and just grey sky for months. Aditionally, the haze coming from the interior BC during Summer is pretty disappointing.
10) Although as they say people are polite, but that doesn't mean they're friendly or at least wants to be friends with you 😂. I'm lucky my flatmate back in Singapore is a Canadian so it was a smooth introduction to fit-in with his group of friends since their 4th grade and up until now I'm still in contact with them. However, if your an immigrant, a visitor, travel and work nomad, an international student or basically an expat then you'll be just around hanging out with similar group. I can tell that it's really difficult to penetrate the local groups because they do really have a tight-knit groups since their childhood. There will always be an invisible wall between locals and outsiders. A sutle barrier but with strong aura.
Overall, I guess these experiences also applies not only in Vancouver but across Canada. For sure there's free education, healthcare, child care benefits, etc... but it will liver off your profit through hefty taxes and insane prices as such. It's just my toonie view. I maybe wrong, but I'm way more happier where I am now. The qaulity of life and the impression of the most liveable and happiest city not lies with surveys but within yourself. Always start with Why. Cheers 😉
@awesome_dude_ca Best city in the world? Haha jokes! You better ask Canadians why a lot of them move to Tokyo and other neighbouring Asian countries. I guess you haven't lived enough in SG or you might be just around the ang mos' all the time 😂
IMHO I think all points are brutally true. We just need to be more accepting and learn to live with it. Although it's a slow-paced city, overall, I think I love being here atm. It's not the best place to be, but it's all with the mindset. I'll pbbly stay in this city as long as they want me but If opportunity knocks elsewhere, I'm pretty sure I'll grab it without a second thought
TBH, naluha ako. I felt every point you shared. Thanks for sharing this part of your story and for giving us some insights on how our life could be when it's our turn to be in Canada. ☺️
Opening up to talk about things that others don't is not a sign of weakness, it's a sign of unwavering strength and confidence. And you've got it Racheal !!!
Couldn’t have said it better myself 🤗❤️
@@rrdancel hey, would like to see more of canada. Have you got any idea of travel vlogging, a road trip perhaps !?
@@Mark-xg3zn I would love to explore that option and also explore Canada in the near future 🙏💖
@@rrdancel awesome. If so please do share your adventures with us !
Hey Rachel,
I remember reaching out to you a couple of months being all confused about what university and colleges and also about jobs. You have been honest, patient and just pure about everything. This channel has been my go to place to get information about studying in Canada. I have got into BCIT and I really hope it works out well.
I am so glad you posted this video because it just reminds me that we are all going to face it and it’s okay to talk about it. This video moved me :)
Thank you for being yourself! Lots of love ❤️🌸
You have definitely inspired many of us❤️
I cried for two weeks straight before my flight! But I'm used to living on my own and traveling solo so that part didn't faze me. The biggest adjustment was the lifestyle change. I never cooked or cleaned my apartment in PH because I could afford to eat out 3x a day and pay a cleaning lady to clean my apartment weekly. I never had to think if I could afford to eat at any restaurant. Then when I got here... Hahaha! It's a totally new experience. But I'm thankful for it because it's humbling and gave me a new perspective. I know people who are in similar situations and are ashamed of it. But I am not because I expected this and chose to do this because there's no shame in starting from the bottom... again
young age as you are, you are now grown up to be a matured person. To talk and face your youtube channel and to talk about what you are feeling right now is not easy. You are really a strong person! a motivator at young age. Your parents will surely be proud of what you are right now... Its not only the PR but the Total Personality you developed that matters to your subscribers.This is life and there are choices, you chose to have it the hard way I am sure the Lord will put things into the right direction just keep on praying....The Lord allows us to have some weaknesses so that WE will cling to someone STRONGER and that is JESUS! Keep the Faith! Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD your God, he it is that does go with you; he will not fail you, nor forsake you.Deut.31:6
Reading this message has me tearing up 🥺❤️ Thank you for your heartfelt message and for taking the time to listen to my story 🤗😌
@@rrdancel love the way you do your content in your channel..
