How My Life Changed After Immigration. Hardships In My first 10 years in Canada.

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What's immigration really feels like? How long does it take to integrate and assimilate in the new country after immigration? I am sharing my immigration experience and how long it took me to adapt and assimilate in Canada, and share some life lessons too. I talk about the initial crisis phase when I learned English and was wondering how to make friends. After that I shared the assimilation phase, where I got accepted to university, and started student life, and then I talk about acceleration phase where I finally built a stable and comfortable life as Russian immigrant in Canada
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@fatimamohsin5226 2 жыл бұрын

I also moved to Canada in 2009, but I was 29, had a blooming career back home. I can relate to every single word that you have said. Really an honest overview!

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Fatima! How are you enjoying Canada now? Are you happy about the move l?

@fatimamohsin5226 2 жыл бұрын

@@MakeThatChange you are welcome! To be honest it was a move I regretted at first, because I had to leave so much more than I could even imagine back home, but now seeing the crazy global dynamics, I believe that I made the best decision of my life moving to Canada. There is so much to explore here not only professionally but culturally as well.

@kamal-hassan Жыл бұрын

@@fatimamohsin5226 I'm thinking of moving, but seeing these much difficulties you guys had, I'm in tears, I can't tolerate on such hardships. I better not move.

@aloysiusgregory 4 ай бұрын

I'm almost 4 years in, and you have no idea how much this video helps me right now Anastasia. Thank you. 🙏❤

@annavy7945 2 жыл бұрын

It's extra hard when you are by yourself with no family members there to give you the much needed support. The country can feel extra foreign to you and you find it difficult to integrate into the culture and the local lifestyle properly. Congratulations on your successful story Anastasia 💗 from Melbourne, Australia 🌏🇦🇺

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Anna! Being alone in a new country is definitely a lot harder, I’ve met a handful of people who’ve struggled with loneliness in the first few years. Covid certainly didn’t help newcomers integrate better 😒 I hope you are staying well and safe in there! Cheers 🤗

@kwabsmundi4395 2 жыл бұрын

@Anna vy I am actually considering between canada and Australia. Any experience on getting a PR in Australia?

@annavy7945 2 жыл бұрын

@@kwabsmundi4395 Best through either work or marriage.

@tphan 2 жыл бұрын

She speaks perfect English.

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words 🙏

@snterp 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely. But there's also no reason to be ashamed of a Russian accent. I think most native English speakers find it enjoyable and entertaining (in a good way!).

@suryakabi4684 Жыл бұрын

There is just so much honesty in what you are saying , that it feels i am listening to someone i have known for years. I just landed here in Toronto, looking forward to life.

@uneajongo2432 2 жыл бұрын

Very insightful for a person going back to school at 21 from scratch, this really helped me out thank you.

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it helped!

@gingi453 2 жыл бұрын

I may add two important decisions you need to make: 1. You need to know very clearly why you are leaving your home country, and it has to be a very strong reason for that! 2. Why you chose Canada, and not other lands. This is also important to think clearly, even if you have limited knowledge of the land, but without these two, you may not have the strength to stay on and may lose at the end. Migration is a serious challenge to most, and do not expect that other will look after you, you need to relearn a lot of things that you took granted in your home country, so it is not given free of charge, you must know why you are making such investment.

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Very well summed up Andras. Wise words 🙏

@jobenmenachem2269 Жыл бұрын

... and ... even immigration to one country is not final. I have been successfully integrated into the British society to find my wonderful wife in Denmark. Moving from the UK to Denmark has been and is still the best decision I have ever taken so far.

@gingi453 Жыл бұрын

@@jobenmenachem2269 Yes, the Brits are pretty trained to use migration to their ends..the Danes are taking a bit more socially level approach..have you learned the language or English is sufficient to live there?

@kettenbrecher662 2 жыл бұрын

I'm moving to Toronto from my home country, I needed to hear these reassuring words. Thanks!

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it made you feel better Ketten! Assimilation takes time, patience and perseverance are key!

@luisasterioquerubin6829 2 жыл бұрын

I'll be moving in to Mussissauga in a few days. Thanks.

