▸ 2014 02:48 Before moving to Canada 03:09 Why Canada? 03:20 How bad my English was before moving to Canada 03:57 What visa I moved to Canada with 04:11 A letter to my-future-self in 2015 05:47 Records for survival ▸ 2015 08:35 How was the first year in Canada? 09:06 Throwback to 2015 13:05 What happened when my WH visa was getting expired? 13:22 How could I stay longer in Canada? 14:32 A letter to my-future-self in 2016 15:40 Records for survival ▸ 2016 17:05 What visa did I hold before college? 17:24 What school did I go to? What did I study? 17:45 How does the study visa work? 18:08 A letter to my-future-self in 2017 ▸ 2017 19:29 Wrapping-up 2017 19:50 Getting over the biggest slump 20:18 A letter to my-future-self in 2018 ▸ 2018 20:56 Toronto Is Home 21:29 A letter to my-future-self in 2019 ▸ 2019 23:09 Finishing up the last semester 23:17 What’s PGWP? 23:45 Looking for a full-time job 23:54 A letter to my-future-self in 2020 ▸ 2020 25:51 Moving to a new apartment 26:13 Getting ready to apply for PR 26:37 CRS (PR score) 26:42 IELTS scores 26:56 PR process timeline 29:01 A letter to my-future-self in 2021
It's a weird feeling to be so proud of someone you only know through a screen, but I got say it, I'm so proud of you ! I admire so much the way you treat and talk to yourself in those letter, with a lot of compassion and self confident in believing you're going to make it, that's a great exemple of how everyone should treat themselves. You've been my favourite TH-camr since last year when I saw your second vlog then started to binge watch your others 7 videos at the time. It's so great to see you evolving and reaching your dreams, thank you for making such a great content and to let us know a little bit more about your journey ! Congrats for your PR card, wishing you the best 💜 Love from Francee💜💫
OMG! First of all, heartiest congratulations on becoming a PR! I became one recently in fall so I fully understand the emotions/excitement and relief one goes through. Secondly, WOW!! I’ve followed you for more than a year now and the quality of your videos and your content has never once failed to amaze me. Your skill set, ideas (Spotify/Netflix themes) is obviously what sets you apart from other TH-camrs/ product designers and I’m sure you are going to reach greater heights in your career. Kudos for the dedication you put into learning English! WOW. Those notes were seriously impressive and I wish my handwriting was like yours, sometimes I can’t even read what I write 😂 Also, congrats on the new job😇. It’s so refreshing to watch your videos and I hope you continue to make them :) Have a wonderful weekend Hana!
I'm proud of us. Been through similar challenges as well. But finally, I got my PR card too. No more visa worries. No more expiration. Finally we are settled. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
i don’t know if it’s weird to say since I’m only 18 lol but im truly so proud of you ! you’ve came so far and you worked really hard and now look at you , you inspire me to study hard and get my bachelor degree so i can pursue my dream and go abroad , english isn’t my native language but you encouraged me to improve myself and get what I always wanted , YOU ARE MY ROLE MODEL I LOVE YOUUU
NEW SUBSCRIBER! I didn't finish the video yet but thanks to this inspired video I'll start writing important days journeys in a notebook so that I can see my progress and reached goals in the future when I get my PR for Canada or USA. Thank you, Hana!
I have been watching your videos ever since I decided to move to Canada. I have to say that I always thought you were a native English speaker who happened to have studied in International Schools worldwide and then decided to move to Canada, UNTIL I WATCHED THIS VIDEO. My jaw dropped when I heard your 2013 version speak in broken English. Hats off to you! It takes a lot of hard work, commitment and patience to have come this far. P.S Just got my ITA in Nov - hopefully PR in the coming months ;) Will be moving to Canada from Ireland very soon :)
Wow! This video really made me emotional. Its so inspiring to see your growth all these years and how you overcame every challenges. I love the positive self talks in all your letters, thats something i want to incorporate too. Congratulations on your PR and your new job! You deserve all the amazing things coming your way! Thanks for sharing this beautiful journey with us ❤️
This is so amazing. Congrats! Native English speakers are so lucky to have grown up speaking such a global language. Your journals and journey to learn English show a lot!
Congratulations with your Canadian PR Card from Russia! Very inspiring story! I wish one day, I'll come to US or Canada to live my best life and work hard towards my goals!
The video gave a lot of inspiration for me. Living in Canada, loneliness, suffering from Covid19, school life and separation with bof, etc.) but, you really make me think I can do it. Thanks
hana!! your english survival diaries are so cute omg congratulations girl!! you've really become the person you always dreamed of + more! thanks for sharing this amazing journey with us! this video reminded me to write more letters to myself, to document life more, and to be proud of how far ive come (also moving to a new country by myself) fighting!! always supporting you hana!
Hey Hana, you are the very definition of hard work, you are the epitome of perseverance. I'm so glad that you got your PR after years of struggle in Canada. I came across your apartment vlog this morning and I was so genuinely impressed by your organisation skills, P.S., I too suffer from OCD. Your video was so good that i was naturally inclined to check out the rest of your channel and it lead me to this video. Trust me, when I heard your recording of you speak english in 2014 I was both surprised and bewildered because this stupid brain of mine presumed that you always spoke english. I continued to watch the rest of your video, following you, you stating your struggles and achievements throughout the Hana timeline and it was an eye-opener for me. This video has reinvigorated a new energy in my life and has convinced me to work hard and never ever give up on my dreams. Thank you for taking the time and putting the effort to make these videos, because it is truly inspiring. I am looking to move to Toronto in a year via a student visa, I pray to god that it ends up culminating in me getting a PR in Canada. Please keep do continue making these videos and I know it's a little late but congratulations on your PR. Good luck and thanks Hana !
