As an assignment for this course, we were
asked to interview a migrant. We asked what their life was like before, during,
and after the transition from one country to another. I chose to interview my
partner.
I’ve asked him questions before as to what his
life in Nigeria was like while growing up and also what it was like coming to
Canada. His upbringing was so different than mine. I couldn’t imagine sending
our children off to boarding school at six years old, or allowing them to move
out of the country, even as an adult. Over the years, I’ve found that he’s a
very independent person, not really relying on anyone for help; whereas I’m in
need of my mom anytime I catch a cold. I found his stories of moving to Canada
amusing. He told me about the first time riding in a vehicle, watching the
other vehicles, the roads, the infrastructure, the buildings surrounding him,
he was amazed. “It was like a paradise.” were his words.
Hearing him speak of how great it was here
made me realize how I’ve begun to take Canada for granted. I was born with a
lot of benefits. Access to education, health care, jobs, and much more are
available for me to use. I am thankful to be a Canadian, and I won't forget it again.
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