@luisasterioquerubin6829 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats

@ginabelanger9882 3 жыл бұрын

Canada is very lucky to have you. So glad you are here. Happy Earth Day!

@MakeThatChange 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Gina! Same to you & stay safe!

@shijolazarabstransportslim3098 3 жыл бұрын

U just avoided me...but that's just ok

@markbernier8434 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting perspective. I think that many immigrants miss out on experiences and friendships here because they interpret reserve as indifference.

@MakeThatChange 3 жыл бұрын

I can totally agree with that, Mark. Been there myself, BUT it does take courage and specific personality to approach "reserve"

@albs1448 2 жыл бұрын

Wow so 29 and you look like 40. Canada must have absolutely make you old so fast😫😫. Damn Canada....you just speed her age so fast so quick.

@antoniosalgados5528 2 жыл бұрын

Love that persistence story. Go girl your sharing something that is invaluable. Everyone goes through the different phases in life. No one improves if they done go through the struggle fire. You did kodus to you.

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for the kind words of support Antonio!

@vaunmalone3064 2 жыл бұрын

You are so brave and strong! Straight to crisis phase - this I understand! You are winning now!

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Vaun, wishing you strength and resilience to win!

@sarathchand2210 Жыл бұрын

Thank You. This is super helpful.

@raelatayi Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the encouragement part of it, I wish I could like more than 1000 times. Keep up the good work

@byahmohammed6849 2 жыл бұрын

I've been here for 6 years and it looks like we've had the same experience so far! but the best thing about Canada, Canadians are super welcoming and they're supportive towards the immigrants. The hard works always pay off.

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Yes totally agreed!🙏

@agustinmartinezcasas1009 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! That was/is an amazing journey. Thanks for sharing!

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching 😊

@danielcontreras1386 Жыл бұрын

I have just been in Vancouver for one year and five months, which has been challenging. I had a horrible experience in my first two jobs here; the cultural differences are enormous, and even when you are open to accepting and adapting, some people were precisely the opposite and made an active effort to make my life a nightmare; It took me months to recover my confidence, what I advise is go to therapy or at least talk with some friend or family about it, we are not alone and required a lot o ovaries or balls to do what we have done. The thing, as you mentioned, is to be willing to change and embrace that very change we pursued in the first place. So this is a message to every person that is reading this comment, You fucking got it!

@george.unikyan Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your amazing video! I could relate to so much! I moved to Australia and went back to uni ti study law at the ripe old age of 30, and was often the oldest student in the class. I pushed through though, and somehow made it work! All the best on your Canadian journey!

@Mrsrestartagain Жыл бұрын

Very well said. I could relate to every single word you said. Thanks for sharing your experience with us.

@asaniaa 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your experience and being vulnerable. This is very helpful. 🙏🏾🙏🏾

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words Asania

@anishiagopi5219 2 жыл бұрын

Just came across this video.So happy to hear your story!Thank You!!!!

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching 😊

@globallinkent419 2 жыл бұрын

I totally needed such an inspiration and super tight advice.. I appreciate and all the best

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

right on! Glad it helped!

@etienemilagre2221 2 жыл бұрын

I love you, feel me so much inspired, thank you!!!

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Etiene!

@janetadlas 2 жыл бұрын

Great job! realtalk and very informative. thanks

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jane 🙌

@ranli9607 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you so much for your honesty. It’s inspiring!

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Ran!

@naserkm9070 2 жыл бұрын

I know you guys from yulia channel ,just wanted to thank you ,and say it means alot to us ,take care guys

@donsolaris8477 2 жыл бұрын

interesting story and your English is great. Don't loose your identity or heritage...It used to be much better over here...thank you...

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Don Solaris for the encouragement

@snterp 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! That about somes up the experience for a lot of people. Not easy. But life is long and the important thing is to "get there" some day - it usually doesn't matter in the long run if it takes a few years longer.

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Such wise words! Thank you for watching :)

@tempellem 2 жыл бұрын

The analogy of the tree being pulled out is what I have been using in the past years when I lived abroad for a long while for a job. It does feel that way.

