Why Edmonton Meet Gurleen Kuar Bhandohal

Gurleen sees how much heart people are putting into Edmonton.

Gurleen Kaur Bhandohal moved to Edmonton in 2020 to study at NorQuest College and has no regrets. She loves the friendly people and the river valley.

Gurleen is an Interdisciplinary Therapy Assistant student at NorQuest, as well as a Student Assistant at the International Office at NorQuest. She describes herself as an outgoing person, who loves to travel. In Edmonton, she can be found exploring different places from cafés to parks.

“We are still in those cities, which are working towards their development and people are putting their heart into it.”

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