The three day sessions in Calgary: A New Chapter are definitely crucial to have. In my case I have learnt the hard way by joining the sessions, intended for newcomers, a bit late. Although I came here under family sponsorship, I felt I did not get enough information, as detailed as in Calgary: A New Chapter.
This program helps newcomers to be better prepared for their immigration situation, introduces them to different aspects of life and helps them understand what to expect and anticipate living in the new country, Canada. It boosts your confidence and makes you ready to move forward. It fits the quote “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle."
Lastly, I thank the government of Canada for funding this program. Now, it's my turn to pay it forward. Thank you all!
Thank you for this great course! All the information is useful and all your answers and recommendations were the best. I really appreciate it.
In the Calgary: A New Chapter program, I received a lot of materials about Calgary services, useful numbers, and links. Most important for me was information about the Fair Entry program, Health, and banking system. The speakers were excellent and all participants got answers to their questions. These sessions really will make my accommodation easier and give me the opportunity to make my first steps correctly. I recommend that all newcomers get this course.
I came to Canada just about a month ago and I had the privilege of meeting the CCIS team with whom I felt right at home. I have just finished the "Calgary: A New Chapter" 3-day Online Orientation and I must say it was exactly what I needed for this new chapter of my life. The workshop covered most of the questions any newcomer will have about Canada and Calgary.
I was even more impressed by the patience and understanding of the facilitators and our own Iuliana. I liked the fact that many of them were immigrants themselves and they could relate to almost all of the things we were going through. It made it really easy to understand us and answer our questions. Thank You CCIS. I will definitely recommend to others and I look forward to being a facilitator with the Society someday so I can give back to our community.
Calgary a New Chapter is a MUST for every newcomer to Canada. It provided me with first-hand information from experienced professionals in the fields of health, banking, security, labor market, city hall and so much more.
When moving to a new country, there are a lot of challenges and uncertainty. These sessions gave me insights on where and how to start this journey, and combined with a very supportive and warm-hearted host, Iuliana, I got the confidence boost I needed to pursue my dreams in my new home, Calgary.
I found the Calgary: A New Chapter seminar to be very helpful and informative. As a newcomer to Calgary, I learnt a lot about the different services and resources available to me, as well as the many different career paths and jobs that were highlighted. The presentations by the various organizations were very interesting. I would highly recommend this seminar to newcomers.
And finally I would like to say thanks to our amazing, dynamic facilitator Iuliana Doljescu, who always emphasizes the positive side and tries to support everyone!
This is one program I recommend every new immigrant to prioritize and ensure they attend. The facilitator Iuliana has such a warm and amazing personality and she commits herself to make sure all our questions were answered.
Resource persons from various industries came to present to us and each presentation came with resources that gave us direction on where to get the help we needed.
It’s also worthy of note that you get access to all the resources used in the presentations. It’s a program that opens your eyes to everything you should know about Calgary from health, to recreation spots, to the culture just name it. Every new immigrant should attend Calgary: A New Chapter.
It took me till starting the workshop before I could absolutely appreciate the meaning of the workshop name: Calgary A New Chapter. True to its name, the workshop provided me with hope for settling into a new chapter of my life. As a newcomer, the mixed feelings, uncertainty and anxiety that accompany relocating make this workshop a perfect therapy of hope.
Listening to the facilitator [Iuliana], brings all the soothe, calm, balm, hope and reassurances served in an atmosphere that inspired the participants.
Thank you CCIS for this wonderful opportunity to attend this all important and highly motivating workshop. Every newcomer needs to experience being in CALGARY A NEW CHAPTER.
Attending the 3-day workshop Calgary: A New Chapter has been by far the best decision I have made as a newcomer here in Calgary. The variety of information and resources that the program provides is priceless.
The orientation sessions were well coordinated and very informative, we were provided with tons of resources on different topics that are important to newcomers. I liked how knowledgeable the presenters were in their areas of discussion and how willing they were to answer any questions the attendees had. Iuliana the facilitator of the program always had a great positive energy, she was kind, welcoming and reassuring.
After attending this program, I felt confident, informed and adequately equipped to handle the fears and challenges that come with settling in a new city.
If I could give this class 300% pass mark I surely won’t hesitate. The facilitator, Iuliana made an entire class of various nationality feel like her personal family member. Smooth delivery, packed with knowledge which made me truly feel like home in Canada.
A great investment of my time, no one could have given such amount of vital detail except this Class! Every new comer needs to make this a compulsory priority.