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

❤️🌴💇‍♀️

@andrewareva4605 2 жыл бұрын

Your starting point for beauty is more advanced than others.

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Andrew, you are too kind.

@hamzaidarwish7663 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your new life in canada , your story is so inspiring . I think you have been so determined and so brave. Well done

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@learnenglishwithali5791 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciated and thanks for sharing your experience.

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found value in it Ali 🙌

@rosanafv18 2 жыл бұрын

Love your chanel, girls! Your english is great! ❤

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rosana !

@smilesikand 3 жыл бұрын

wow, what an inspiring journey ! thanks for sharing.

@MakeThatChange 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Smile, it means a lot!

@dilanwickramasekara8860 2 жыл бұрын

Good explanation and very useful :) Thanks for sharing your experience and wish you more success in coming years.

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too!

@aryanziaie8016 2 жыл бұрын

This was one of the most honest and best videos about immigration. Shoutout to you and I wish you more success in your journey.

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Aryan. Wishing you all the best!

@imedb5385 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video, Thank you for sharing this valuable experience

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Imed!

@MarginCall123 2 жыл бұрын

I've watched a few of your videos and I have to admit I'm impressed by your level in English. You speak very eloquently.

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Shinra! Much appreciated !

@DataWithDarshan Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience, I am "mak(ing) that change" next week! I'll be moving to Alberta from the States and excited to see what the future holds.

@MakeThatChange Жыл бұрын

Best of luck 🍀😊

@MrAnti3z 2 жыл бұрын

...let me speak from my Xeart..)...very proud to be your compatriot...all the best to you and keep moving forward to new horizons sharing it with others

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Roman! Your compatriot support means a lot 🤗

@Yoshunya Жыл бұрын

Dear Anastasia and Anna! You’re amazing and super-brave! I’m having so much joy and valuable insights from your videos! Following this video, would you be so kind and recommend a bunch of books which may be helpful to understand and embrace those attitudes and habits to integrate into Canadian society, growing a personal and professional networks for us, plannibg to immigrate or the newcomers? Thanks again and please, keep on doing, you’re making an huge positive impact on people’s lives

@ramkumarbarathan Жыл бұрын

All your videos are awesome. I’m moving to Saskatoon by early 2024, from Qatar. Thank you for all the information.

@MakeThatChange Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome! All the best with your plans!

@KingCocaGold 2 жыл бұрын

You have shown a lot of resilience in dealing with the Cultural Challenges in Canada! Kudos to you.

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

thank you Neil!

@douglaskey2002 2 жыл бұрын

In this channel I receive excellent information and I learn English. Muchas gracias!

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that, Douglas!

@Version1x 2 жыл бұрын

New fan of your channel here. Love the contents you make and tackle.

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

thank you!

@abdelhakim8269 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your amazing expérience 🙏

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@tomodomo1000 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for such a great video! I can't imagine how hard it is for Russian immigrants after Russia started a war in Ukraine.

@avduevskiy 2 жыл бұрын

Very honest and interesting story, thank you!

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@dresshabt981 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant & Beautiful- love it ! Proud of u.

@MakeThatChange Жыл бұрын

❤️

@karanmarwaha6605 Жыл бұрын

resilience and determination pays off!

@MakeThatChange Жыл бұрын

🙌

@alpenveg Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video and for sharing Your experience.

@MakeThatChange Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@lauracrevillen4453 Жыл бұрын

Yes and also - there's nothing wrong in taking time to figure our life out. Sometimes it could take decades. Other than that, I did went through the honeymoon phase but after 12 years, there's a new phase that's coming up: I'd call it the break up phase where I keep thinking of going back to my home country...

@MakeThatChange Жыл бұрын

Oh really! What reasons make you want to go back? What’s changed?

@lauracrevillen4453 Жыл бұрын

@@MakeThatChange Well I guess it's really hard to create a stable network of friends, so feeling like I don't belong. Language is still a barrier even though I'm proficient but it'll never get as comfortable as communicating in my mother tongues. The culture in Canada in general feels quite individualistic to me - so there's really a lack of social cohesion that contributes to my feeling of not really belonging here after all.

