Nabeel Ahmadh Khan is an international student from India who moved to Saint John in 2021, to pursue his Master’s in Business Administration from UNB Saint John. He has been volunteering with The Saint John Newcomers Centre since he arrived and has enjoyed working on Communications assignments for the organization.
Nabeel Ahmadh Khan is an international student from India who moved to Saint John in 2021, to pursue his Master’s in Business Administration from UNB Saint John. He has been volunteering with The Saint John Newcomers Centre since he arrived and has enjoyed working on Communications assignments for the organization.
In his previous experience, he worked with various community development centres but what motivates him the most is to able to help the people around him. As a newcomer in the City, he understands the challenges of settling into a new community. His goal is to work at the Centre to ensure all the newcomers coming to Saint John are able to settle in with ease.
Here is Nabeel’s story in his own words:
The whole thought of leaving home and settling into a new city half way across the globe was at first a nightmare. I was not sure how I could adjust to the new environment and culture and had my doubts if I would ever be able to adapt to so many changes all at once. Having a background in Architecture and Project Management, I was not sure if there would be enough opportunities for me to explore, but I took a leap of faith. After arriving in Saint John, I discovered The Saint John Newcomer’s Centre, where I found everyone to be warm and welcoming. With a little time and support from the staff, I was surprised how quickly it took for the opportunity to fall into place.
I come from a place which is very busy and commercial but after coming here, I was taken aback by how different it is here. I have fallen in love with this City and the friendly nature of its people. The vibe you get here is something incredible and heart-warming that you would not experience anywhere else.
With such an overwhelming but amazing experience in the past few months, I hope to make this place my home and would love to go the extra mile to help all the newcomers coming into this beautiful city.
Want to Volunteer?
The Saint John Newcomers Centre offers a variety of rewarding volunteering opportunities for Saint Johner’s looking to make a difference in the lives of newcomers to the community. Whether you have a passion for teaching, mentoring, event planning, or simply lending a helping hand, there is a role for everyone at the Newcomers Centre. Join us in creating a welcoming and inclusive community for all.