I live in France for almost 3 years now, just finished school and im currently transitioning to work life. Sometimes it seems hard and lonely but now after watching ur video im just proud of what i overcome so far and excited for the future. so THANK U so much cutie for the motivation to hang in there cuz i know that one day i will be living the life ive always dreamt of.
I was so touched when I see the self-love from the letters💞 This is so lovely and warm. That is how you become the person you are today! So proud of you. I should write a letter to myself everyeyar too! Finally, congrats on the new job and PR! 🥰
just finished the entire video. very inspiring. very brave of her to come to Canada knowing minimal English through now, speaking English like a native, getting herself permanent residency, getting a job and being able to afford the high living expenses...super brave for a local korean girl to embark on an adventure to Canada.
I cried so many times watching your video. Thanks for sharing with us this true encouraging story of yours and I really love how amazingly brave and resilient you are during the whole process. It's like observed someone grow up and become a mature adult within 30 minutes. Really so proud of you and you inspired me so much!
Hi I am from India. Whoever you are Shana, your's is an inspiring video. I was sharing this link with others in the family. This is what I wrote in that message "These kind of videos inspire me. When you don't know a language and to fit into a system is like climbing a mountain, with frustration and defeat staring at you from all angles. This then is the spirit to conquer, however impossible the future holds. It will be people like these that Canada will want. The never say die spirit."
I'm a person who sent you commercial suggestion mail from korean blind company a few months ago And suddenly this video pops up in my personal account I'm here with a working holiday visa as you had And I can't believe that how incredible time you spent during 7 years Begging of this video I surprise that your English is perfect(I knew you're korean) And after a few seconds, I realized why your English is that good You have a lot of big passion, talent, power I'm happy with your story Thank you
I just subbed to you, and by watching this, it feels like I've gone thru all these ups and downs with you. I'm SOOO happy to see what you've achieved as well. Cheers!
I tear up literally 2 mins into the video. You inspire me so much, I know about UX from your videos and I’ve decide to go after it 😤. Thank you Hana, sending you muchhhh loveeee ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Hi, Hana. I'm a new fan. I've been bingewatching your videos, and I must say you have inspired me to do better and even work harder. Seeing this video made me believe that really change is inevitable and hardwork really does pay off. Thank you and stay awesome!
🥰 🥳 Congratulations first to your PR. We have so many similarities in terms of Canadian experience. I came to Canada in 2015 and went to GBC in 2015-2016(2015 ESL 2016 Wireless networking) and I’m living at Yonge/Finch right now🤣. Language was definitely biggest barrier for me in the first few years. I feel so related when you’re talking about tuition fee, work visa, looking for a job, apply for a PR. 🥴been through all of them, but everything has turned out good now 👍 😊.
I have to say you did the great jobs!!!! I was absolutely touching when I watched this video. It's so encouraging how you went through living here. I am exactly like you and I have no confident and can't speak English fluently in front of people. I came to Toronto last August and I also did some freelance projects for schools previously. Undoubtedly, of course like you I have to earn money to stay here, apply for the PR card in order to provide the best education for my daughter. I don't mind I gave up everything from my original country for sending her here to chase her dreams. If possible, we can reach out someday to share each other. Love you and all the best.
Congratulations on the huge achievement! Such a crazy long journey and inspiring. I'm planning to study in Toronto too you inspire me to study and pursue my dream in Toronto ❤🇨🇦💞
Catching up on your videos. Congratulations Hana! I hope you have true peace of mind and an even greater sense of home in Toronto now. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. 💗
Hey Hana, this is the first time that I stumbled upon your youtube channel, if you're reading this...you're an inspiration! I'm moving to Canada soon and I feel vulnerable but looking at how far you've come makes me so happy and hopeful. I had tear rolling down my cheeks everytime you read one of your letters. Congratulations on your PR and all your upcoming ventures...sending much love xoxo
Congratulations :) An amazing and inspiring story. Your accent is so good too! I came to Canada about 2 and a half years ago and was able to become a permanent resident a few weeks ago.
Congratulations Hana 🎉🎊💖👑 I am in awe of your journey thus far and you should wholeheartedly feel proud of yourself. When watching this video I felt like I was travelling through time with you, those letters to yourself are private and precious, Thank you for sharing and it is an honour and privilege to hear/see/know your story. You are an inspiration! Sending you lots of Love, stay safe and well 😊🙏🏽
I couldn't stop crying while watching this video. I have been a fan of your channel (and you) from the first video but I think it's first time to write a comment. Whenever I want to be lazy, I watch your youtube and jump out of the bed. I am far from perfection but I learn & inspired a lot from you. Thank you Hana! Wish you all the best your PR life in Canada!
Hi Hana. I’m inspired by your content all the time. And seeing someone who had similar problem like me and finally getting over it always gives me a motivation. I’m happy that you shared this experience with your audience. I wish you all the best and happiness 🎉
so related to your journey as the one who has applied for Green Card Process in the us and has been waiting for it to get thru. congrats on your PR and the best luck to you and your journey.
Congratulations Hana! I’m so proud of you that you’ve achieved so many things and got a PR as a result of your hard work! I usually don’t leave a comment on any social media but I couldn’t help saying thank you for sharing your beautiful journey and inspiring me. Wishing you all the best for your continuous journey xx
Its really commendable the struggle that you had to endure and the happy tears , I love everything about this video. From speaking very little to no english and now making videos in English, that is a journey that I would like to hear again and again. Make another video on how you taught yourself to speak English as a native speaker.
A lot of dedication and hard work to stay aboard on your own. Respect, as I know Toronto isn't always the easiest to get work in. Newcomers here have a lot hardships but in the long-run, a lot to do get ahead. Good to hear a story of someone succeeding here! Very inspirational and respect!