@smailassouane 2 жыл бұрын

I just saw your video & believe me I find it really interesting & rich in human experience. You're a tough & a motivated person, you didn't give up, you continued fighting & you finally succeeded.

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Smail! Sending you blessings!

@smailassouane 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, keep up the good work, Blessings to you too

@jamesl9371 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I’m Canadian but it’s interesting to watch your videos. I went to Russia in 2013 and visited St Petersburg and Moscow. I really enjoyed going there

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching 😊

@tatianarazafitsiferana9935 7 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for your sharing. I really appreciate your honesty about your experience. I decided to immigrate in Canada and our departure is soon. I am excited and a little bit scared because truly I leave my confort zone but I know why I decided to go and I always put my goals on my mind. I will continue to watch on your videos which are really helpfull so thank you so much.

@MakeThatChange 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Wishing you all the best in your move! Stay safe and stay strong! Let us know what information you want to learn more about on this channel!

@ChrisG4Johny 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!!

@MakeThatChange 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris! Glad you enjoyed it

@ikiman1234 3 жыл бұрын

Exelent presentation of your life journey in Canada. You go girl... Ivan (from Montreal)

@MakeThatChange 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your dear support, Ivan! 😃 Take good care of yourself!

@raymondcouture9374 Жыл бұрын

Bonne chance et tout les succès que vous méritez.

@glennelliott708 3 жыл бұрын

Inspirational. Welcome aboard.

@MakeThatChange 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the warm welcome Glenn 🙏

@soepagyatso5570 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your success and you deserve what you have achieved. You are inspiring to new comers and its great service you are providing who can follow your foot steps and achieve similar success. Thank you.

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching 😊

@teejaylecapois9741 2 жыл бұрын

Take heart my friend. It gets better.

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

@anasfrh 3 жыл бұрын

This was a great video and reflection! I made a move to Canada as CoVID started picking up last year, staying in Toronto for a couple of months and then moving to Montreal. I can identity with some of the challenges you've been through and I relate a lot to how you said at some point you felt like you didn't want to be so different and sound so different. I am glad to hear you managed to rediscover that pride in your heritage and your personal growth story. We all come from different backgrounds and go through a lot of challenges and it's often easy to fall into the trap of comparing our current situation with the one of folks who might have different endowments that ours. It's always good to reminds ourselves of that. Also, I really liked your modified framework of the immigrant's journey. I wasn't expecting to hear about product management in this video hehehe (maybe YT knows that I have interests at the intersection of PM and tips for new immigrants to Canada) but I am glad to hear you found your way into that and are enjoying it.

@MakeThatChange 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Anas, I'm glad to hear you can resonate with lots of things here, it's nice to meet people who can relate to the feelings you have. How are you enjoying Montreal overall? Are you in product as well?

@anasfrh 3 жыл бұрын

@@MakeThatChange With the lockdowns and WFH, it's been hard to take advantage of all the things the city has to offer but I am in love with the nature and the parks here (I used to live in Doha, Qatar and I don't miss the desert). I am looking forward to things opening more this summer :D I heard Montreal has an amazing summer energy. I am not in product, I work as data analyst for MG but I have been looking to pivot into product and maybe giving it a try.

@MakeThatChange 3 жыл бұрын

I hope you get to enjoy a glimpse of Montreal in the summer when things reopen soon, Anas! Don't hesitate to reach out or connect on instagram with me to chat about product, I do career and product mentorship.

@barbaragrison2978 9 ай бұрын

Super helpful!! :)😊

@MakeThatChange 9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@derrickwobson6107 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you this is like a motivation to me so helpful😍

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! All the best in your endeavours!

@dix4829 2 жыл бұрын

What a great video !!

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

You are so kind!