Amen!!? Very well said
@@luzbanes940 agree to this! This girl, has the most genuine tone I’ve ever heard..🤍
@@rrdancel I totally agree with Luz! You have what we say in Spanish, an "angel". I've been following your channel since months before moving to Canada and I'm always impressed about how genuine, strong and mature you are. Thanks for sharing your story and feelings Rachel. You're brave!!!
Definitely relatable. I have just moved here in late August, and I am already feeling every bit of this. I wish everyone good luck and positivity on their journey, I hope we all become successful in our goals.
Hi Vadel, thank you for such kind words and encouraging others to pursue their goals. 😊
@@rrdancel thank you for being motivational 👏🏾👏🏾
thanks for sharing your story! I’m just starting here in Ontario as an IS and everything you said are true. God bless you and continue to inspire people!
Omg!! Preparing myself! I hope to meet you when I get to land there in Vancouver. Para we can be friends hehehe
These past few months have been the toughest for me. I'm in my 4th year in uni as an international student in Canada and I have been going through a lot of anxiety and pressure. Watching this video has honestly made me feel better knowing that someone out there was also going through what I am experiencing right now which made me feel less alone. Thank you ate for sharing this
Thanks for creating this vid. This is an inspiration to persevere.. ❤️
I’m in Ontario rn as an international student and I agree with everything you said. The feeling of loneliness and overwhelming anxiety about what’s going to happen after graduation is extremely difficult for me to deal with sometimes, but I manage to do my best in class and part-time work. Wish all the best to fellow internationals here in Canada 🇨🇦❤️
This is just perfect timing! I just moved here and was feeling exactly the same about all
Thanks a lot :)
PS. Love your outfits
I’m glad this resonated with you and I hope you are doing well in the adjustments phase. I’m with you, in spirit! 🤗❤️
Ps. Thank you for noticing hehe, it feels really comfortable- it’s my uniform!!
So grateful talaga to watch your vids kase I'm planning to go Canada soon! This gives me mental preparedness.😌
Hi Rachel! I’m always a silent follower of yours. Although I’ve been wanting to comment to thank you for all your informative videos, I’m kinda shy to do so. But this video is an exemption.
Thank you! It means a lot to me to hear this from someone else. God bless you and your passion to help and educate others. I hope one day I’m able to tell you, I made it to Canada 🥰🙏
same feelings....now that I started studying and now I really feel this😢welcome to canada being international student is not what you think it kills your mental health
really
I've been watching almost all of your videos but thank you so much for this particular video. Gave me a quick boost and realized I'm not the only one. You resonated my thoughts Rache! Hope we get to meet some day
I was really needing this video, I've been here in Vancouver for almost 5 months and today is my birthday, my first birthday away from my family, and as you said at first I didn't realize that I was away from my country. In all this time I have changing little by little, experiencing new things that made me overthinking everything and when you don't know anyone it's hard to connect with people, for me it have been too difficult get friends here because I don't feel like I belong to this place. I know I have a long way to go and I hope find my way soon.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELIANA!!!!!!!!! Hope you had a great day nonetheless. Stay strong and keep moving forward. It gets easier as it goes on.
@@The316Cheese Thank you so much, I know I'll be getting better 💖
First off, HAPPIEST BIRTHDAY 🥳🤗 I hope you had a blast on your special day nonetheless.
I was rewatching Eat, Pray, Love just earlier today and there’s this part in the movie that said “to lose balance sometimes is part of living a balanced life”….I admire your strength to admit that not all days are good. I know it will take some time to recover, but take all the time you need. And I hope you know we’re out here cheering you on. Sending you virtual hugs 🤗
I needed to see this. Thank you Rachel!
Right on Rache!! Love this video! ♥️
Couples have slightly different challenges but homesickness definitely hit hard! As well as for matured international students like us, it’s really hard to go back to school and work at the same time. But as they said, eyes on the prize! Everything is soooo worth it after getting PR!