Congratulations, Hana! So so so well deserved! Your journey reminds me a lot of my younger self as I went through the same process as you :) I wish you all the very best in your future endeavors. Last but not least, welcome home 🇨🇦 P.S. I had a good cry from this video lol
ever since i stumbled across one of your videos, 1 year ago, i've consistently watched your videos. coming from an 18 year old (almost 19) girl born in canada, i am so proud of you. even though i am a stranger, it's been so lovely to see you grow into the wonderful woman you are now. congratulations on becoming a PR!!! this is so exciting and i just know little hana never fathomed this moment would be real but it is! you are doing so well and so hard working. the details you put into making your videos don't go unnoticed and i hope you become successful in the future! hope 2022 is an even better year than the one before ❤️
지금까지 이어지고 있는 디자이너 취준생활에 체력적으로 정신적으로 솔직하게 힘들 때가 많지만 언니 영상들을 보면서 위로가 되기도 하고 늘 많은 에너지를 받고 가요 영상 속 과거의 하나가 말했듯 남이 아닌 스스로가 원하는 것을 꾸준히 지금처럼 세상에 보여주어서 고마워요잉🫶🫶
wow how you improve english is so wonderful. tbh i thought you just said that you weren't good at in english you just were humble. but i heard you spoke back then and i was like woww Hana you have studied so hard. you inspire me a lot
OMG! I AM SO PROUD OF YOU! I came to the UK one year ago as an international student and was so confused about my future, my career and my life for this one year. I have the same problem with you, like language barriers and visa issues. I can totally understand this feelings and actually I cry many times when watching this vlog! And after receiving 999+ rejection, I finally get a full-time job offer! Hana, I'm pretty sure that you must be very thankful to yourself now. You work really hard and you deserve all of the best life! ❤️ Thank you for making this video, it inspires me a lot.
WTH!!! THIS IS THE BEST VIDEO YOU UPLOADED. tbh u inspired me to push through to study in Canada (back when I was still in PH). I can feel all the emotions and stories shown in this video. Very relatable. I'm very happy with your achievement and hoping to get mine soon too. All the best and keep on doing what you want. Supporting you endlessly *Rock on sign* PS: Wow. Your English back in 2015 has improved so much. Still working on mine too 😅
I have SO much respect for you Hana. Holy shiiet lol I've been feeling depressed because my S/O lives in Canada and it's been such a struggle trying to find a job that will sponsor me. And I'm from America and English is my first language. So knowing people like you who work so hard despite language barriers, makes me feel like I'm not trying hard enough lol so thank you for this. I needed the motivation. Also PS, I like listening to you speak in Korean because Korean is my second language but I SUCK AT IT because I'm super white-washed and my bf is also white lol so hearing you talk makes me practice.
Oh Hana congratulations. I also started my pr journey and oh boy I’m all kinds of emotions right now. I tap into your blessing 🙏. You are already an over comer. Enjoy
As a fellow immigrant still waiting to hear from IRCC about my PR, I just want to tell you congratulations 🎉 this video was so inspirational and motivating. So happy for! “Go Little Rock Star ⭐️ “
Wow the way I got so emotional. I moved to US and same as you had no experience with English at all. You knew more than me before moving. I only knew the days, months, colors and numbers because I try to learn something days before. And now 8 years later I can think in English the same way I think in my native language. And the struggles I went through learning this new language. I never thought I would learn it at all. I felt very stupid. I am very proud of how far we have come. 👏🏾
i love this video. there were segments which i re-watched again and again coz i felt very emotional. ur 2015-18 hit me hard. am 24 and i don't know what am doing with my life but the courage this video gives me is immense. Thank you.
It's been 6 years since I graduated from UofT and left Toronto to start a new life in Frankfurt, Germany. The thrill of independence and self discovery is always shadowed by this longing for home.
Congratulations!! I'm gonna apply for Canadian PR in the next half a year and I've been working for my PR for about 5 years now in Canada. I understand how it was hard would be. I hope you all the best for your future journey 🧡
Damn man .. first time in this channel since it popped up on my feed just now and I instantly thought she was native to the West so I kind of wondered why she had to get PR .. then she showed the clips of her speaking English 7 years ago ... i'm kind of blown away by the progress .. I have known Chinese, Japanese, Philippine's etc who have lived in Canada for over 20 years and still have heavy accents and slip up on Grammar all the time. Very impressive and something you should be proud of as well. Great video.
i’m a new fans from taiwan ~ i really like your video style ! when i feel bad in my life i watch your video then i will feel better and full of power to continue to face challenges . thank you💪🏻💪🏻☺️
It really inspired me a lot. I just an new comer to Canada for around 3 weeks. And i am struggling too. I am facing the language barrier too. Really hope that u can share ur notes to us and experience for us. Also, i decide to learn from u and write a letter to future me too. Thanks for your video. It really mean sth to me.
Every New comers always struggle with language barrier. I totally understand them because English isn’t their first language. I’m pretty sure Your video can relate to a lot of people and might help them to understand how much foreign people have to go through difficult times in everyday lives to survive. I think you have come a long way. Keeping up.
Cannot believe how you speak English fluently, I have a lot of Korean friends but they cannot speak well. But you are extraordinary. Probably you have good at bast on English.
I'm actually amazed this quality of content is for free here on TH-cam. Your storytelling, attention to detail and video editing is on another level. I would seriously pay to watch your videos/see your content. Thank you so much for your hard work!
This is so emotional for me 😫, I shared tears watching this … I love how you documented everything. I’m thinking of moving to Canada and this was so inspiring to me 😌
Congratulation Hana, feeling happy for what you achieve! I almost cry when I see you cry while you are reading the letter! I love to hear you speak English! Is very native! I wish I will get my PR this year soon!
