CANADA STUDENT NETWORK

De Medellín, Colombia a Vancouver: La historia de Isa sobre adaptación, soledad y equilibrio 🇨🇴🍁

¿Qué pasa cuando dejas tu carrera, tu círculo social y tu rutina para empezar de nuevo en un país donde todo es diferente?

En este episodio del CANADA STUDENT NETWORK Podcast, hablamos con Isa — una estudiante colombiana que se mudó a Vancouver para estudiar Gestión de Marketing en BCIT. Desde los días fríos y solitarios, hasta los eventos del campus y el burnout, Isa nos comparte lo que realmente significa reinventarse como estudiante internacional en Canadá.

📚 De Diseño Industrial a Gestión de Marketing en BCIT – Por qué decidió cambiar de rumbo profesional

❄️ Soledad y choque cultural – El impacto emocional de llegar a un país frío en todos los sentidos

🤝 Eventos, clubs y networking – Cómo involucrarse en BCIT la ayudó a abrir puertas

🔥 Burnout y balance – Lo que aprendió al poner su salud mental primero

💬 Consejos para nuevos estudiantes – Por qué la paciencia es tu mejor aliada los primeros seis meses

Una historia de reconstrucción personal, crecimiento y fortaleza emocional — contada desde la perspectiva de alguien

que está viviendo el proceso.

🎧 Historias reales. Esfuerzo real. Vida estudiantil real en Canadá.

🎙️ CANADA STUDENT NETWORK Podcast – Donde los estudiantes se conectan, comparten y crecen.

🌐 Sitio web: canstu.net

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De León, México a Vancouver: La historia de Jorge sobre esfuerzo, choque cultural y cómo crear su propio camino 🇲🇽🍁🎧¿Qué se necesita para empezar de nuevo en otro país sin carrera, sin contactos y sin tener idea de lo que sigue?En este episodio del CANADA STUDENT NETWORK PODCAST conocemos a Jorge, un estudiante mexicano que se mudó a Vancouver con su mamá después de terminar la prepa. Desde trabajar en bodegas y ser DJ en fiestas estudiantiles, hasta lanzar su propio negocio de comida y estudiar Business Management en Acsenda, Jorge cuenta lo que realmente implica construir tu futuro desde cero.💼 Bodega de día, DJ de noche – Trabajos, estudios y proyectos de pasión en paralelo🌍 De León al centro de Vancouver – Dejarlo todo atrás y empezar sólo con su mamá al lado💬 Aprender haciendo – Por qué Jorge cree que la calle es la mejor escuela🧠 Burnout y breaks – Cómo equilibra su ambición con pausas mentales manteniendo los pies en la tierra🌶️ Sabor mexicano, esfuerzo canadiense – Lanzando su negocio de chilaquiles en VancouverSi alguna vez te has sentido estancado, perdido o sin saber cómo volver a empezar, este episodio es para ti.🌐 Website: canstu.net📸 Instagram: @estudiantes.en.canada @canada.student.network▶️ YouTube: @canada.student.network

De Mérida, México a Vancouver: La historia de reinvención, resiliencia y valentía de Roger 🇲🇽🍁

¿Qué se necesita para dejar atrás una vida estable, empezar desde cero en otro país y reinventar tu futuro por completo?

En este episodio del CANADA STUDENT NETWORK Podcast, hablamos con Roger — un estudiante mexicano que se mudó de Yucatán a Vancouver para estudiar Marketing en BCIT. Desde buscar trabajo, lidiar con la nostalgia, y adaptarse a una nueva cultura, Roger comparte lo que realmente implica sobrevivir y prosperar como estudiante internacional en Canadá.

💼 De rechazos en tiendas a un nuevo comienzo – Cómo Roger estuvo a punto de rendirse antes de conseguir su primer trabajo

📚 Comenzar de nuevo en BCIT – Elegir un nuevo camino profesional y abrazar lo desconocido

🌎 Choques culturales – Lo que más le sorprendió de vivir y estudiar en Canadá

🧠 Fortaleza mental y apoyo familiar – Cómo mantenerse ocupado y conectado lo ayudó a mantenerse firme

💡 Hacer contactos en Canadá – Por qué tu próxima oportunidad podría estar a una conversación con la persona a un lado de ti

Una historia honesta, real e inspiradora para cualquiera que sueñe con construir una vida en el extranjero — un paso valiente a la vez.

🎧 Historias reales. Esfuerzo real. Vida estudiantil real en Canadá.

🎙️ CANADA STUDENT NETWORK Podcast – Donde los estudiantes se conectan, comparten y crecen.