Just continue doing what you’re doing! You definitely bloomed where you’re planted. 🌸 We appreciate you!
My takeaways:
☆ Progress is made up of small achievements.
☆Your experiences will only make you stronger, so have faith in yourself. 💕
One day, I'll be in Canada too. 🇨🇦 Thank you Rachel! Keep safe and healthy! ✨
I can relate to this and thank you for this. Yes, it’s hard to muster everything to be mentally strong but we can always tell ourselves to KEEP GOING 🥰
PREACH!! It’s a thing I keep reminding myself to do when the going gets tough 🤗❤️ We’re stronger than we think, TRUST! 🙏✨
Thank you for sharing your insights Rachel! I needed to hear this. Will be staying in Vancouver by January once I get my study permit. Good luck on your future endeavors :) You’ve got this!!
Your last words left me crying...Planning to come there next fall! (For Higher Studies!) Hoping to meet you some day soon...Oh and you got +1 Sub!😊
Thanks for sharing, Rachel! ♡♡♡
Thank you for watching, Cess ❤️🤗
I’m coming to study in Canada in September this year. Hopesssssssss! I’m not a very independent person so pray for me I guess.
You’ll do great, you made it this far right? 🤗♥️
This is so true in so many levels for every international student. Thank you Rachel for speaking up and making this video. Not a lot of international students talk about the emotional struggle we are experiencing day by day. People only think that we are so lucky because we are living the so called “dream” life.
Hi Rachel! I am a new sub :) Your videos have been really helpful when things are getting overwhelming. ❤
When you mentioned that you were most anxious when your PGWP ended and you had to stay under a visitor visa, I wondered, you didn't apply for BOWP? I believe you discussed that in your other video.
Well said. I can feel your pressure as an Intl student not just finishing school also for PR status. It's really touching throughout them I would say.
Thank you for this wonderful video 👍
Gosh this made me think deep level as to how will be my life since i'm on my 40s
I can relate,I'm also a new international student,I wish someone had told me some of the things before.Its hard but by God's grace we move 🙏
Young & Brave. Stay candid🙂 All good hopes on your Life journey and thanks for sharing. Cheers!
This is so real and I’m just getting over it right now. I moved to Canada a month ago and It was so difficult, at some point I felt like going back to my family🙈… I’m getting used to it now and I know it will get better.
Thanks for sharing, this is the first time I’ll be seeing a video like this. 👍🏼
Congratulations on pursuing the great perhaps! ❤️🤗 I hope you’re settling well in your city. It does take some time to get used to the new setting but kudos to you for having a positive mindset going into these challenges. You got this love 🤗❤️💖
I came to Canada as an international student and it was hard. I got my PR already and still being hard 😬 I think for me the home sick part is always there. Missing my family, country and friend will always be hard. But you create memories here too that make you feel home every day❤️
I couldn't have put it better myself. I very much agree that missing home was very difficult in the beginning. But, it will eventually get better as you meet more people. Thank you for sharing your experience with others.
It’s been 6 months now since I came to Canadá to study. Thank you for this video, you made me think about the things that I’m doing and the things that I’’M NOT doing.
So I have to focus on the moment, don’t let negative emotions control my days. Once again, thank you Rachel!
I am considering studying and eventually moving to Canada. But I’m still so scared of everything, especially since I am an introvert who gets easily overwhelmed with new social situations. That is why I greatly appreciate your content, it’s honest and true and does not sugar coat reality. Thank you, and I hope to be as mentally and emotionally strong as you are 🙏🏻
Me too.
Awww...thank you dear. I am also an introvert. It scares me just the thought of having to talk to people. You are definitely much stronger than you think. I hope you get to pursue your goal of studying in Canada 😊
🙃
Suddenly been planning to go there and this just gave me a whole lot of perspective. Thank you for making this video! New sub right here!
My GF and I (well ex now) broke up due to all the points you just mentioned.