I have been a subscriber for a few months and I always thought you had a perfect life and envied you so much. I have been in Canada for 3 years now and it’s been hard to be honest but watching this video and hearing your story gives me hope that things will get better with time and hard work. Thank you so much for sharing, sending you love and light 🤍
정말 너무 너무 멋진 사람 .. 아니 저는 왜 2016년 부터 눈물 좔좔이죠 ㅠㅠ..? 인터넷으로, 유튜브로 알게 된 언니지만 언니 영상으로 항상 많은 힘과 영감을 얻고 있어요 .. 왠지는 몰라도 지금 영상 보고 있는 내내 오열 파티 중 친구가 옆에서 뭐라고 하네요.. ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 하나 언니 못잃어 .. 진짜 내 인생 최고의 유튜바.... ㅠ
해외에서 밥벌어 먹고 사는 비슷한 삶을 살고 있는 사람으로써, 감명깊게 영상을 시청했습니다. 매년의 편지를 읽을 때마다 제가 다 울컥울컥해서, 말로 표현하지 못하고 힘들고 어려웠을 시간이 얼마나 많았을지... ㅎㅎㅎ 그리고 그 경험들과 기억들이 본인의 머리속으로 그 얼마나 많은 하이라이트들이 스쳐 지나 갔을지... 정말 긴 시간 타지에서 외롭고 힘든 시간 이겨내신만큼 좋은 결과가 나타나서 참 한편으로는 뿌듯한 마음도 드네요^^ You are the so worth it as you are. So proud of you Hana 😊
Congrats on getting your PR! 🤗💞 Most of us would just dream to be where you are now but after listening to what you've been through, we can definitely say you deserve everything you have worked hard for. I admire your vlogs because there were so fun to watch but now I admire you more as a person because of all the things you've done. I also found it very touching how kind your letters to yourself were. In your letter, you say that you can be harsh to yourself and be disappointed when you think you did not do enough work but then you are able to understand and forgive yourself for things that you know you shouldn't even feel guilty about. I have never seen such a lovely relationship to oneself before and I admire you so much for it. I hope that whatever you have written this year for your next year self will help remind how amazing you are and that any emotions you will feel during this year are valid. May you achieve all of your goals and continue this healthy relationship you have with yourself. Lots of love from your quiet fan watcher ❤ ( It is my first time ever commenting here haha 😅 )
Congratulations, Hana! I can tell you that your determination, effort, and perseverance will continue to bring you many years of success and good life. Your experience reminds me of when I came to Canada in 1992 and got my PR in 2000 in 8 years. :> Now, I'm so happy that I decided to live in Canada and I'm looking forward to enjoying retirement life in beautiful Canada in the nearest future. Good luck in 2022+!
처음에 채널을 찾았을떈 "와 진짜 능력좋은 분인가 보다, 아파트 진짜 좋다" 이렇게 생각했는데, (물론 사실이지만) 이렇게 열심히 밤낮 공부하고, 일하고, 여기까지 오셨다는거 정말 대단하시고 저한테 정말 inspirational 해요. 저는 좀더 어릴때 와서 지금은 많이 느슨해? 졌는데 언니처럼 이렇게 열심히 사시는 분들 보며 정말 제 자신이 한심하게 느껴지네요. 혹시 코로나 끝나고 팬미팅 같은거 하면 정말 실제로 뵙고 싶네요! 화이팅 하세요
I just arrived in Canada a few months ago. I also have the plan to get PR in Canada. I know for me it will be longtime and not easy to be there. But your video will be motivating me and I hope one day I will be there as well.
I cried while watching this, I too write letters to myself, but as I still haven't achieved my main goal yet ( for years) so I still didn't read any of them, I almost gave u^p and started thinking of setteling: maybe it's not meant to be, maybe I just neeed to be content with what I achieved now, but this, this gave me a new urge to actually finish my younger self dream and proudly read those letters. One day I'll be able to do that, as for you Hana, you went through a lot, congratulations of your PR, and congratulations for making it through all. Thank you for sharing such personal moments with us, it means a lot.
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▸ 2014
02:48 Before moving to Canada
03:09 Why Canada?
03:20 How bad my English was before moving to Canada
03:57 What visa I moved to Canada with
04:11 A letter to my-future-self in 2015
05:47 Records for survival
▸ 2015
08:35 How was the first year in Canada?
09:06 Throwback to 2015
13:05 What happened when my WH visa was getting expired?
13:22 How could I stay longer in Canada?
14:32 A letter to my-future-self in 2016
15:40 Records for survival
▸ 2016
17:05 What visa did I hold before college?
17:24 What school did I go to? What did I study?
17:45 How does the study visa work?
18:08 A letter to my-future-self in 2017
▸ 2017
19:29 Wrapping-up 2017
19:50 Getting over the biggest slump
20:18 A letter to my-future-self in 2018
▸ 2018
20:56 Toronto Is Home
21:29 A letter to my-future-self in 2019
▸ 2019
23:09 Finishing up the last semester
23:17 What’s PGWP?
23:45 Looking for a full-time job
23:54 A letter to my-future-self in 2020
▸ 2020
25:51 Moving to a new apartment
26:13 Getting ready to apply for PR
26:37 CRS (PR score)
26:42 IELTS scores
26:56 PR process timeline
29:01 A letter to my-future-self in 2021
울딸 하나~ㅠ😂 정말로 고생 많았다. 너가 얘쓰고 고생한거 누구보다 알기에 😭... 넘 기특하고 대견하고 자랑스럽다.✌ 사랑해~🥰💖
It's a weird feeling to be so proud of someone you only know through a screen, but I got say it, I'm so proud of you ! I admire so much the way you treat and talk to yourself in those letter, with a lot of compassion and self confident in believing you're going to make it, that's a great exemple of how everyone should treat themselves. You've been my favourite TH-camr since last year when I saw your second vlog then started to binge watch your others 7 videos at the time. It's so great to see you evolving and reaching your dreams, thank you for making such a great content and to let us know a little bit more about your journey ! Congrats for your PR card, wishing you the best 💜 Love from Francee💜💫
So proud of you, sharing stuff isn't always easy. You've come a long way and hope you go miles ahead. Congratulations to you on your PR 💜
영상퀄리티, 프레젠테이션, 노트 record keeping, 뚝심, 끈기, 문제해결능력, 계획력, 자아성찰, 자아실현 전부 다 많이 respect 합니다. 감정이입해서 군데군데 저도 울컥했어요.
