Welcome to another interesting episode from the student life. In this short podcast, I sit down with three international students at Thompson Rivers University to talk about something we all understand, the quiet ache of missing home.

Leaving home means more than just changing your address; it’s learning to live without the familiar sounds, smells, and faces that made you feel grounded. In this episode, you’ll hear Olivier Rutagengwa from Rwanda, Jalesh Chumak from Mauritius, and Oreoluwa Alakaba from Nigeria share their experiences of adjusting to life in Kamloops, the loneliness, the moments of growth, and what “home” still means to them now.

Their voices tell stories of courage and adaptation, of finding small reminders of home in everyday life, a shared meal, a song, a conversation that makes you feel seen.

This podcast is more than just about missing home; it’s about rediscovering it in unexpected places. It reminds us that while the journey of an international student can be tough, it’s also filled with strength, connection, and the quiet beauty of finding belonging again.

Press play to listen and step into the world of students who are learning to make Canada feel like home, one memory at a time