Keep doing what you're doing. ❤️
You got me to my feelings. Ill be moving to toronto in April and your videos have helped me so much. Thanks for being vulnerable with us, rally appreciate it
Omg exciting things ahead for you, always wanted to know what it’s like over at the East Coast! I know it can be nerve-wracking but there’s more good to it than bad, you’ll always come out a better person regardless 🤗🥰
Also, you’re not alone! Here if you need to shout into the void ❤️ Thank you for allowing me to have a piece of your time 🥺☺️
hey, how r u doing?
You were so brave taking one year course. It takes lots of patience, time management skill and handling of pressure since you’re living on borrowed time. Here and there feeling is real since you don’t feel a sense of belonging until you get pr. You start questioning yourself for the worst case scenarios like what happens next, which gives you lots of anxiety. I am glad you got through it and you can finally call Canada your second home 🏡
Thanks for sharing your experiences 🥺🙁 U r Courageous girl 🙏🙏❤❤
Ahhhhhhhh. This made me so emotional!! :( I'm 23 years old & will be in Canada this winter & what you said in the beginning really resonated with me. I've never been away from my family & this will be my first time being away from them. And ahhhhh im so excited to leave but at the same time I feel like the anxiety is building up, you know? Anyways, thank you so much for sharing this! I really do appreciate your content
This is really something that a student or anyone who’s moving to a different country needs. Something personal experience that someone really went through. This is very helpful rach! I hope to see you in Vancouver soon 🙏🏽
Just wanna tell you , it's really hard to open up with your feelings and you said it in an easy way for us to understand you viewpoint.
I have seen many types of videos related to Canada for international students but your is amazing.
Keep it up ✨
So wonderful:) It was one of the videos that was objective but also very human.
Pretty solid description of the stages of culture shock and then some.
Hi Rachel,
My children are still in college. My daughter is in her 3rd year taking BS Psychology and my son in his 1st year taking mechanical engineering. I am really interested to send them to Canada. Do you recommend that they finish their BS courses first? ot there are options to move there earlier. Thank you
Honestly since your son is still early in his program he can possibly go. But your daughter is almost done so she can do her masters there.
This helps a lot, I just moved here, and I feel everything that you said. It is not easy.
Thank you
Congratulations for the big move! Exciting stuff ahead of you. I’m rooting for you 🤗❤️
thanks a lot this video is really useful. I'm going to study in Canada next year, so as for me it is quite challenging now😅 I feel a little bit scared about it, but I hope everything will be okay. May I ask you smth? How do you think, how much time (approximately) international students need to work, if they want to return money, which they spent for studing in Canada?
I'm watching this rn and I'm 20yrs old... my sister's planning me to bring there after graduating here in the Philippines and getting this learnings from you somehow comforts me, although I am still far from it. 💗
Me too.
Thank you for giving us, aspiring international students, a heads up about this. This hit me hard. :)
You are very welcome and thank you for commenting. 😊
Im gonna go to Canada this august at 15. I'm so so anxious because I'm still not that fluent in English and though I see myself as an independent person I don't think I can live like this for a whole year till I can meet my family again
OMG it made me think if I really can do it, people that finish this program are so strong, including you
You can do this love, I have faith in you 🙏💗 thank you for your kind words 🥺
@@rrdancel voy a ver como me Caso con una canadiense hahahah
this is so timely. thank you so much for the inspiring words. i just got approved yesterday and i didn't know how i should react at first. i was really thrilled and sad at the same time. i am only 17 but i need to leave my family and friends to find and chase my dreams. i really am grateful for this wonderful video.
Thank you for always telling us the reality and not sugar coating over things.. always be your fan🤍
people in canada are working hard coz the cost of living is high... the wage cant sustain even the rental cost. so in turn u have to work 2 jobs or more in order to meet the needs. if your sending money back home (philippines) its great... but if you use it here in canada, its difficult sometimes... lets just say, its never enough...
