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Aida’s New Country"The hardest thing was that I didn’t know anyone. I think that’s the worst thing when you’re put in a new situation, when you don’t know anyone. I felt really stupid all the time. The first few days at school, during recess, everyone went off playing and I didn’t know anyone. I felt really bad. But after a while, I made friends. It’s nice knowing people. After I learned English, I didn’t really have a hard time." |
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Batulo’s New LifeBatulo Mohamed Essak found herself far from her sunny Somali home, resettled as a refugee in Lapland, yet she managed to adapt her life and skills to her new situation. |
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Paw’s Integration and Reunion:When Paw first arrived in Toronto, the transition from her life in a camp in the jungle to the congestion and traffic in a big city threw her into culture shock. Snow was a totally new experience. It took her quite a while to adjust. Fortunately, she received lot of help and services from student volunteer committees. |
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The Moe Family's American DreamThe first floor apartment at N° 1122 St. Vincent Street, Utica, upper New York State, is a long way from the bamboo huts and jungles of Southeast Asia. On this particular day, Kin Soe Moe rises at 5:30 a.m. prepares a simple lunch of rice, beef and soup before leaving for an early shift at work. |
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Minh’s New FriendsMinh was only 8 years old when he fled Vietnam with his family. Upon his arrival in Canada, he was accepted as a refugee and was quickly integrated into Canadian society by his peers. As a cultural icon, the game of hockey remains a very important symbol in his life. |
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