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1/7 Why do a lot of Igbo professionals thrive in Canada?
They thrive on Competition/Meritocracy
They ensure they/their kids have at least 2 degrees/engage in strong extra curricular activities+Sports/community Networks
They do not choose courses/careers based on sentiments..
They thrive on Competition/Meritocracy
They ensure they/their kids have at least 2 degrees/engage in strong extra curricular activities+Sports/community Networks
They do not choose courses/careers based on sentiments..
2/7. Igbos in Canada support one another. Especially economically. It is a remarkable thing and I am often inspired/humbled by it. Even with all the ego/intra - group fightings, the town - union networks are cohesive and ensure all members get the skills they need to thrive here.
3/7. When you arrive in Canada, there is often an Igbo family to take you in for the first few weeks or months. Yes. You live with them, they put you through -how to get "Canadian work/study experience", how to upgrade your skills, how to use a cohort type of shared accommodation
