06/15/2026
Hi, I’m Michelle, an international student at Conestoga College and also a mother.
I come from China 🇨🇳 and came to Canada with my daughter, originally to support her education and be closer to her learning environment. Along the way, I found my own path and became a student again. I started my studies at Conestoga College through an ESL program, where I learned not only the language but also Canadian history and culture. This helped me better understand and appreciate the country I am living in.
I am currently studying Educational Support, and I also have opportunities to do field placements in schools. It has been both exciting and a little nerve-wracking at times, but it is a very meaningful part of my learning experience. During my placement, a student with special needs made a small blue clay figure and said it was me, which became a simple but meaningful moment for me.
After coming to Conestoga, I slowly began to experience a quiet shift in myself. I started to rediscover interests and strengths that I had put aside for a long time, and to see new possibilities in my own path. I’m still on this journey, but I feel grateful to be learning, growing, and moving forward step by step ~！😊 🌏🎓📚
