Community Profile: Marianna L

This week, meet Marianna L! An international student who currently joined our CELPIP Prep Class!

1. Tell us about yourself

I am from Ukraine, and I have been in Canada for 3 years now. I’ve worked as a family nurse and psychologist, and since moving to Canada, I started working as a pre-registered clinical counsellor.

2. How do you spend your free time in Vancouver?

I go out with my friends or I walk in the park. While I am at home, I like to watch old movies.

3. What are some of the challenges you have faced moving to Canada?

The biggest challenge was the language barrier!

4. What place would you recommend someone visiting Canada or Vancouver from your country?

Stanley Park is a must! Also, Granville Island and Capilano Suspension bridge. And if you they are feeling more adventurous, they have to visit Whistler, a small but beautiful town a couple of hours away from Vancouver!

5. What do you hope to achieve during your stay at MOSAIC?

I have a main goal: to pass my CELPIP exam and obtain a score not lower than 8 for my BC RCC!