“Beyond Borders” is a podcast that shares real stories from international students across Canada, exploring their challenges, hopes, and journeys in a new country. Hosted by Salim Gharbi, it gives voice to experiences rarely heard, inspiring empathy and connection for anyone navigating life beyond borders. 

In Episode 2 of Beyond Borders, we dive into the everyday realities of international students navigating life in Canada — work, rent, study, and survival.
This episode follows the daily grind of balancing part-time jobs with full-time studies, managing tight budgets, and coping with the pressures of building a future far from home.

Through candid stories and real experiences, we uncover how students juggle long shifts, rising living costs, and demanding classes — all while trying to stay motivated and hopeful in a new country.

🎧 Hosted by Salim Gharbi, giving voice to the unspoken struggles and unseen resilience of international students across Canada.

In this first episode of Salim’s Podcast, we meet Merveille, a student from the Democratic Republic of Congo who came to Ottawa, Canada, to pursue her education and build a new future. She opens up about her first days in Canada — the excitement, the culture shock, and the journey of adapting to a new life far from home. Through her story, we discover the challenges and hopes that define the experience of many international students chasing the Canadian dream.

🎧 Hosted by Salim Gharbi — sharing real voices and true stories from international students across Canada.