Last February 14th, for Love day, about 15 students gathered to discuss and have a conversation about why they left their past lives. While most students spoke about their departure from their home country, the conversation went on several topics surrounding each student's sharing. It was an opportunity for everyone to share parts of their stories and experiences, and at the same time a chance to hear about others, and perhaps, learn new vocabulary.  Moreover, we had some refreshments such as teas, herbal teas and juices and some great home made cookies (by Alizée) to nibble on while actively listening to others. Do not worry if you've missed it, there will be more. Subscribe to the BLOG to stay tuned and know about our upcoming events. The C.L.I.C. wishes to thank all who participated to this small event. Hope to see you next time.

Learning a foreign language is a challenge but learning it at an advanced age is also a great achievement. I still remember the first week of my first class, I felt like a little girl on her first day of class. I was nervous about not liking it or not being able to concentrate.   I had created a completely dramatic scenario in my head.               But after the first week, I felt relieved. I had been able to attend all my classes and had done all my homework in time.   But most importantly, I felt I had been reborn. But I haven’t done it on my own! Of course, we are responsible for our well-being, successes and failures, but the pleasant environment at UQAM’s École de langues had given me the opportunity to reach my achievements.   From day one, I met with Roisin, one of the amazing teachers who helped me understand my path. I have also had the privilege of having other great teachers thr...

Although from Tunisia, I am also a citizen of the world. I am convinced that the best way to acquire experiences and knowledge is by getting out of our comfort zone, to understand the functioning of systems different from ours, by going into new adventures. I believe that opening to people and the world is the true wealth; and the greatest assets that one can bring to their country (in my case Tunisia) are precisely openness, generosity and knowledge. I am also greatly convinced that those who have gone back to share what they have learned the hard way are, in a sense, those who will allow us to dream of a better future (provided they do not forget where they come from of course). It's easy to point out what's wrong but not so much to stay out and fight for it. Courageous are those who leave their country for a better future but reckless are those who remain at the front against everything. While it seems clear that Tunisia does not rely on its flourishing econ...