Meet Laura!
Hello everyone, I'm Laura, from Macao. I came to Saint John just over a year ago, as a student in the Hospitality and Tourism Management program at NBCC Saint John.
As a newcomer, there’s one question I often get asked: “Why did you choose Saint John?” Initially, my answer was, “For the world’s highest tides!” But after being asked again and again, I started thinking about it more. What is it about Saint John that truly draws me in? Is it the lower cost of living compared to big cities like Toronto or Vancouver? The affordable tuition at NBCC next to other colleges? Well… yes — but also, no.
The truth is, until I actually arrived here, everything I knew about Saint John had been what I learned online. It’s Canada’s first incorporated city — a historic port on the North Atlantic, a gateway to the U.S. and the world, filled with some of the kindest people you’ll ever meet. But once I arrived here, I realized I didn’t just want to learn about Saint John anymore, I needed to truly experience it, especially as a hospitality and tourism management student, as I’m stepping into the field — literally!
Over the course of my blog series, I’m going to share stories about uncovering the beauty of the region. From the dramatic tides of the Bay of Fundy to the vibrant stories etched in its historic streets. I’m going to share what I’ve learned while exploring here, revealing the magic of Saint John through my eyes.
