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Well my parents want to move to canada because they want a new start, they're fed up with englands shit - crappy weather and crap governement and whatnot...

I'm not too sure why they want to move either, but our house is on sale for 750k so what can you get in canada thats equivalent to that?
I mean equivalent size and such - i dont mean 1.2 million dollars or whatever.

Shit son, that is an expensive house! What are the dimensions of your house, basically BC is the most expensive to live in, other than that, everywhere else, prices are reasonable, for about $500, 000 you can get a descent house with a descent backyard.

If you don't mind me asking, what do your parents do as far as jobs go...

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Originally posted by albert
Canadians, compared to a lot of countries (not trying to stereotype or anything; but from what I hear from everyone coming from another country) are very very social people; they will talk to you; they will help you find your way, etc.

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I've heard the exact opposite from my friends studying in BC.

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Originally posted by Voldemort

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Originally posted by albert
Canadians, compared to a lot of countries (not trying to stereotype or anything; but from what I hear from everyone coming from another country) are very very social people; they will talk to you; they will help you find your way, etc.

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I've heard the exact opposite from my friends studying in BC.

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Well, like I said before, people are pretty much the same everywhere. There are always two sides to these things. I have been treated both poorly and in an exemplary manner in BC. Thing is that, people generally recount only the bad incidents to other people. I don't know why people don't comment about the good... I guess it's more sensational that way...

Ask them about their best experience in BC... perhaps post back if they say anything.

They told me they were kinda closed, they said that they got along better with other non-canadians studying there , I guess it varies greatly though.

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Originally posted by Voldemort
They told me they were kinda closed, they said that they got along better with other non-canadians studying there , I guess it varies greatly though.

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Speaking as an immigrant, I find that generally, the drive to be amongst people that are from where you are from to be really big.

You're from Mexico right? I presume so are the friends you are talking about? I would put my money on the fact that your friends hang out more with hispanic people and converse with them in Spanish than English.

There is nothing wrong with it, as you fit in best with your own kind. The only thing is that, in my opinion, when someone goes to another country, it is to learn and observe new cultures and perhaps learn a language and it is very difficult to do that if you are essentially limiting yourself by hanging out with people that are more comfortable speaking in their native tongue rather than the language of the land.

The other thing is that, I can see how certain mannerisms would be considered odd in Western Countries, and hence the "locals" would rather not associate with them as they think they will run the risk of being rejected by their peers. For example in India, say there are two really good guy friends, and they are hanging out and walking to a place, it is not uncommon for one of the guys to put his arm around the other guy (over the shoulder, around the neck) ... something that couples do in Canada and other western countries. If say one of your friends did that to another guy here, it would be something that would put them off... These mannerisms are somewhat understood in people who come from other countries to study, as they too have certain behaviors that "locals" will find odd, therefore it makes sense for your friends to hang out with this crowd.

To sum it up.

A psycho like that could be anywhere. It doesn't mean Canada is full of psychos. People will treat you well if you are kind and friendly.

Back onto topic , Nathan have you gotten enough info? Or do you have more questions?

It's been a good read - thanks for everyone who has helped!

I'm still not sure if I want to move - but the idea is growing on me. I'd like to start again - but i'd hate to lose my freinds (blah blah, yeah )

Hmmm