Moving to another country sounded exciting, but at the same time it felt scary. Before coming to Canada I wondered if I could manage everything on my own. Would I find good friends? Would I understand the teachers? Would I feel comfortable in a new place far away from home? All those questions stayed in my mind the first weeks.
Now, after some time here, things look very different. I discovered that I can actually take care of myself better than I thought. I learned how to do laundry without destroying my clothes, and I can prepare easy meals when I don’t feel like eating outside. Sometimes I still eat too many cereals or fast food, but at least I try to balance with fruit and some vegetables.
The best part is the people I have met. I did not expect to connect so fast, but little by little I made friends, and now we usually go for walks, study together, or just talk in English. This helps me improve my language every day. At first it was difficult, but now I can follow the lessons almost without problems.
Of course, I still miss my family. My sister Daniela is in Vancouver, my brother is in Mérida, and I am here in Victoria. But even if we are far apart, we stay in contact and plan to meet in winter here in Canada. I feel proud of myself for adapting and enjoying this new adventure.