C = Claudia; E = Emiliano

How would you describe your lives before coming to Canada? 

C: In Colombia, I was a young woman with a close-knit family, good friends, and a thriving career in psychology because I aspired to help my community that was sadly criminalized by trafficking and violence. 

E: I was a hardworking individual in Argentina. Having worked in my dad's photo shop since age 10, I would save money for graphic design courses, travel, and other interests.

Why did you choose Canada? 

C: My mother had extended family in Toronto, and I wanted to learn English here after university