Hi, I’m Risith, a first-year Digital Marketing student at TRU. I moved to Canada from Sri Lanka. Before coming to Kamloops, I studied at Douglas College in Vancouver where I felt a strong sense of community and culture. Transitioning to Kamloops was a shock. Everything felt quieter, colder, and more isolating. As someone who has faced loneliness and cultural adjustment, I want to share my real experiences as an international student. This platform is a space where I hope others can relate, feel seen, and find ways to cope. This might mean getting hands on a familiar dish or just knowing there are others who understand.