자랑스런 한국인이다 진짜! PR 축하드려요 👏👏👏👏
OMG! First of all, heartiest congratulations on becoming a PR! I became one recently in fall so I fully understand the emotions/excitement and relief one goes through.
Secondly, WOW!! I’ve followed you for more than a year now and the quality of your videos and your content has never once failed to amaze me. Your skill set, ideas (Spotify/Netflix themes) is obviously what sets you apart from other TH-camrs/ product designers and I’m sure you are going to reach greater heights in your career.
Kudos for the dedication you put into learning English! WOW. Those notes were seriously impressive and I wish my handwriting was like yours, sometimes I can’t even read what I write 😂
Also, congrats on the new job😇. It’s so refreshing to watch your videos and I hope you continue to make them :)
Have a wonderful weekend Hana!
Congratulations hun❤🙏
I'm proud of us. Been through similar challenges as well. But finally, I got my PR card too. No more visa worries. No more expiration. Finally we are settled. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Girlllll, I just found your channel, im obsessed. I don't know you, but I'm sooooo proud of you. Your journey is amazing. Keep it up !
i don’t know if it’s weird to say since I’m only 18 lol but im truly so proud of you ! you’ve came so far and you worked really hard and now look at you , you inspire me to study hard and get my bachelor degree so i can pursue my dream and go abroad , english isn’t my native language but you encouraged me to improve myself and get what I always wanted , YOU ARE MY ROLE MODEL I LOVE YOUUU
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I didn't finish the video yet but thanks to this inspired video I'll start writing important days journeys in a notebook so that I can see my progress and reached goals in the future when I get my PR for Canada or USA. Thank you, Hana!
I have been watching your videos ever since I decided to move to Canada.
I have to say that I always thought you were a native English speaker who happened to have studied in International Schools worldwide and then decided to move to Canada, UNTIL I WATCHED THIS VIDEO.
My jaw dropped when I heard your 2013 version speak in broken English.
Hats off to you! It takes a lot of hard work, commitment and patience to have come this far.
P.S Just got my ITA in Nov - hopefully PR in the coming months ;) Will be moving to Canada from Ireland very soon :)
Crazy inspiring. What mindset can achieve. And must be one of the most satisfying moments to succeed on these goals
Wow! This video really made me emotional. Its so inspiring to see your growth all these years and how you overcame every challenges.
I love the positive self talks in all your letters, thats something i want to incorporate too. Congratulations on your PR and your new job! You deserve all the amazing things coming your way! Thanks for sharing this beautiful journey with us ❤️
Thank you Anamika! It made me cry more than once while working on the video 🥺
This is so amazing. Congrats! Native English speakers are so lucky to have grown up speaking such a global language. Your journals and journey to learn English show a lot!
Congratulations with your Canadian PR Card from Russia! Very inspiring story! I wish one day, I'll come to US or Canada to live my best life and work hard towards my goals!
The video gave a lot of inspiration for me. Living in Canada, loneliness, suffering from Covid19, school life and separation with bof, etc.) but, you really make me think I can do it. Thanks
hana!! your english survival diaries are so cute omg
congratulations girl!! you've really become the person you always dreamed of + more!
thanks for sharing this amazing journey with us! this video reminded me to write more letters to myself, to document life more, and to be proud of how far ive come (also moving to a new country by myself)
fighting!! always supporting you hana!
Thank you Jessica 🥺❤️
Hey Hana, you are the very definition of hard work, you are the epitome of perseverance. I'm so glad that you got your PR after years of struggle in Canada. I came across your apartment vlog this morning and I was so genuinely impressed by your organisation skills, P.S., I too suffer from OCD. Your video was so good that i was naturally inclined to check out the rest of your channel and it lead me to this video. Trust me, when I heard your recording of you speak english in 2014 I was both surprised and bewildered because this stupid brain of mine presumed that you always spoke english. I continued to watch the rest of your video, following you, you stating your struggles and achievements throughout the Hana timeline and it was an eye-opener for me. This video has reinvigorated a new energy in my life and has convinced me to work hard and never ever give up on my dreams. Thank you for taking the time and putting the effort to make these videos, because it is truly inspiring. I am looking to move to Toronto in a year via a student visa, I pray to god that it ends up culminating in me getting a PR in Canada. Please keep do continue making these videos and I know it's a little late but congratulations on your PR. Good luck and thanks Hana !
I feel you. I went through the same phase and got my PR recently 😁. Hard work pays it off! Congrats Hana! Way to go 🥳
Congratulations hun..❤🙏
@@Carribean_gurl Thank you Hazel 😅
I live in France for almost 3 years now, just finished school and im currently transitioning to work life. Sometimes it seems hard and lonely but now after watching ur video im just proud of what i overcome so far and excited for the future. so THANK U so much cutie for the motivation to hang in there cuz i know that one day i will be living the life ive always dreamt of.
I was so touched when I see the self-love from the letters💞 This is so lovely and warm. That is how you become the person you are today! So proud of you. I should write a letter to myself everyeyar too! Finally, congrats on the new job and PR! 🥰
just finished the entire video. very inspiring. very brave of her to come to Canada knowing minimal English through now, speaking English like a native, getting herself permanent residency, getting a job and being able to afford the high living expenses...super brave for a local korean girl to embark on an adventure to Canada.
I CRIED WITH YOOUUUUUU AAAACKKKKKKKK SO GENUINEEEE. CORE MEMOORRYYYY. I know its been months but congratulations for getting that PR, Hana
Your English is so good! I'm jealous. It's also surprising how kind you are to yourself in your journals. It's really adorable!
