Gaby is from El Salvador. Ever since she was young, she knew she wanted to leave the country. Some friends were sad when she would say “yeah, but I’m leaving.” Her friend would always talk about their future all together like attending each other weddings but she would just tell them that she wouldn’t beContinue reading “Gaby: The creative soul”
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Katherine: Right on time
I have known Katherine since we were eight years old. We have been together throughout all of our school years. But, when it was time for her to decide where to go to University she wasn’t sure what direction to take. Early years Katherine Alejandra was born on Feb. 13 in Toronto, Canada. But sheContinue reading “Katherine: Right on time”
Joy: The openness
Joy is a very sweet and funny girl. I meet her at our workplace in College. It has always amazed me how she could have a smile in her fun at all times. When hearing her story I could understand where that happiness came from. I wanted to share her light and good vibes withContinue reading “Joy: The openness”
Chloe: Don’t judge a book by its cover
Chloe grew up in Mississauga, Ontario, in a little suburban neighbourhood. Her household consisted of her two sisters and her parents. While growing up her mom stayed at home while her Dad was chief of Ardoch Algonquins. Ardoch is near Ottowa so it was a four-hour drive, so her Dad was often not home asContinue reading “Chloe: Don’t judge a book by its cover”
Disha: The social butterfly
When she was just a child in Kindergarten, she used to be a very cheerful girl. She used to talk to everyone and they all called her the social butterfly. Because she was a big talker, every teacher-parent meeting her parents used to receive the same feedback: She is a very bright child but sheContinue reading “Disha: The social butterfly”
2020 – Holidays, yay!
Hello Friends! Did you miss me? I know, I know… I have been a little bit quiet around here but I do have a good excuse. For winter break I went back home to Lima for three weeks! Oh wow, what an amazing trip. Full of emotions, laughs, hugs, food and Christmas Time. Around October,Continue reading “2020 – Holidays, yay!”
Q&A: 14 random questions with Camila
Hello friends! This post is going to be a little different from my previous ones. As you know my name is Camila Ruiz. I want you guys to get to know me a little bit more so I prepared a video where I answer some personal questions. Apart from this video, you can also knowContinue reading “Q&A: 14 random questions with Camila”
“Decisions, decisions…”
“It was a really big decision when I had to think about this. It was taking a huge step in my life. It was a very difficult one, but I think it was actually what I always wanted.” Sajal came to Canada a year ago and enrolled in Event Management at Algonquin College (Ottawa). ForContinue reading ““Decisions, decisions…””
“I feel free”
AliReza has lived his whole life in his motherland —Mashhad, Iran— until a year ago when he came here to Toronto, Canada. Back home he attended Azad Islamic University and obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture. Once he graduated something happened in his life that made him change his path: he started doing photography asContinue reading ““I feel free””
“Home is…my mom’s hugs”
Kristel is a nomad who has lived in many countries since she was 17. But now she is building her nest, her home. Before finishing high school in Lima, Peru, there was something inside her that wanted to get out of there. To finish her studies in London — Cambridge Tutors College — she appliedContinue reading ““Home is…my mom’s hugs””
Stories from Toronto 