“I was floating, trying to find my place”: How Diya, an international student, found her footing in Canada

When Diya Drabu left India to study at the University of Waterloo, she wasn’t prepared for the loneliness and cultural shift that awaited her. But through unexpected connections, student leadership, and rituals that kept her grounded, Diya slowly built a sense of belonging. Her journey reveals the quiet resilience behind every international student’s experience.

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