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Jan 15, 20193 min read
Welcome to my Blog!
HELLO WORLD! My name is Maya! I'm a former international student (recently turned foreign worker) from Trinidad and Tobago, who made the...
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Sep 21, 202313 min read
Job Hunting in Toronto
The work world, the 9-5 lifestyle; Employment is a big part of 'adulting' and understanding the job search process is key. Here's some tips!
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May 4, 202313 min read
The search for off-campus housing & apartment hunting in Toronto
Searching for housing off-campus is not an easy feat, and the process can be a long one. Read here for my breakdown of what I learned!
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Mar 29, 20236 min read
Getting a Canadian Driver's license in Ontario - Step 3: Getting your G
Completed steps 1 & 2 of becoming a licensed Ontario Driver (G1 & G2)?Just one final step to go, the G! Read more about the process here!
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Feb 22, 20237 min read
The weird space between graduating and deciding on your next steps in life
That weird space in time between graduating from university and deciding what to do next.. it's a brain buster. Here's my take on it.
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Feb 1, 20239 min read
Getting a Canadian Driver's license in Ontario - Step 2: Getting your G2
So you've completed step 1 of becoming a licensed Ontario Driver (G1) well onto step 2, getting your G2! Read more about the process here!
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Oct 21, 202214 min read
Applying for OHIP (Ontario Health Insurance Plan) as a foreign worker in Ontario
Are you a former international student in Ontario, who's recently landed their first full-time job? You may (finally) qualify for OHIP!
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Sep 30, 202218 min read
Caribana 2022 (Toronto Caribbean Carnival)
After two long years, Caribana is finally back! Walk down memory lane with me as I go into my experience playing with the Toronto Revellers!
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Sep 15, 202210 min read
Toronto Carnival events: Jab Jab J'ouvert (Carnival Friday)
Going down our list of anticipated Caribana events, next up on my Caribana 2022 event line-up, is Jab Jab J'ouvert. If you recall in my...
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Aug 26, 20228 min read
Toronto Carnival events: Soca or Die (Carnival Thursday)
That last week of July this year 2022, (and the week leading up to Caribana each year) is sometimes referred to as “Carnival week.” With...
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