When you first come to Canada, you may be happy and excited. After a while, you may be homesick. Many people stop feeling happy and excited and start to feel sad, angry and lonely. This is normal. After a while, people usually begin to feel more comfortable.
| Stage 1 | I am worried about going to a different country. |
|---|---|
| Stage 2 | I am excited. Everything is new and interesting. I feel like a tourist. |
| Stage 3 | I am unhappy. Everything is different. I miss my friends and family. I am lonely. |
| Stage 4 | I feel ok. I am getting used to my new culture. |
| Stage 5 | I am unhappy. It is not easy. I feel uncomfortable. I don’t understand anything. English is very difficult. |
| Stage 6 | I am more self-confident. I am beginning to understand English and Canadian culture. I don’t feel as lonely as before. I see that other people have problems too. |
| Stage 7 | I feel accepted by people in Halifax. I accept my new culture. |
How can you look after yourself?