My Story in 30 presented by Fit for Business

20: Fitting In As an International Student w/ Asad Salman


Listen Later

Asad Salman, a second-year international student, majoring in Economics and Management Science, shares his experience of coming to Canada, transferring universities, finding academic success and fitting in as an international student. Asad came to Toronto from Dubai and started his post-secondary life at another university before transferring to the Ted Rogers School of Management after his first-year. Asad got involved with Fit for Business as soon as he arrived at TRSM, and he shares his experiences as a TedPack Leader and his roles in other student groups around TRSM. Asad opens up about his struggle adjusting to life in Toronto all by himself, the pressure of following in his older brother's footsteps, and his eventual acceptance into the Business Management Program at the Ted Rogers School.

Please note: This episode was recorded prior to Ryerson University's official name change to Toronto Metropolitan University.

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

My Story in 30 presented by Fit for BusinessBy Fit for Business