CANADA STUDENT NETWORK

From UBC to the Stage: Nick & Josh’s Journey in Acapella, Leadership & Student Life 🎤🎓🎶 What happens when you combine school, music, and leadership in one vibrant university experience? In this episode of the CANADA STUDENT NETWORK PODCAST, we meet Nick and Josh — UBC students who turned their passion for music into leadership opportunities with the UBC Acapella group. From balancing in...

From Gurgaon to UBC: Ritvik’s Journey Through Culture, Community & Co-ops 🇮🇳📚🌍 What happens when you leave everything you know behind to grow on your own? In this episode of the Canada Student Network Podcast, we meet Ritvik — a final-year UBC student who moved from India to Vancouver, embracing discomfort, cultural shifts, and campus life to become a community leader. From navigating loneli...

From Victoria to Vancouver: Shani’s Creative Comeback 🎭🎤🇨🇦 What happens when you trade a 9-to-5 for a shot at your dreams? In this episode of the Canada Student Network Podcast, we meet Shani (aka Startyy) — an aspiring actress, singer, and model who left her job in the airline industry to enroll in acting school at Vancouver’s Story Institute. Shani opens up about her bold decision to return to...

From Manila to Metrotown: Dave’s Vancouver Story 🇨🇦🛬 Moving to Canada as an international student is a leap of faith — and for Dave Aquino, it was one filled with surprises, struggles, and meaningful connections. In this episode of the Canada Student Network Podcast, we sit down with Dave to hear his candid story about navigating student life in Vancouver, finding community through VANSTU Events,...

Finding Creativity & Connection: Jill’s Vancouver Story 🎭✨ Moving to a new city is never easy, but finding the right community can make all the difference. In this episode of the Canada Student Network Podcast, we sit down with Jill Goranson, an actor and artist who shares her journey from Alberta to Vancouver, navigating life post-graduation, and building a creative network in the city. Fro...

Finding Your Place: How Zheng Navigated Life & Research at UBC 🌲🌎 Moving to a new country is both exciting and challenging. In this episode, we sit down with Zheng Chen, a PhD student in Forestry at UBC, who moved from Beijing, China, to Vancouver, Canada, to pursue his research in climate change, carbon offsets, and sustainability. From adapting to a new culture and learning English to disc...

Finding Community & Opportunity: Graciela’s Journey at UBC 🇨🇦✨ Moving to Vancouver for university is both exciting and overwhelming, especially when you’re stepping into a new city for the first time. In this episode of the Vancouver Student Network Podcast, we sit down with Graciela, a UBC student originally from Edmonton, who shares her journey of adapting to life in Vancouver, choosing the...

Finding Your Path: Rodrigo’s Journey from Mexico to Vancouver 🇨🇦🌍 Moving to a new country is an adventure filled with challenges and discoveries. In this episode, we chat with Rodrigo Navarro, a recent graduate who moved from Mexico to Vancouver as a teenager. From navigating cultural differences 🌎 to building a social network 🤝, Rodrigo shares his story of resilience, adaptation, and growth....

Finding Your Place: How Luis Built Community in Vancouver 🌟🌎 Moving to a new city can be both exciting and overwhelming. In this episode, we hear from Luis, an international student originally from Mexico, about his journey navigating life in Vancouver. From adapting to the weather 🌧️ and cultural differences to building a supportive community 🤝, Luis shares honest reflections and actionable ad...