E107: Ritika Saraswat thinks intl students need to stop obsessing over the Canadian PR

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In this episode, I am speaking with Ritika Saraswat, Founder & CEO of Re-Defined, a members-only community for international students by international students.

The past 18 months haven't been exactly fair to international students in Canada. They've been blamed, labelled, and threatened. They've had to deal with policy changes, uncertainty, and expiring permits.

And while all that sounds depressing, Ritika has a refreshing take on all the chaos: Come to Canada. Learn. Make new friends. Build connections. And if you get the chance to stay and contribute, great. If not, take what you've learned back home.

I know this is easier said than done. You probably have nothing to go back to back home. You probably can't even afford to relocate back home. But where there's a will, there sometimes is a way.

In this conversation, Ritika and I chat about why international students need to focus on what they control. We also explore:

* How to get feedback from your Canadian colleagues or counterparts

* Why playing the long game matters more when planning to immigrate

* Why you can’t afford feeling like a victim as an immigrant

* What she’s learned after seven years in Canada

* Why she thinks immigrants have a responsibility to come prepared, do their research, and contribute to their new society

Official Links

✅ Connect with Ritika Saraswat on LinkedIn

✅ Join the Re-Defined community

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