NOTE: First Person columns are personal stories and experiences of Canadians, in their own words. This is intended to showcase a more intimate storytelling perspective, and allow people from across the country to share what they have lived through. FAQ

Moving to Canada for my studies was hard, but it taught me independence

Mohammad Akib Hossain wasn’t prepared for how drastically his life would change when he left his home in Bangladesh to become an international student studying in Regina, but he found a way to rise to the challenges. (Submitted by Mohammad Akib Hossain)