Hi! I arrived almost two months ago to Vancouver. I started to watch your videos some months before in my country. I don’t know how I do it but I try to don’t feel homesick.
It takes a lot of courage to not think about these things as it can be distracting to our day to day tasks. But at the same time, it’s also ok to acknowledge missing home 🤗 you’re very strong and I admire your strength!
Thank you for being authentic. :) Godbless you there.
You are so welcome 😊
Thanks for sharing your experiences.
Very interesting presentation! Sharing your personal experience like that helps a lot of people who is thinking it’s all rainbows and butterflies here. Thanks Rachel 😍
Oh gosh you basically told my journey in Canada. Its the best thing ever but it does come with hardship and you mentally and physically need to be prepare for it. But again I will have it no otherway😌
Youre so brave and smart. Im sure your parents are very proud of you.
❤❤❤ hugs for you Maam....🙏🙏🙏
🤗🤗🤗❤️❤️❤️ thank you love!
@@rrdancel hi maam..🙏 pasensya na po ha abalahin lang po sna kita sandali maam..ask ko lang po sana kase maam mag international student visa po ako next september 2022 intake..and yung consultancy ko po is sa Seneca ako eenroll since antagal po mag open ni algonquin college po sa ottawa.. dun po kase ang gusto ko tlga maam tska para kahit papano po hnd crowded at hnd ganon ka toxic mag apply for PR since 8months lng po yung post grad ko po maam.. pwede naman po ba maam na after graduation ko po eh lipat nlng po ako sa ottawa po maam from toronto tas dun na po ako mag full time work po maam?...
Thank you in advance po maam sa reply nyo po..
Sana po mameet po kita maam, er nurse po ako dto sa pinas maam sana po makita kita in person po🙏🙏🙏❤ Ingat ka po plg jan maam and hanga ako sa paggng strong and independent mo po👏👏👏👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏
Thank you so much for this…I am going trough this steps right now..I do have a lot of friends who went trough the same as me, but it is totally different when you start talking right away instead of just talking when you have been successful…thank you for this words I needed them…
Hi..are there available stock broker jobs in Canada available after graduation for international students? Thanks advance for your answer!
You have to spend 3MPhP just to survive two years worth of tuition and living expenses in Canada.
Kaya ang swerte swerte swerte ng nakakakuha ng work dyan right away and PR without spending a single centavo for schooling.
Yes, the study pathway is quite difficult and expensive.
Totally agree. Specially the fact that you can not share your feelings and how you feel here.
thank u for sharing ur experience:)
Thanks for being so genuine and opening up on this video. You being so in tuned with your emotions at the same time still rational and articulate makes you such a great storyteller/content creator! Giiiirl you a shrink too or something? Kidding aside, keep these quality videos coming! ✨
Thank you so muchoooo and for noticing 😭 But the switch up in your tone got me wheezing 😂❤️ Sending you love and light ✨
I've been away from home for 15 years so I hear you. It's never the same. Being away from your family and country is sad. However, the country seem unable to offer a better life to the current and future generations which is sad because it is primarily the reason why filipinos leave.
Wow, you’re such a strong person! 🥺❤️ Hopefully we all get to be reunited with family soon. And i totally agree, part of the reason why we venture out to the unknown is to provide a better life for our loved ones. 😌❤️
aw this video made my tears well up a little
Awww, here you go *hands a box of tissue*, we can be up in our feelings together 🥺❤️🤗
Are you really happy in canada or not? Are you regretting something? Or do you think that you could have chosen a better country, maybe like Australia or America? And we love your videos❤
That’s a heavy question that deserves a video on its own. No regrets though ❤️😊 Even when it gets challenging, I would not have it any other way. But I’ll for sure ponder on this 💭
You are an inspiration to everyone. A genuine person with a big ❤️.
