People Can Live In Ice?
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When I saw the snow, I remembered how we used to learn about the Inuit in my geography textbooks back in Cameroon. And I thought to myself, "So it’s really true. People can live in ice." Sometimes you feel like you’re dreaming.
To tell the truth, moving here in January was difficult, because I experienced Edmonton winter without knowing summer. But this year, I know it's going to pass. I can look forward to the many Edmonton activities in summer, but last year I didn't know it was going to change so dramatically.
It was tough. But then one month after I got here, I gave my first talk about life in West Cameroon in Leduc during reading week. You know, the pressure of lectures was too high, so I said, "I have to get out of the university and share with others and show them I can do something too." I talked and danced. I taught the students how to dance. Some people even took pictures - I keep one on my computer as my wallpaper. It was good, seeing the children dance. And also seeing that I can offer something to them. Because you cannot go somewhere interested in learning without also being ready to do something useful.
Where Next?
Joseph Florent Feulefack
Joseph Florent Feulefack moved to Edmonton from Cameroon last year and is studying at the University of Alberta. Joseph is looking forward to taking his family with him when he goes to the Heritage Festival this year, and says the annual festival is one of his favourite Edmonton experiences so far.