I cried so many times watching your video. Thanks for sharing with us this true encouraging story of yours and I really love how amazingly brave and resilient you are during the whole process. It's like observed someone grow up and become a mature adult within 30 minutes. Really so proud of you and you inspired me so much!
Hi I am from India. Whoever you are Shana, your's is an inspiring video. I was sharing this link with others in the family. This is what I wrote in that message "These kind of videos inspire me. When you don't know a language and to fit into a system is like climbing a mountain, with frustration and defeat staring at you from all angles.
This then is the spirit to conquer, however impossible the future holds. It will be people like these that Canada will want. The never say die spirit."
The Last sequence I want to do when i got PR so badly, keep inspired other people!! Thanks
I'm a person who sent you commercial suggestion mail from korean blind company a few months ago
And suddenly this video pops up in my personal account
I'm here with a working holiday visa as you had
And I can't believe that how incredible time you spent during 7 years
Begging of this video I surprise that your English is perfect(I knew you're korean)
And after a few seconds, I realized why your English is that good
You have a lot of big passion, talent, power
I'm happy with your story
Thank you
girl you really made me cry im really so proud of you. you such a beautifull soul wish you alwys asuccessfull life
I just subbed to you, and by watching this, it feels like I've gone thru all these ups and downs with you. I'm SOOO happy to see what you've achieved as well. Cheers!
I tear up literally 2 mins into the video. You inspire me so much, I know about UX from your videos and I’ve decide to go after it 😤. Thank you Hana, sending you muchhhh loveeee ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Hi, Hana. I'm a new fan. I've been bingewatching your videos, and I must say you have inspired me to do better and even work harder. Seeing this video made me believe that really change is inevitable and hardwork really does pay off. Thank you and stay awesome!
감히 너무 열심히 살고 있다고 말도 못할정도로 멋지게 사시네요! 캐나다든 어딜 가든 성공할 분인거 같아요. 저, 정말 많이 배우고 깨닫고 반성하고 구독하고 가요 ^^ 앞으로도 많은 행복과 행운이 함께하시기 바랍니다
GREAT Video. Congratulations to Hana ! =========>"Stay hungry stay foolish" and you love the work of doing what you do.
🥰 🥳 Congratulations first to your PR. We have so many similarities in terms of Canadian experience. I came to Canada in 2015 and went to GBC in 2015-2016(2015 ESL 2016 Wireless networking) and I’m living at Yonge/Finch right now🤣. Language was definitely biggest barrier for me in the first few years. I feel so related when you’re talking about tuition fee, work visa, looking for a job, apply for a PR. 🥴been through all of them, but everything has turned out good now 👍 😊.
Lots of similarities! 😉
Congratulations on receiving your PR card and thank you for sharing this motivational story.
Those last words about TH-cam really hit hard. Congrats on all your accomplishments, Hana! What a great video.
I have to say you did the great jobs!!!! I was absolutely touching when I watched this video. It's so encouraging how you went through living here. I am exactly like you and I have no confident and can't speak English fluently in front of people. I came to Toronto last August and I also did some freelance projects for schools previously. Undoubtedly, of course like you I have to earn money to stay here, apply for the PR card in order to provide the best education for my daughter. I don't mind I gave up everything from my original country for sending her here to chase her dreams. If possible, we can reach out someday to share each other. Love you and all the best.
Congrats👏👏 i know the feeling, I've got mine in 5 yrs, thought it was too long😊. Enjoy as a permanent resident now👍👍💪💪
Congratulations on the huge achievement! Such a crazy long journey and inspiring. I'm planning to study in Toronto too you inspire me to study and pursue my dream in Toronto ❤🇨🇦💞
Catching up on your videos. Congratulations Hana! I hope you have true peace of mind and an even greater sense of home in Toronto now. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. 💗
Hey Hana, this is the first time that I stumbled upon your youtube channel, if you're reading this...you're an inspiration! I'm moving to Canada soon and I feel vulnerable but looking at how far you've come makes me so happy and hopeful. I had tear rolling down my cheeks everytime you read one of your letters. Congratulations on your PR and all your upcoming ventures...sending much love xoxo
Congratulations :) An amazing and inspiring story. Your accent is so good too! I came to Canada about 2 and a half years ago and was able to become a permanent resident a few weeks ago.
Congratulations Hana 🎉🎊💖👑
I am in awe of your journey thus far and you should wholeheartedly feel proud of yourself. When watching this video I felt like I was travelling through time with you, those letters to yourself are private and precious, Thank you for sharing and it is an honour and privilege to hear/see/know your story.
You are an inspiration!
Sending you lots of Love, stay safe and well 😊🙏🏽
I couldn't stop crying while watching this video. I have been a fan of your channel (and you) from the first video but I think it's first time to write a comment. Whenever I want to be lazy, I watch your youtube and jump out of the bed. I am far from perfection but I learn & inspired a lot from you. Thank you Hana! Wish you all the best your PR life in Canada!
Hi Hana. I’m inspired by your content all the time. And seeing someone who had similar problem like me and finally getting over it always gives me a motivation. I’m happy that you shared this experience with your audience. I wish you all the best and happiness 🎉
so related to your journey as the one who has applied for Green Card Process in the us and has been waiting for it to get thru. congrats on your PR and the best luck to you and your journey.
Congratulations Hana! I’m so proud of you that you’ve achieved so many things and got a PR as a result of your hard work! I usually don’t leave a comment on any social media but I couldn’t help saying thank you for sharing your beautiful journey and inspiring me. Wishing you all the best for your continuous journey xx
Thank you for your comment! 🤭
Its really commendable the struggle that you had to endure and the happy tears , I love everything about this video. From speaking very little to no english and now making videos in English, that is a journey that I would like to hear again and again. Make another video on how you taught yourself to speak English as a native speaker.
