Storyteller Stories

Storyteller: Gagan (he/him) My name is Gagan, and I was born in Ambala, Haryana, India. Ambala is a city with a rich cultural history and a close-knit community, known for its lively streets and vibrant traditions. Growing up in such a place shaped my values and gave me a strong sense of community, which I’ve carried with me throughout my life. In 2019, I made the decision to move to Canada on a study visa to pursue higher education, seeking new opportunities that would help

Storyteller: Yathil Srinivas (he/him) My name is Yathil and I’m originally from Bangalore, India. Back home, I come from a lively and vibrant city with a rich mix of cultures, languages, and traditions. In India, I completed my education and started working as a hairdresser, which eventually led me to explore opportunities abroad. I moved to Antigonish in 2021 on a work permit. I currently live in Stellarton but work in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. I recently received my permanen

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

Original author: Ravjot Singh (he/him) Editor: X Helping hands An eye view of the Town of Antigonish from Xavier hall, clicked on January 28, 2022. Copyright @art_nouveau___ I am an international student from India. I recently graduated in May 2022, with a degree in Masters in Applied Computer Science. I arrived in Antigonish during the fall of 2021. Due to a country wide lockdown in my home country and late visa approval, I had to complete the first year of my studies from h

Original author: Abhishek Walia (he/him) Snowview of St. Ninian church clicked on January 15, 2022. Copyright @art_nouveau___ I am a second year Masters of Computer Science at X. I am from New Delhi, a city in the heart of the capital of India, which has a great historical significance along with lively marketplaces and amazing food. I came to this beautiful town of Antigonish in the fall of 2021. As an international student, I experienced high cost of transportation, which i

Original author: Venkatramana Ramadev Krishnamurthy (he/him) Sunrise captured from the town on January 10, 2022. Copyright @art_nouveau___ Hi, I am Venky, that’s what my friends call me. I am a graduate student in the second year of Master of Computer Science program at X. I am from Chennai, a city, famous for one of the best information technology and industrial engagement in India, and this developed my interest in computing and software. I came to Antigonish last year in N

Original author: Dhruv Patel (he/him) Editor: X Helping Hands This photo was taken on December 28, 2022. Copyright @art_nouveau___ I am a final year student in the Bachelor of Science program at X. I am from Gujarat, a province in India known for the beautiful handicrafts, arts, sculptures, the historic temples, and most importantly, the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, a great leader and the source of inspiration for the Indians during the early 1900s, who played an active role

Original author: Shivaang Antil (he/him) Editor: X Helping Hands A view of Morrison Hall captured on December 5, 2021. Copyright @art_nouveau___ I am a Bachelor of Business Administration student at StFX. My hometown is Delhi, the capital of India. I arrived in this close knitted town during 2020, and as an international student, I did share lived experience with homesickness and struggled to manage my life in a totally new country. As a high school graduate from India, it w

Original author: Madeeha Dala (she/her) Editor: X Helping Hands This photo was taken on September 1, 2022. Copyright @art_nouveau___ I am an international student from the beautiful islands of Mauritius. I arrived in Antigonish during the fall of 2018 and recently graduated this spring in the Bachelor of Computer Science. Not to mention, but I finally got the X- Ring, that I still wear every day. As an international student, I did have some experiences with finding a room to