Community Profile: Çiğdem

Çiğdem is a former student who has taken the Beginner and Intermediate level classes with us. Thanks for participating in the community profile and we wish you good luck with your studies and career!

Tell us about yourself

I’m Çiğdem. I’m 44 years old. I have a daughter. I was an accountant in my country and I moved here a year ago. 

How do you spend your free time in Vancouver?

I walk around downtown area. I go to the beaches. Sometimes, I hang out with friends

What some challenges you’ve faced with moving to Canada?

Finding a place to stay was hard. Since I didn’t know English very well when I first got here, it was hard to find a job.

Which place would you recommend to someone visiting your country?

Istanbul for historical places, Cappodocia for something different, Black Sea for the nature, Mediterranean coast for a summer vacation 

What are you hoping to achieve during your time at MOSAIC?

I want to improve my English and meet new people