Written by Nima Najariandariani, 2021 Cohort
Pre-MDM! I would like to speak from my heart and be simply honest with you about my journey through this one year of my life and the feelings I had during its different stages.
I graduated with my bachelor’s in Architecture in 2018 and since then I have been constantly trying to apply for study abroad. If you are reading this and you are from Iran, you are likely in the same boat and I know how badly you want to be successful in the process of studying abroad. If you are from other parts of the world and considering studying in CDM you may also have the same intentions. As long as CDM and mainly Pre-MDM are in your options I would say you’re going to enjoy your choice.
Although I have been working in the advertising industry for some years, my educational background was not tech-related. It was in 2019 that I first applied for MDM and I had the feeling I could get accepted. When I opened the email and saw the first sentence written “We regret to inform you…” it was a big shock for me. But hold tight becauseI have not finished telling the whole story. I got an acceptance from some other college in Toronto, but then I got rejected for some visa issues. I was feeling hopeless and I didn’t want to apply again.
Long story short, I applied for the next time and this time not for MDM, but for Pre-MDM. To be honest I was afraid of not getting accepted although I was not sure if Pre-MDM is the right choice for me. After I got accepted and travelled to Canada, I started my first weeks at Pre-MDM and I had no other feelings but
blessing every coincidence that guided me in this direction. I have talked to many of my friends who were considering the same path. I have told all of them there is no better way to start your student life in Canada than starting with Pre-MDM. The design of courses, instructor assistants and faculty are all together to help each student start their career at ease here in Canada.
You would hardly find any other program throughout Canada which has this smooth and caring transition for newcomer students. Dr. Aida Osian who is the instructor for the technical language courses in the program is not only an instructor or a friend for students, but she also has been like a caring mother for all of us. She teaches all the necessary requirements to start your life and communicate ideas in an entirely new environment. On the other hand, as a language program, the methods were very professional and practical. The lessons helped us to progress our English cohesively, all the while boosting our teamwork skills and getting familiar with the culture of the Canadian work ecosystem and how to thrive in it.