Many newcomers arrive in Canada with a clear vision of their new life, driven by the hope that hard work and determination will lead to success. Maria João Maciel Jorge, who now goes by M.J., arrived with an illusion of a dream but no concrete plan. Today, she’s an associate professor of Portuguese and Luso-Brazilian Studies and the associate dean of global and community engagement at York University. Her story is one of resilience, embracing the unknown and forging her own path.
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