The World University Service of Canada’s (WUSC) Student Refugee Program (SRP) gives students the opportunity to immigrate to Canada and attend one of 61 participating colleges and universities. There are seven SRP students currently enrolled at U of T; here’s what some of them had to say:
Chris
Year of Study: Second
Program of Study: Political Science & Equity Studies
Country of origin: Sri Lanka
Country of asylum: Kenya
Favourite moment since arriving in Canada: My absolute favourite moment was going to the Toronto Island. All the green space makes me feel like I’m back home.
Iris
Year of Study: First
Program of Study: Life Sciences
Country of origin: Rwanda
Country of asylum: Kenya
Favourite moment since arriving in Canada: I have two favourites. The first is going to the Toronto Island, getting to relax and play soccer; it was a great day. The second is attending the WUSC Forum with other students in Ottawa.
Fabrice
Year of Study: First
Program of Study: Math and Physical Sciences – I love numbers!
Country of origin: Rwanda
Country of asylum: Kenya
Favourite moment since arriving in Canada: The day I arrived at U of T would be one great memory. And WUSC is always a great memory – being part of WUSC makes me feel like I am a part of something great.
Dennis Tuyishime
Year of Study: Second
Program of Study: Global Health
Country of origin: Rwanda
Country of asylum: Kenya
Favourite moment since arriving in Canada: Coming to Canada.
