I craved friendship after moving to Canada, but learned some friends aren’t worth having

I craved friendship after moving to Canada, but learned some friends aren’t worth having

This First Person article is the experience of Musfirah Jamal, who moved from Dubai to Regina in 2022. For more information about CBC's First Person stories, please see the FAQ.  Everything about my first day of classes in Canada felt confusing —

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