From Chef to Event Manager: Germán’s Leap from Mexico to Vancouver 🇲🇽🍁
What happens when a Mexican chef trades his kitchen knives for event calendars in one of Canada’s coolest cities? In this episode of the CANADA STUDENT NETWORK PODCAST, we meet Germán Arellano, a former international student turned Event Manager at Cornerstone College — and whose story is a perfect mix of luck, hustle, and pure Vancouver vibes.
From flipping tortillas to planning campus parties, Germán shares how he built a new life in Canada, the lessons he learned as a student, and the real deal about working and studying in Vancouver.
🍳 From Kitchen to Career – How cooking at summer camps led to a full-time job in education
💬 English & Money – The two survival tips every international student needs
🌲 Vancouver Life – Why seeing the ocean for the first time still gives him chills
🌎 Student Community – How events help students make friends, network, and feel at home
🎿 Adventures Ahead – Biking Stanley Park, hiking Joffre Lakes, and skiing for the first time
Whether you’re dreaming of studying in Canada or already unpacking your bags, Germán’s journey will make you laugh, nod, and feel inspired to chase your own Canadian dream.
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