In this episode, we speak with Aryan, a young man from India who moved to Canada to pursue graduate studies. What began as a plan to stay close to family in Ottawa took an unexpected turn when the right academic program led him instead to rainy Vancouver—a detour filled with surprises, challenges, and unexpected growth.
Aryan shares what it was like to trade the familiarity of India for the newness of Canada, navigating everything from Vancouver’s ‘endless rain’ to the surprise of a tech-heavy classroom culture. Along the way, he reflects on identity, independence, and the experience of going from being “someone” in his home country to starting over in a new one.
We also explore how his early years in boarding school helped Aryan build the resilience and openness that shaped his relocation journey later in life. It’s a thoughtful and honest conversation about cultural adjustment, self-discovery, and the art of slowly building a life in a new country. Aryan shares plenty of insight, and a dash of humour.
Whether you’re preparing for a move abroad or simply are curious about the lived experience of relocation, Aryan’s story will resonate.
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