Ottawa is a beautiful, fascinating city. Long before I ever dreamed I would live there, I used to look at photos of Canada's picture-perfect capital and envy it:
If you're looking for just the logistical information you need to know for getting your biometrics done, see the sections "The next step in the immigration process," "My experience," and "Service Canada." Ottawa is a beautiful, fascinating city. Long before I ever dreamed I would live there, I used to look at photos of Canada's picture-perfect capital and envy it: But much like any other city, and also as a consequence of having an American perception of what a city is and should be, what you see is not always what you get.
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The first time I met my father-in-law, he asked me if I was a fan of the Syracuse Orangemen. I didn't correct him (the Syracuse University athletic program dropped "men" in 2004 to become the gender-neutral Syracuse Orange), but I did reply to the affirmative. Growing up in Upstate New York, there was nothing to be other than a Syracuse Orange fan.
What surprised me, though, was that my Canadian future father-in-law said, "Me too!" I was curious as to how he could be a fellow Syracuse Orange fan, though, since not only were we standing in his kitchen in Kingston, Ontario, a town which is home to one of the most prestigious universities in Canada (Queen's University), but also, his daughter, who would one day be my wife, was at the time a student at the University of Ottawa. What connection could he possibly have to my hometown that could override his own? Well, this college graduation season when everybody is feeling nostalgic for their own alma maters, I thought I'd explore this question. |
About TylerTyler Sternberg is an educator and writer. Born and raised in the United States, Tyler moved to Canada in 2023 on a spousal visa. Sternbergopolis was started as a way to share the everyday thoughts and experiences of an American expat. He lives in Welland, Ontario, with his wife, Sydney. Past Adventures
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