A lot of dedication and hard work to stay aboard on your own. Respect, as I know Toronto isn't always the easiest to get work in. Newcomers here have a lot hardships but in the long-run, a lot to do get ahead. Good to hear a story of someone succeeding here! Very inspirational and respect!
Its my 6th day in canada and I saw your video. I'm so proud of you. You are living many people dream. Go girl!!!!!
Congratulations, Hana! So so so well deserved! Your journey reminds me a lot of my younger self as I went through the same process as you :)
I wish you all the very best in your future endeavors. Last but not least, welcome home 🇨🇦
P.S. I had a good cry from this video lol
ever since i stumbled across one of your videos, 1 year ago, i've consistently watched your videos. coming from an 18 year old (almost 19) girl born in canada, i am so proud of you. even though i am a stranger, it's been so lovely to see you grow into the wonderful woman you are now. congratulations on becoming a PR!!! this is so exciting and i just know little hana never fathomed this moment would be real but it is! you are doing so well and so hard working. the details you put into making your videos don't go unnoticed and i hope you become successful in the future! hope 2022 is an even better year than the one before ❤️
Your English improved so much even from your first TH-cam video till now! Good job and keep up the good work!
지금까지 이어지고 있는 디자이너 취준생활에 체력적으로 정신적으로 솔직하게 힘들 때가 많지만 언니 영상들을 보면서 위로가 되기도 하고 늘 많은 에너지를 받고 가요 영상 속 과거의 하나가 말했듯 남이 아닌 스스로가 원하는 것을 꾸준히 지금처럼 세상에 보여주어서 고마워요잉🫶🫶
Thank you so much for the content. It’s really supportive. I’ve been fighting for the same thing. Hopefully I’ll be getting there soon. 🙏
wow how you improve english is so wonderful. tbh i thought you just said that you weren't good at in english you just were humble. but i heard you spoke back then and i was like woww Hana you have studied so hard. you inspire me a lot
OMG! I AM SO PROUD OF YOU! I came to the UK one year ago as an international student and was so confused about my future, my career and my life for this one year. I have the same problem with you, like language barriers and visa issues. I can totally understand this feelings and actually I cry many times when watching this vlog! And after receiving 999+ rejection, I finally get a full-time job offer! Hana, I'm pretty sure that you must be very thankful to yourself now. You work really hard and you deserve all of the best life! ❤️ Thank you for making this video, it inspires me a lot.
WTH!!! THIS IS THE BEST VIDEO YOU UPLOADED. tbh u inspired me to push through to study in Canada (back when I was still in PH). I can feel all the emotions and stories shown in this video. Very relatable. I'm very happy with your achievement and hoping to get mine soon too. All the best and keep on doing what you want. Supporting you endlessly *Rock on sign*
PS: Wow. Your English back in 2015 has improved so much. Still working on mine too 😅
I have SO much respect for you Hana. Holy shiiet lol I've been feeling depressed because my S/O lives in Canada and it's been such a struggle trying to find a job that will sponsor me. And I'm from America and English is my first language. So knowing people like you who work so hard despite language barriers, makes me feel like I'm not trying hard enough lol so thank you for this. I needed the motivation. Also PS, I like listening to you speak in Korean because Korean is my second language but I SUCK AT IT because I'm super white-washed and my bf is also white lol so hearing you talk makes me practice.
I just got my PR in Canada as well!! That feeling of just getting it, Congratulations!! Your videos are amazing!
Oh Hana congratulations. I also started my pr journey and oh boy I’m all kinds of emotions right now. I tap into your blessing 🙏. You are already an over comer. Enjoy
Awww the beginning of this video was so emotional. Congratulations Anna ❤️❤️❤️
As a fellow immigrant still waiting to hear from IRCC about my PR, I just want to tell you congratulations 🎉 this video was so inspirational and motivating. So happy for! “Go Little Rock Star ⭐️ “
Wow the way I got so emotional. I moved to US and same as you had no experience with English at all. You knew more than me before moving. I only knew the days, months, colors and numbers because I try to learn something days before. And now 8 years later I can think in English the same way I think in my native language. And the struggles I went through learning this new language. I never thought I would learn it at all. I felt very stupid. I am very proud of how far we have come. 👏🏾
congratulations nameishana. and also you did the first step to get Canadian citizenship. love and respect............
CONGRATULATIONS and all good for you in your live in the beautiful Canada, greetings for Colombia...
i love this video. there were segments which i re-watched again and again coz i felt very emotional. ur 2015-18 hit me hard. am 24 and i don't know what am doing with my life but the courage this video gives me is immense. Thank you.
I got my Canadian PR the same day as you!!!
It's been 6 years since I graduated from UofT and left Toronto to start a new life in Frankfurt, Germany. The thrill of independence and self discovery is always shadowed by this longing for home.
Congratulations!! I'm gonna apply for Canadian PR in the next half a year and I've been working for my PR for about 5 years now in Canada. I understand how it was hard would be. I hope you all the best for your future journey 🧡
Damn man .. first time in this channel since it popped up on my feed just now and I instantly thought she was native to the West so I kind of wondered why she had to get PR .. then she showed the clips of her speaking English 7 years ago ... i'm kind of blown away by the progress .. I have known Chinese, Japanese, Philippine's etc who have lived in Canada for over 20 years and still have heavy accents and slip up on Grammar all the time. Very impressive and something you should be proud of as well. Great video.
I've been waiting your videos for couple of days lol, it finally came. CONgrats!!!
i’m a new fans from taiwan ~ i really like your video style ! when i feel bad in my life i watch your video then i will feel better and full of power to continue to face challenges .
thank you💪🏻💪🏻☺️
It really inspired me a lot. I just an new comer to Canada for around 3 weeks. And i am struggling too. I am facing the language barrier too. Really hope that u can share ur notes to us and experience for us. Also, i decide to learn from u and write a letter to future me too. Thanks for your video. It really mean sth to me.
