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From Riyadh to Toronto: Maha's First Semester Abroad

Maha Al-OtaibiMay 28, 20267 min read

From Riyadh to Toronto: Maha's First Semester Abroad

Moving from Riyadh to Toronto was the biggest leap of my life. The first weeks were a blur of orientation sessions, transit cards, and figuring out where to buy groceries.

Nara handled the heavy paperwork — my study permit, housing, and airport pickup — so I could focus on settling in. By week six, the campus had started to feel familiar.