If you’re an international student in high school, college, or university, you may not realize how courageous your journey is. Many of you left home, perhaps for the first time, to experience the joys and pitfalls of independent living. We learn a great deal from students and young people in India, China and other places who are preparing for this transition. The palpable excitement of what lies ahead often overshadows the reality of the invisible burdens they will carry as international students in Canada, specifically with their mental health.

Winter in Canada can be both magical and challenging, especially if you’re experiencing it for the first time. For international students, navigating deep winter in the months of January, February, and March can be an overwhelming experience.