I enjoy your vlog because it realnans different. Like a real person struggle and life. I hope you continue cause it great to watch how you grown.
I can't believe you are not native speaker! Amazing!
Congrats! I also got my PR card a week ago! It's been a long journey!
Congratulations beautiful girl, love your VDO. You will become a Canadian Citizen in next 3 yrs, I can't wait for your VDO.
Every New comers always struggle with language barrier. I totally understand them because English isn’t their first language. I’m pretty sure Your video can relate to a lot of people and might help them to understand how much foreign people have to go through difficult times in everyday lives to survive. I think you have come a long way. Keeping up.
Cannot believe how you speak English fluently, I have a lot of Korean friends but they cannot speak well. But you are extraordinary. Probably you have good at bast on English.
I'm actually amazed this quality of content is for free here on TH-cam. Your storytelling, attention to detail and video editing is on another level. I would seriously pay to watch your videos/see your content. Thank you so much for your hard work!
Your English is perfect. I'm really impressed!
Got my PR 2, congratulations!!
This is so emotional for me 😫, I shared tears watching this … I love how you documented everything. I’m thinking of moving to Canada and this was so inspiring to me 😌
Congratulation Hana, feeling happy for what you achieve! I almost cry when I see you cry while you are reading the letter! I love to hear you speak English! Is very native! I wish I will get my PR this year soon!
I have been a subscriber for a few months and I always thought you had a perfect life and envied you so much. I have been in Canada for 3 years now and it’s been hard to be honest but watching this video and hearing your story gives me hope that things will get better with time and hard work. Thank you so much for sharing, sending you love and light 🤍
I FREAKING LOVEEEEE your creativity omg!
정말 너무 너무 멋진 사람 ..
아니 저는 왜 2016년 부터 눈물 좔좔이죠 ㅠㅠ..?
인터넷으로, 유튜브로 알게 된 언니지만
언니 영상으로 항상 많은 힘과 영감을 얻고 있어요 ..
왠지는 몰라도 지금 영상 보고 있는 내내 오열 파티 중 친구가 옆에서 뭐라고 하네요.. ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
하나 언니 못잃어 .. 진짜 내 인생 최고의 유튜바.... ㅠ
해외에서 밥벌어 먹고 사는 비슷한 삶을 살고 있는 사람으로써, 감명깊게 영상을 시청했습니다.
매년의 편지를 읽을 때마다 제가 다 울컥울컥해서, 말로 표현하지 못하고 힘들고 어려웠을 시간이 얼마나 많았을지... ㅎㅎㅎ
그리고 그 경험들과 기억들이 본인의 머리속으로 그 얼마나 많은 하이라이트들이 스쳐 지나 갔을지...
정말 긴 시간 타지에서 외롭고 힘든 시간 이겨내신만큼 좋은 결과가 나타나서 참 한편으로는 뿌듯한 마음도 드네요^^
You are the so worth it as you are. So proud of you Hana 😊
Damn the mom moment actually teared me up. Congratualtions Hana! and Beautiful Video! ❤
Congrats on getting your PR! 🤗💞
Most of us would just dream to be where you are now but after listening to what you've been through, we can definitely say you deserve everything you have worked hard for. I admire your vlogs because there were so fun to watch but now I admire you more as a person because of all the things you've done. I also found it very touching how kind your letters to yourself were. In your letter, you say that you can be harsh to yourself and be disappointed when you think you did not do enough work but then you are able to understand and forgive yourself for things that you know you shouldn't even feel guilty about. I have never seen such a lovely relationship to oneself before and I admire you so much for it. I hope that whatever you have written this year for your next year self will help remind how amazing you are and that any emotions you will feel during this year are valid. May you achieve all of your goals and continue this healthy relationship you have with yourself.
Lots of love from your quiet fan watcher ❤ ( It is my first time ever commenting here haha 😅 )
Congratulations, Hana! I can tell you that your determination, effort, and perseverance will continue to bring you many years of success and good life. Your experience reminds me of when I came to Canada in 1992 and got my PR in 2000 in 8 years. :> Now, I'm so happy that I decided to live in Canada and I'm looking forward to enjoying retirement life in beautiful Canada in the nearest future. Good luck in 2022+!
Currently working on my pr. Hope I can experience this feeling soon
처음에 채널을 찾았을떈 "와 진짜 능력좋은 분인가 보다, 아파트 진짜 좋다" 이렇게 생각했는데, (물론 사실이지만) 이렇게 열심히 밤낮 공부하고, 일하고, 여기까지 오셨다는거 정말 대단하시고 저한테 정말 inspirational 해요. 저는 좀더 어릴때 와서 지금은 많이 느슨해? 졌는데 언니처럼 이렇게 열심히 사시는 분들 보며 정말 제 자신이 한심하게 느껴지네요. 혹시 코로나 끝나고 팬미팅 같은거 하면 정말 실제로 뵙고 싶네요! 화이팅 하세요
I just arrived in Canada a few months ago. I also have the plan to get PR in Canada. I know for me it will be longtime and not easy to be there. But your video will be motivating me and I hope one day I will be there as well.
I cried while watching this, I too write letters to myself, but as I still haven't achieved my main goal yet ( for years) so I still didn't read any of them, I almost gave u^p and started thinking of setteling: maybe it's not meant to be, maybe I just neeed to be content with what I achieved now, but this, this gave me a new urge to actually finish my younger self dream and proudly read those letters. One day I'll be able to do that, as for you Hana, you went through a lot, congratulations of your PR, and congratulations for making it through all.
Thank you for sharing such personal moments with us, it means a lot.
Congrats on the Journey. New subscriber here and been getting your videos recommended. so watching to support cheers
very proud of you Hana.Congratulations you got your PR .Love your life story. Toronto is your home. Enjoy !!!
This's the first video i watch yours but I'm so proud of you and keep having all positivities❤️