@jkprez 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed your video. As an English Canadian I just want to say that although you have a Russian accent your spoken English is excellent. Glad to hear that you have decided Canada is the place to be. Most Canadians know this but as we are all humble we don't tend to advertise it. ;-)

@MakeThatChange 3 жыл бұрын

You guys are fantastic🥰 thank you for being you

@cagelsthrough 2 жыл бұрын

She doesn't have a russian accent but a north american accent with russian relics

@Denis50832 2 жыл бұрын

she actually hardly has a Russian accent, a very soft Scandinavian accent and her English is perfect , the level of the native speaker

@HectorRodriguez-ww1hi 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Anastasia, this is the type of content that really makes a difference, you can really be called an Influencer!! Because you share valuable content that help! You provide a clear, true and unique perspective on what to expect from the immigration process and life as an immigrant. I just started my process to achieve the Canadian dream, but I'm still in my country, congratulations on your achievements and your personal growth!! Thanks for share your journey and personal experience as immigrant!! My best wishes for you!! And you can be sure this kind of videos helps a lot!!!

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching 🙏

@thescholarscamp6426 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice, beautiful presented. You are a person who can go further in life.

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching 🙏

@zdravomihovil96 2 жыл бұрын

This was extremely relatable, especially the part about being ashamed of your accent and where you are from. When I was living in Italy, it took me so long to stop caring about my accent and to stop trying to minimize the fact that I'm American.. and by the time I stopped caring about my accent and people knowing where I was from, it had become a lot less noticeable anyways (assimilation I guess haha). I feel like at first, all we really want to do is fit in and not be seen as "other." I'm glad you're enjoying your life in Canada and that you've had such great experiences :D Being an immigrant is challenging but it adds so much richness and depth to life that others who have always stayed in their home country will never understand

@pierfrancescocusati9619 2 жыл бұрын

man from usa to italy? what's the reason?

@zdravomihovil96 2 жыл бұрын

Mio papà è italiano ahah

@zdravomihovil96 2 жыл бұрын

E poi secondo me in italia si vive meglio

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience Mike! Are you still in Italy?

@Ahmed-yj6lc 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you.

@1975edgard Жыл бұрын

In a manner, it looks to me that on our moves it must exists A PURPOSE. Probably you were young and hard to find out your own space. Of course through the years you did it, hardly or not. I see sometimes even if we are in our motherland isn't easy and by making a move, to immigrate it can blow our mind up. Your words were honest and precise to give anyone else what lies ahead when minding about immigration. Thank you for sharing that experience and advices.

@abrahamlincolnramlochan9787 2 жыл бұрын

Wow,you're really Russian?that's awesome,great and don't you ever feel that everyone don't like Russian girls or people ,yes many people do or don't, but you can't give up, I'm sure your mom and dad would tell you give em hell and kill em with love ,but I personally think that you have come soooooo far and you're doing so good ok,and yea you English is perfect and fluent,that's good, only you and God knows the struggle you have been through, God loves you and so do I and a billion people to okay, God bless and Godspeed.

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Abraham for the kind words! God bless you too 🙏🙏🙏

@kamal-hassan Жыл бұрын

I can't tolerate on such difficulties! I'll never think again of moving.

@MakeThatChange Жыл бұрын

Hope you’re in a good place now!

@ladyhusain612 2 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas and happy new year 2022, Anastasia.... May good fate life be with u and your friends, Anna always, this is could become a participate for move to Canada 😇🙏🏻🕊️🕊️🕊️🎊🎉💐🎄✨🌹

@lawrencelawrence3920 2 жыл бұрын

Canadian here and although it is not strong i can hear your Russian accent and it is wonderful. Russian was my first language even though I was born in Canada so maybe that is why. Many older family member and friends barely spoke English even though they were born in Canada, so you are doing very well.

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lawrence!🙏

@elenagalkov9726 2 жыл бұрын

Молодец! Откровенно и информативно! Good luck to you!

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Спасибо! 🥰

@inmerava 2 жыл бұрын

I love plants and when I used to move one of my plants to other place they got so stress. That's way I feel now. I don't have family, friends, not job because I'm going through sponsorship... It's so hard and the people cant understand your feeling because they think you have a better life, the dreams of many people. However Its so hard the transition, the culture are intimidating, some people are so rude with the immigrant... It's too much to assimilate. But all experiences It makes you strong and more brave. Thank you for this video.