This makes my heart melt! 🥺💗 Means a lot to me!
idunno bat iyak ako ng iyak habang pinapanood ko to. 😭
AWWWW 😭 ako din iyak ng iyak writing it cos it brings so much memories HAYYY WHAT AN ADVENTURE!! 🥺❤️🔥
Hello RRDancel. Hello from Surrey. We need some advise. My sister submitted her application at BCIT and we just got a letter update regarding her application. We’re curious about the bridging program self assessment. Can you help us understand what is this? Thanks a lot
We needed this so badly right now specially the last part. Thank you.
Sending you love and light! 🤗❤️
Thanks for the honest sharing/reflections. I am glad you pulled through.
Thanks for opening up about this, Rachel. I've been a fan of your videos since I started working on my application a year ago, and by God's grace, I'll be leaving for Canada this December. I'm honestly so anxious about going and I have lots of worries and fears. Seeing you thrive despite what you've mentioned here gives me a lot of strength. Keep safe always and more power to your channel 💗
rrdancel, You're incredible. That's all I can say!
You’re too kind! That means a lot to me 🥺❤️
Thank u so much for this. This by far is your most inspiring video. I really need this before reviewing for my midterms week next wk! Salute ms rachel :)
Ps: i also took a 1yr pgwp which you said was risky and I am alrdy 29yrs old. But hey, im keeping the faith! And trusting God’s plans.. so.. Cheers!
Timing on how I feel right now as an international student here~ 🥺🥲😩
You got this bebegirl 🤗❤️ sending you virtual hugs 🤗
Hi I'm a graduate of BS Computer Science here in the philippines I liked to inquire and apply at acsenda if there is also a related program there regards in my studies. Thank you!
very honest
I wear my heart on a sleeve ❤️🔥
Rachel, thank you for sharing. I totally agree to all you have shared here. Your are a big help to my Canada journey and happy to share with you that I made it. 😊
luv u girl!
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Awww...so nice of you dear and thank you! 😊
Dear. V nice and informative video. .
What's ur area of study i.e subject and university ?
1 month in and I have felt some of this as well. Thank you for sharing. Your youtube fans are here for you and you are never alone. Keep going you can do it
My doubtful self is grateful for stumbling upon your vid, Rachel! The pieces of advice you mentioned in the end are all true for someone struggling mentally and/or emotionally, and specifically when you are on a phase of making adjustment. This makes me reflect on my potentials to look for the courage and hope that has been buried all these years. Now, I can say that taking a leap of faith is the first step in making my dreams a reality.
Wonderful video!!! very honest and very well spoken, I simply loved it! good job Rachel! and thank you for the advices and inspiration 🙏
It's better to hear these personal problems
the honestly and assertion in this video is so on point. how difficult can life be when ur already in canada hmmm word. thank u Rachel.
Hi Rachel,
I was considering Columbia College to upgrade my credentials. I just wanna ask on how to go about regarding upgrading high school credentials and hopefully university transfer after. I was just confused when i went to the website. Thanks very kindly. Eric :)
I am so grateful that I found you channel 🥺🥺 you are like an angel for me, everything I wanted to know is here and more ♥️♥️♥️♥️ big big thanks for you pretty girl 🌹🌹 I am planning to apply to scholarship to a university in Canada to study fine art next year, I am preparing myself to be ready for everything and you are my answer 😍😍 And surly I will book an appointment with you ♥️🌸
Thank you for this Rachel. You are one brave woman! :)
I’ll be coming to Canada this December as an International Student. Just the thought of not spending Christmas with my family saddens me. :(
I should say that to you! 🙈💖
Awww, you have so much exciting things ahead. It is a sad thought to be away from family but know you’re never too far away from them. They are surely proud of you!! 🤗💖
If I take upfront medical for Canadian Student Visa, do I have to mention or upload something while lodging the Visa or will it get updated automatically?
As far as I know, there is no upload area to upload medical information while lodging a visa.
And because you have a Filipino blood...you overcome all of that!😀
Always stay safe and God bless!
I admire your courage. Wish I am as brave as you are when I was your age. And how I wish I have your intelligence too 😊😁
Thanks Rachel, very informative...stay safe sis.