Leaving Poland when she was only fourteen years old, Joanna grew up in an environment where she got required to adjust massively. Besides the culture shock, integrating into the new country as a teenager was very tough for Joanna.
Around when she moved to Ireland, the country saw an increase of people coming in, which lead to discrimination against immigrants like herself.

Even after living in Ireland for sixteen years, Joanna didn't feel at home. She knew she belonged somewhere else. Joanna was blissful amidst the new and exciting moments in the Land of the Free when she managed to join an exchange program in the US. This experience of hers motivated her to pursue living in America, which she did after finishing her college degree in Hospitality Management. But, not all our plans go right where we want them to be. We'd always have to face some rejections along the way as Joanna had.

After not being able to renew her visa in the US, Joanna went back to Ireland, where she met her husband. A few years later, they decided to emigrate to Canada, a country closer to her dream.

In this episode, Joanna shares lots of information on applying for the International Experience Canada visa, which you might be considering too.

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