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your perspective Indhira! It is brave to admit how hard it is, and I can totally relate to others thinking you're having the time of your life, when the first few years are so hard on you. I am sure you're coming out of that experience stronger than ever!

@ladyazkaban8657 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. I am planning to immigrate to Canada. I know it will be hard. At least I know what to expect

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

All the best to you in your journey! Let us know how it goes ☺️

@ehsannajafian7776 4 ай бұрын

Great and helpful video

@MakeThatChange 4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@D_isco_D_ancer 2 жыл бұрын

We came to this country in the same year apparently. I thought I've been here for a decade only but you made me realize that it's more than that. Its been quite a ride. My situation although very different is still a classic immigrant story. I left my home country 5 years before migrating to Canada so in a way when I landed here, I was in a crisis mode and with a lot of knowledge to fend myself as an immigrant. One other thing to warn to future migrants is that if you come to Canada and spend here those first ten years usually things get better in every way.. And after those ten years, you are inextricably linked to this country. Its very rare to see someone after then years here to go back or to move to another country. The Canadian system is set in a way that after that time you are here till you decide either to retire or die.

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more! How are you feeling in Canada now, more than 10 years done?

@D_isco_D_ancer 2 жыл бұрын

@@MakeThatChange It's good now, its lets say "normal" and its what its expected. In any way that is good especially if someone comes from a country that is constantly in unexpected mode.Im at an age that my focus now is to plan for a good and reasonable retirement. Assessing what do I need to do in the next 10 to 15 years to achieve that. Not many countries offer that possibility so I'm grateful that is possible in this country.

@emreinsel2271 Жыл бұрын

Excellent comments, thank you!

@MakeThatChange Жыл бұрын

🙏🙏

@wilecoyote1021 3 жыл бұрын

i think you ladies have created a great little channel. genuine and authentic. i also liked your simple outdoor visit to nearby nature/parks. keep doing what you do! Would you girls also consider doing a mini series of videos advising cdns on travel to Russia for the first time. Specifically tourism travel. Which parts of Russia are 'must-see'? Foods that are 'must try'? Experiences that are a 'must try'? I have never visited Russia but hope to one day. What you ladies could offer is the perspective from an actual 'local' (as opposed to Western travel vloggers who have never lived there before). Not just Moscow or St Petersburg, but any parts of Russia or the greater Federation. thanks!

@MakeThatChange 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Wile and for taking the time to leave a comment to us! Thank you for the suggestions for the video, we will think about what we could share about Russia. It would be great if we could travel to that part too, when it's safe to do so. We could perhaps start with some Russian foods and how to make them from anywhere?

@shukladutt 2 жыл бұрын

Do that. But Not too much non vegetarian if you can

@ashiqurrahman1600 2 жыл бұрын

I'm 41. After watching your video I get hopeless, It was a really hard Story. Thanks for your hard experience.

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

There’s always hope! Just believe! 🙏🙌

@wolfgangselle3272 2 жыл бұрын

@Ashiqur Rahman … I moved to Canada when I was 41…. Now I’m here for over 12 years ( and I’m still not a Canadian citizenship that’s a other story ) but I’m really considering to leave Canada … mostly because of the weather … and I must tell u and all the people who will ask I was born in cold climate country too and I can handle the winter here. But over 6 months cold weather sucks especially when u work only outside ( I’m working in construction ) but after 12 years working the cold winter I’m done …

@ashiqurrahman1600 2 жыл бұрын

@@wolfgangselle3272 i don't know where you from but i live in minimum 10 degrees in winter and 40 degrees in summer. i can't imagine the weather over there.

@TheKathylamwy Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your inspiring sharing

@MakeThatChange Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@solitudebychoice Жыл бұрын

2 weeks left for my departure to Canada and I every day handle with a huge amount of stress, so I do some workout and walks to relief that stress and try to think in positive way.

@MakeThatChange Жыл бұрын

You’ve got this! Workouts are the best! All the best with your travels and have a safe landing! Keep us posted on how it goes

@qasimhameed3988 2 жыл бұрын

Too awesome video. U r amazing

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@adam-nw5cn 2 жыл бұрын

These videos are so good 😭😭😭

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@allanduarte1008 2 жыл бұрын

Wow!! It feels great to know that Canada immigration can be successful. I am about to do that difficult decision and I can't deny that I feel scary about it. Your video really help me out so thank you very much!!!

