Embracing Community & Moving to Canada - Robinpreet Kaur - TOYP - S2 E11

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We're so excited to share another installment of The Olive You Podcast with olive you! Today we have another epic conversation! This time around Shannon extends the olive branch to Robinpreet Kaur, another close friend with keen experiences navigating life as an international student. Robinpreet shares her wisdom about living abroad in Canada, the importance of community, key cultural differences between Canada and India and so much more! Be sure NOT to miss this one!

Chapters:

00:00 // Introductions | Why Canada?

05:32 // Social Media, AI and Masking

10:57 // Coming To Canada - The Idea vs. The Reality

14:25 // Coming From An Agricultural Family and Going Into Dentistry

20:27 // Dentistry in Canada | Oral Hygiene is SO Important!

24:13 // The Double-Edged Sword of "Group Work"

28:30 // Getting "Good" Grades | The World is Run By C-Level Students

31:18 // Talking Points - What Helps You When You're In An Emotional Funk?

38:23 // Comparison Is The Thief of Joy | Managing Ambiversion

45:31 // Talking Points - Do You Ever Struggle With Self Sabotage?

49:40 // The Olive & The Pit

53:00 // Exploring Entrepreneurship | Atomic IELTS

55:25 // Starting Conestoga's Upgrade English Club | Being a Member of a Club Can Offer So Much!

59:57 // Community is Critical! | Integrating Into A New Community

01:08:30 // Robinpreet's Advice and Message to Newcomers and International Students

01:13:45 // You Have to Work On Your Approach | Focusing On Self-Development

01:25:49 // Saying Goodbye - Til Next Time!

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