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Sweden is, to a large extent, quite similar to Canada, yet in other aspects very different. The climates of Toronto and Stockholm are about the same, the nature is more or less simiâ€" lar, and the social system of free health care, etc. is very developed in both countries. I shall, however, never forget the very first impressions that the country and the culture made on This is the second in a series of excerpts from author and English proâ€" fessor Bob Livesey‘s new book, Coming To Canada. Coming to Canada makes fascinatâ€" ing reading for anyone interested in the incredible adjustments made by new immigrants. FIRST IMPRESSIONS By Stina Hallberg I came to Canada two years ago to study at the International Summer School of Animation at Sheridan College in Oakville, Ontario. At the time, I had no plans whatsoever to stay more than the three months of which the first section of the program consisted. I have been here two years now and I think that the definitions of what is true "Canadian" or "Swedish" are beginning to fade out in my mind. The textbook, labelled a "remarkâ€" able worthwhile contribution" to the educational experience, focuses on the emotions, trials and tribulations of young people who have immigrated to Canada. The stories, sometimes heartâ€" wrenching, sometimes humorous but always insightful, are written by the students themselves. What is really different in a young person‘s life is the educational system. Sweden has only six major universiâ€" ties for a population of around 8.5 milâ€" lion people. Being accepted into any of the Academies of Art or Music (two schools of each) is extremely difâ€" ficult and competitive. Once you‘re accepted, of course, it is great because education is free of charge in Swedish universities. First impressions of a young immigrant I was, however, simply stunned by the size of Sheridan College. There seemed to be thousands of animation desks, cameras, computers, and other equipment. The campus art store with all its books, drawing pads, colors, and so on, really impressed me, as did my first visit to the World‘s Largest Bookstore in Toronto. My first impressions of Oakville were that it was very "exotic" and typâ€" ically "American". All the lanes on the highway and, my God, all the CARS. Everywhere! The entire North American society seems to be built around the car. Driveâ€"in restaurants, driveâ€"in movies, driveâ€"in banks, groâ€" cery stores where you have your bags put right into the trunk of your car. People even drive in to get a cup of coffee. At first, I thought it was all great fun, like a huge Canada‘s Wonderland. Now it really annoys me. The gas is less than half the European price; no wonder there‘s a big gap in the ozone layer above the North American continent. I would say that the best thing I‘ve found in this country is the people. Canadians are known for their kindâ€" ness and hospitality. They seem to have a great inferiority complex towards the U.S.A. which I don‘t understand. Canada is the world‘s biggest country; it‘s not overpolluted or overpopulated, so why do Canadians spend so much energy tryâ€" ing to prove they are different than Americans? It‘s as if I would take offence if someone called me Finnish. You worked hard for your money. Now let the Sovereign Investment Program keep your portfolio growing. Vrfé’/‘“ of the "'loq_,8 000 omm omm You will find it at Richardson Greenshields. Our Sovereign Investment Program combines the skills of up to ten of the world‘s top investment manâ€" agers. It draws on global resources and your investment advisor uses a computerâ€"assisted program to develop a custom investment portfolio that balâ€" ances your comfort level for risk If you have $50,000 or more to invest, it is serious money. And serious money deserves profesâ€" sional atention. ST. 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