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and wishing you the best of luck! What are you scared of the most in your journey?

@allanduarte1008 2 жыл бұрын

@@MakeThatChange I feel sacred about to come alone to Canada but at the same time I feel excited becase it's something that I really want.

@mado6286 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. As an immigrant of 7 years I am steal looking to improve myself in all areas ( relationship, work, financial...) I also did the same move from Montreal to Toronto after one year arriving to learn English . Thank you for being honest and congratulations on your successful life. You gain a new subscriber 💗

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Sending you a delayed Thank you for subscribing and watching the video! ☺️ hope you’re enjoying Toronto!

@alexmichael7461 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Just recently moved to Canada and could somewhat relate. 😅

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the new home! How's settling down for you?

@canadianspirit8405 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting! Don’t forget to come back to Mtl once in a while 😉

@MakeThatChange 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely! That's the plan!😀

@lifefordummies Жыл бұрын

I LOVE learning about proverbs and expressions from other languages! :)

@MakeThatChange Жыл бұрын

whats your favourite proverb you've learned so far?

@lifefordummies Жыл бұрын

@Make That Change Not sure if I can say it on here! 😅 A Russian friend felt like he paid too much for a used vehicle that kept breaking down. He said, "In Russia we have expression. I pay for dog (male reproductive organ) 🤣🤣🤣

@MakeThatChange Жыл бұрын

never heard of that one - but can totally imagine a Russian saying that :D

@freewind1977 Жыл бұрын

Oh Anastasia, thank you very much

@MakeThatChange Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome

@annakiseleva6497 2 жыл бұрын

I also moved to Canada at the age of 19 from Saint Petersburg :) Would be awesome to hang out in Toronto if you're down for it :) Good luck with your channel!

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Anna 👋 nice to meet a fellow St P folk. DM me on IG!

@Denis50832 2 жыл бұрын

@@MakeThatChange from SP too

@xeray6032 2 жыл бұрын

We all have our own nature. You came to Canada when you were young, and you were still under the control of family decisions and having to fit in with situations where you were not the primary person of concern. I think you went through many of the same "growing pains" that people your age were experiencing without being immigrants. Good for you!!! :)

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the thoughtful words, Xe❤️

@user-bw9hb7ei8p 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your sharing, it's an amazing experiance, I hope that I can immigrate to Canda too, because my country is going to crazy.

@nishanimuhandiram8905 2 жыл бұрын

Girls u all r doing a great job

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much :)

@noel.mfongeh 9 ай бұрын

Exactly what i need to hear. Just got to canada 3weeks ago and my immediate reaction is, what have i done!

@shijolazarabstransportslim3098 3 жыл бұрын

Omg..that's so cool 😎

@MakeThatChange 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry man didn't mean to avoid you ♥️ thanks for calling me out for that

@geoffmary1767 3 жыл бұрын

Beautifully said! I would be interested to know what I, as a native born Canadian can do differently to help with the transition.

@MakeThatChange 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Geoff, thank you for your question. It took us a while to think about your thoughtful question. Check in with your newcomer colleagues if you have any, ask them how the assimilation is going or invite them for a coffee. Oftentimes, social integration is the hardest, so doing anything to help them feel less alien and alone would be instrumental in their life! I think the biggest part is just be open and accepting - even if someone has an accent or speaks slowly, listen carefully and be patient. What do you think?

@mohammeddaddi8989 2 жыл бұрын

While listening to you I started thinking about my first months when I first moved to china to pursue my studies there...I can relate myself with a lot of what you said and what you have been through,, I was just 18yo, it was my first time to leave my country,, to where? To China!! For what? Not for just a visit but to study there,, it was a very challenging experience, my parents thought I would come back in my first week there,, but thank God I didn't ❤️

@MakeThatChange 2 жыл бұрын

You’re such a strong character Mohammed!