Ash came to Canada in 2019 to study at Algoma University and is now the first South Asian to be a part of the Alumni Council of Algoma University and also runs a non-profit called Student Connect. He is a true believer that if you actually join the dots, everything happened for a reason.

Listen to his journey from connecting the dots to starting Student Connect.

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Audio Glossary

• Dal Chawal -Dal Chawal translates to Lentil Rice. It's a 'whole meal' dish served in the sub-Indian continent. Lentil or a combination of lentils are pressure-cooked (with spices) and is served over cooked rice.
• Maggie - It's the classic Indian snack, made with authentic Indian flavours.
• Tiffin Service - A home-made style food, delivered to the students or young professionals who are living away from their homes.
• Rupees (₹) - Rupee is the modern monetary unit of India and Pakistan. The modern unit is divided into 100 paisa (like cents). The name derives from the Sanskrit rupya (“silver”).
  • Fun Fact: On 15th August 1947 the exchange rate between Indian Rupee and US Dollar was equal to one (i.e., $1= ₹1). Now 1 USD= ₹83 and 1 CAD= ₹60.

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