🌐 Sitio web: canstu.net

📸 Instagram: @estudiantes.en.canada @canada.student.network

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De Bogotá a Vancouver: La historia de Luis Miguel entre idioma, choque cultural y volver a empezar 🇨🇦🎧
¿Qué se siente dejarlo todo a los 18 años, llegar solo a otro país y comenzar desde cero?
En este episodio del CANADA STUDENT NETWORK Podcast hablamos con Luis Miguel — un estudiante colombiano que se mudó a Vancouver para estudiar inglés y perseguir su sueño de trabajar en producción musical. Desde no conocer a nadie, hasta adaptarse a la cultura y al idioma, su historia es un reflejo de resiliencia, crecimiento y comunidad.
🎓 De ILAC a los sueños musicales – Cómo se adaptó al sistema educativo y siguió su pasión
🌍 Choque cultural y empezar solo – Lo que nadie te cuenta de llegar solo a Canadá
💬 Idioma e identidad – Luchar con el inglés sin dejar de lado sus raíces
🫂 Encontrar comunidad – Cómo VANSTU le dio amigos, propósito y apoyo
🧠 Fortaleza mental – Sobrevivir en otro país va más allá de lo práctico: se trata de actitud y confianza
Si estás pensando en estudiar en Canadá y quieres saber lo que realmente implica empezar de nuevo, este episodio es para ti.
🎧 Historias reales. Retos reales. Comunidad real — Escúchalo ya.
🎙️ CANADA STUDENT NETWORK Podcast – Donde estudiantes se conectan, comparten y crecen.
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From Cartagena to Toronto: Iván’s Journey Balancing School, Work, and Identity in Canada 🇨🇦📚

What does it take to thrive as a student, full-time worker, and first-gen immigrant in one of Canada’s busiest cities?

In this episode of the CANADA STUDENT NETWORK Podcast, we sit down with Iván — a Colombian-born student who grew up in Toronto and studied Business Marketing at York University while working full-time in the construction and design industry. His story is one of resilience, hustle, and building community from the ground up.

From cultural shocks in Quebec to salsa nights in Toronto, Iván’s perspective is refreshingly real — perfect for anyone navigating the immigrant student experience in Canada.

🎓 From York U to Project Management – How Iván balanced school and work while staying rooted in his culture

🌆 Growing Up in Toronto – What it’s like adapting to a new country as a kid and finding your voice

🤝 Community & Culture – Building friendships across cultures, staying connected to Colombian roots, and finding comfort in food and music

🧠 Work-Life-School Balance – Late nights, early shifts, and the mindset it takes to make it all work

📍 Tips for Newcomers – Iván’s advice on housing, making friends, and being open-minded in a multicultural city

Whether you're new to Canada or already navigating school and work here, this episode offers practical insights, honest reflections, and a whole lot of heart.

🎧 Real stories. Real struggles. Real success — tune in now.

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From UBC to the Stage: Nick & Josh’s Journey in Acapella, Leadership & Student Life 🎤🎓🎶

What happens when you combine school, music, and leadership in one vibrant university experience? In this episode of the CANADA STUDENT NETWORK PODCAST, we meet Nick and Josh — UBC students who turned their passion for music into leadership opportunities with the UBC Acapella group.

From balancing intense coursework with weekly rehearsals to competing in acapella competitions across North America, Nick and Josh’s story is one of teamwork, perseverance, and community. Whether you’re interested in joining a club, improving your time management skills, or wondering how music can enhance your student experience — this episode is packed with insightful advice from two students who’ve made it all work.

🎓 From Campus Life to Center Stage – How Nick and Josh balance their studies at UBC while leading UBC Acapella
🎶 Competition & Connection – Behind the scenes of acapella competitions and what it’s like to perform on stage
🧠 Leadership & Growth – The personal growth that comes with managing a club and leading a team of talented students
🌎 Cultural Exchange Through Music – How music unites people from diverse backgrounds in a student club setting
📈 Navigating Challenges – How Nick and Josh balance academic life with their love for acapella

If you’re juggling studies, extracurriculars, or considering joining a student group — this episode will inspire you to take the leap and pursue your passions while managing it all.

🎧 Real stories, leadership insights, and musical vibes — tune in now.

