MyHAbroad

Oyin·1d·General

🌍 Let’s talk about the reality of moving abroad. Before moving to another country, we often hear about the exciting parts — new opportunities, beautiful places, new experiences and a fresh start. But sometimes, the things that affect you most are the things nobody warned you about. 💭 If you’ve lived abroad before, what is ONE thing you wish someone had told you before you moved? It could be about: • Cost of living 💰 • Making friends 🤝 • Culture shock 🌍 • Finding accommodation 🏠 • Work or school 🎓 • Homesickness ❤️ • Getting around 🚗 • Or something completely unexpected! And if you’re planning to relocate, what’s the one thing you’re most curious or worried about? 👇 Share your experience or question below. Someone else might find your answer helpful.

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- Lalasious·1d
  For me it was work that took me outside in the first place and the nature of the job was a humanitarian service. I'm looking at relocating to Canada. So I would love to learn more about the process and all that...
- OY
  Oyin·1d
  Hey, thank you so much for responding @Lalasious! I’m sure you’ve had a really interesting journey, especially since humanitarian work was what took you abroad in the first place. Also, Canada is definitely a destination many people are considering for their next move. Now, what part of the relocation process would you most like to understand — visa/immigration requirements, finding work, cost of living, accommodation, or settling into life in Canada? Tell us what you’re most curious about, and let’s start from there.