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I'm Ruba, I am in my third year, and I'm from Syria. Starting university at Guelph was a bit of struggle. I came here as an international student and with English as my second language. I had to study English here to prepare for my undergraduate studies, and that was a bit of a challenge because while I'm doing that, I was also struggling with severe homesickness and cultural shock. This made it a struggle for me to interact with the new community. Eventually I started putting myself out there and trying to interact with people, seeking help from resources. I started making more friendships and interacting with the folks in my residence. Writing was a bit of a struggle for me, and eventually my friends referred me to Writing Services in the library. They really helped me improve my language, improve my assignments, and get better grades. I'm passionate about writing, and I used to write a lot in my first language, Arabic. I started writing reflections in journals, and that helped me to improve my English. I realized that the hardship and struggles that I'm going through were not due to my shortcomings or my lack of knowledge. So I was actually able to build a bridge between my past and my current life circumstances through seeking my passion of writing. It really helped me look at my new life in a positive way and face my challenges with strength and enthusiasm.