From Home to SFU: Purnit’s Real Talk on Student Life, Homesickness & Finding Your People in Canada 🇨🇦💬

What’s it actually like to leave home and start a new life as a student in Vancouver? In this episode of the CANADA STUDENT NETWORK PODCAST, we meet Purnit, an English major at Simon Fraser University (SFU). She originally started her journey at SFU Burnaby campus, later she moved to Surrey, BC, and now lives on campus residence.

From surviving her first cold winter away from family to balancing classes, part-time work, and building new friendships—Purnit shares the real-life ups and downs of life as a student in Canada.

💸 Cost of Living – How much she really spends on tuition, residence, and daily expenses

🧥 Winter Survival Tips – Jackets, umbrellas, and staying cozy in BC rain

🤝 Making Friends & Homesickness – How she copes with missing home and builds a support system

🌍 Cultural Diversity – Why Vancouver is the best place to meet people from everywhere

🏐 Campus Life – Drop-in sports, club nights, and the easiest ways to get involved at SFU

If you’re planning to study in Vancouver—or you’re already here figuring it out—this episode is for you.

🎧 Real stories. Real students. Real growth. Listen now.

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