Tainatiara is a Brazilian student who graduated from EC Vancouver this year. Here is her story:
Friends Made in Vancouver
I never imagined that one day I would meet so many people from so many different countries. In these four months that I stayed in Vancouver, I had the amazing opportunity to make friends from all over the world. That is going to stay in my heart forever. I met people from Korea, Japan, Mexico, France, Switzerland, Colombia, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Germany, Canada, and even from different parts of Brazil.
We had so many special moments together, improving our English at school, visiting many different places outside of it and sharing memories that are going to stay with us forever. I made friends for life. I met people that, if it weren’t for Vancouver and EC, I would have never met. All of these people taught me more about their counties, about their culture, about their beliefs, and this is something that I will never forget. All of the friends I’ve made in Vancouver changed my life a little bit and have made me a better person. I can say without a doubt about that going to Vancouver and getting to know all of them was one of the most wonderful experiences that I ever had in my life. I’m really thankful for everything that I experienced, and for everyone I met in these four months. It was one of the best times of my life!
Advice for Brazilian students
This trip changed my life, and I’m sure it will change yours too. Vancouver is an amazing city, with wonderful people and amazing things to do, and it’s not that cold as the rest of Canada, but it is preferable to go in the summer ( in the fall and winter it rains a lot). It’s beautiful and very nice for outdoor activities. You won’t regret it and it may change your life too.