If you are an aspiring international student, or about to start your days in your dream university in a few months, you have landed in the right place. Being an international student, studying in one of the top universities of Canada, and living independently is like juggling many balls at once. It can be super overwhelming from outside, but once you enter this hustle, you get introduced to the most interesting aspect of life: figuring out everything on your own. And, icing on the cake is resuming studies after a long break, which was my story while I enrolled at York University. However, since it was the school of continuing studies, I used to find comfort in the fact that I might not be the only one who has nearly forgotten how a classroom looks. And here we are, almost at the end of the program, all set to be called York U Alumni soon. Let's dive into a sneak peek at my journey of the past 8 months with some hidden tips for the upcoming students.