Advice for Newcomers

Anonymous A sunny day captured in the town, captured on September 17, 2021. Copyright @art_nouveau___ As a Canadian student from British Columbia, moving to the small town of Antigonish in the winter of 2022 was a big change for me. I had grown up in a city and was used to the busy, bustling lifestyle, so the quietness of Antigonish was a bit of a shock. However, I was excited to experience a new environment and learn about a different way of living. One of the main problems

Tejal (she/her) Tis the season in Antigonish Captured on January 20, 2021. Copyright @art_nouveau___ Hi, I'm Tejal, an international student from India who came to StFX in March 2021 to pursue my Masters of Applied Computer Science program. However, after arriving in Antigonish, I did face problem in terms of finding part-time jobs. There weren’t many job openings, and I couldn't find any online job postings for the jobs I was looking for. This was a challenge for me as I ne

Anonymous A frozen brook in the town of Antigonish. Captured on January 28, 2022. Copyright @art_nouveau___ As an international student from South Africa, I had always been fascinated by the beauty and culture of Canada. So, when I got accepted into StFX University, I was thrilled to embark on this new journey. However, little did I know that it would be a rollercoaster ride filled with challenges and opportunities. Upon my arrival in Antigonish during the winter of 2021, I e

Kesha Patel (she/her) A busy day at the main street in Antigonish. Captured on January 3, 2022. Copyright @art_nouveau___ Hi, I'm Kesha Patel, an international student who joined the Masters of Applied Computer Science program at StFX in April 2021. While my experience at the university has been great so far, I faced a major challenge when it came to finding suitable housing. The limited options for housing and the high cost of rent made it difficult for me to find accommodat

Anonymous One of the best ice cream spots in Antigonish, during the summers. Copyright @art_nouveau___ Moving from the busy city of Toronto to the charming town of Antigonish in the fall of 2020 was an exciting experience for me, eh. However, like any big change, it came with its own set of challenges. Here, I share my experience of the problems I faced and how I overcame them, eh. One of the biggest challenges for me was getting used to the slower pace of life in Antigonish.

Anonymous A beautiful sunset, clicked on February 12, 2022. Copyright @art_nouveau___ As an international student from Bangladesh, I came to Antigonish during the winters of 2022 with high hopes of pursuing my higher studies. However, my experience was not without its challenges, and the biggest of them was the language barrier. When I first arrived, I found it hard to understand the accent of the locals. Though I had studied English in school and had a good grasp of the lang