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From Gurgaon to UBC: Ritvik’s Journey Through Culture, Community & Co-ops 🇮🇳📚🌍
What happens when you leave everything you know behind to grow on your own? In this episode of the Canada Student Network Podcast, we meet Ritvik — a final-year UBC student who moved from India to Vancouver, embracing discomfort, cultural shifts, and campus life to become a community leader.
From navigating loneliness to leading one of UBC’s biggest cultural clubs, Ritvik’s story is one of resilience, growth, and finding purpose in service. Whether you’re new to Canada, thinking about joining a student club, or wondering how to make friends without apps — this episode is packed with real, honest advice from someone who’s lived it.
🎓 From Gurgaon to Graduation – Ritvik’s journey from a protected life in India to finding his voice at UBC
🌎 Culture Shock & Connection – The reality of moving abroad and how he built his community from scratch
🧠 Mental Health & Meaning – Why service and leadership helped him fight loneliness and find purpose
🕯️ Keeping Culture Alive – How Ritvik blends Indian traditions with Vancouver life through club events and festivals
📈 Career + Co-op – Working at a Vancouver startup, impressing the CEO, and what’s next after graduation
If you’re navigating change, looking for your people, or figuring out how to balance studies, culture, and career — this episode will leave you inspired to take that next step.
🎧 Honest talks, big dreams, and good vibes — tune in now.
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From Victoria to Vancouver: Shani’s Creative Comeback 🎭🎤🇨🇦
What happens when you trade a 9-to-5 for a shot at your dreams? In this episode of the Canada Student Network Podcast, we meet Shani (aka Startyy) — an aspiring actress, singer, and model who left her job in the airline industry to enroll in acting school at Vancouver’s Story Institute.
Shani opens up about her bold decision to return to the arts, the hustle of city life, and what it’s really like chasing creativity in Canada’s film and music capital. From Latin nights on Granville to late-night songwriting breakthroughs, this episode is full of energy, passion, and powerful takeaways for anyone thinking of starting over.
🎬 From Work to Acting School – Why Shani left the corporate world and went all-in on her creative dreams
🎤 Music on the Way – How a frustrating day inspired her first single Mykonos (dropping soon!)
🌆 Life in Vancouver – The ups and downs of moving from Victoria, surviving roommate roulette, and falling in love with the city
💃 Latin Club Culture – Favorite spots, salsa nights, and how the community fuels her passion
👯 Making Friends Fast – How she built a social circle in Vancouver without using a single app
Whether you're into acting, music, or just want a real, raw story of starting over in a new city — Shani’s journey will inspire you to go after what lights you up.
🎧 Listen, laugh, and dream big — this one’s for the creatives.
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From Manila to Metrotown: Dave’s Vancouver Story 🇨🇦🛬
Moving to Canada as an international student is a leap of faith — and for Dave Aquino, it was one filled with surprises, struggles, and meaningful connections. In this episode of the Canada Student Network Podcast, we sit down with Dave to hear his candid story about navigating student life in Vancouver, finding community through VANSTU Events, and learning the hard truth about the Canadian job market.
From getting hired with zero experience to spotting a wild orca at Lighthouse Park, Dave opens up about the highs, lows, and hilarious culture shocks that come with being new to the country.
💼 Job Hunting in Canada – The struggle to find work without “Canadian experience” and what finally worked for Dave
🌍 Building a Community – How one student event turned into lasting friendships and a whole new social circle
🐋 Orca Encounter – Dave’s once-in-a-lifetime moment seeing a whale in the wild at Lighthouse Park
🏙️ Life in Vancouver – His go-to coffee shops, favorite city spots, and what makes this city feel like home
📚 Student Survival Tips – How Dave balances work and studies + advice for international students starting fresh
This episode is packed with real talk, laughter, and helpful insights for international students and newcomers in Canada. Whether you're figuring out your first job, craving community, or just want to hear a relatable story — Dave’s got you.
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Finding Creativity & Connection: Jill’s Vancouver Story 🎭✨
Moving to a new city is never easy, but finding the right community can make all the difference. In this episode of the Canada Student Network Podcast, we sit down with Jill Goranson, an actor and artist who shares her journey from Alberta to Vancouver, navigating life post-graduation, and building a creative network in the city.
From cold dips at Kits Beach to launching Art Pop-Up, Jill talks about stepping outside her comfort zone, making connections, and embracing the unexpected twists in her career.
🎭 Life After Graduation – The challenges of transitioning from student life to the real world & finding creative opportunities 🎓
🌊 Cold Dips & Community – How weekly ocean plunges with The Outsiders became a way to meet people & stay energized ❄️
🎨 Art Pop-Up – Creating a space for artists to showcase their work & push creative boundaries in Vancouver 🎶
🏡 Moving to Vancouver – Finding housing, adjusting to a new city, and making the most of big life changes 🏙️
💡 Best Advice for Students – Jill’s top networking and career-building tips for young professionals in Canada 🚀
This episode is full of inspiring takeaways for students, artists, and anyone looking to carve their own path in Vancouver. Whether you're searching for community, creative outlets, or just some motivation to take that next step, Jill’s story will leave you feeling inspired.
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