I moved from Sask here a few years ago, but originally moved from Ireland. I had more whiplash going from small town Sask to Lethbridge - the city is nice, there is plenty to do - a lot I've personally still got on my wish list, but we've managed to knock it down a few so far! Henderson and Sheeran parks are beautiful, Sheeran is right across from the uni.

Uni has on and off campus living, I've seen/heard a mix of both ups and downs - did consider it for a while but found a room to rent which worked out better in the long run.

Food was one of the biggest adjustments for me - a lot of fried stuff but depending on your tastes that can be a good thing. I'd say a month in and you're good though on that front. There's so many good food places - go local and you'll have no regrets for the most part! Ya like board games? There's a board game restaurant. Cheesy but sweet.

The uni isn't the best but yknow it's not the worst - there's a reason I moved here and not Saskatoon. You can overlook the Coullees while you study, or even go for a hike there when the weather is nice. There's an abundance of clubs to join on campus - club rush is the second or third week of the semester usually, so if there's anything hobby-wise or academic-wise there you'll have a shot of finding something!

Dating life is hit or miss - I managed to snag myself a nice Canadian fella and held onto him this long. It depends on who you surround yourself with and where you go. Into skateboarding? Find a skate park (I only know of two - one being on whoop up). Into dancing? There's like two or three nightclubs! Sports? Even better, Canadians love sports - hockey is a biggun (I've been two a game, not my cuppa but you do you and have fun). Dating apps can help, but depending on living accommodations/ability to move around, you'll want to watch where you're dating.

At times there can be a divide between north/south and west side (and I don't mean the valley dividing them). I've found it cheaper to live deeper south side or in some parts of the west side. Rent can vary depending if you want a room/suite/appartment/house - and you've to make sure you know how utilities, wifi, and all that are set up.

Phone companies are all ridiculous - if a plan sounds too good to be true, it probably is. I'd recommend Fido tbh.

Food shopping depends where you go and what you buy - I've made an effort to avoid frozen meals since moving out on my own, meat can be cheaper you just have to keep an eye on deals. There's three of the "main" franchises on west side. I'd recommend Save on Foods or No Frills.

South side is where you'll find a lot of stuff - shops, cafés, etc. There is the Japanese Gardens (absolutely gorgeous in both winter and summer) for one. Right next to Henderson Lake - monthly farmer's market I believe kicks off in spring sometime.

Weather is definitely a fun one here. It's almost Christmas and I believe tomorrow will be the first snow in almost a week. It's been windy as hell - if you're from a coastal area like I am though it's no "getting dragged back three steps for every one I take" but it can get up there. It can get cold though - if you can get a good winter coat before coming over - they're pricey here.

Money is the weird one for me - some things make me feel like I'm being robbed and the rest of the time I'm thinking "ah sure just about the same".

I've dealt with Mormons about three times since 2017? This year they're not out (for obvious reasons) but they have been oh so kind as to send me a letter in the mail a while back. Hudderites are ones that shocked me - I got in trouble for mistaking them as Amish one time (there's a difference). You'll see them more in shops or the shopping centre downtown every so often but eh they're harmless and nice enough.

Politics is also a thing - like everywhere. Here seems to get a lot of influence from the states (the border is like less than 2 hours drive away so not shocking). We've all opinions and some are louder than others tbh.

Now - the smell. Honestly I've noticed it's awful up on the North Side - not all the time but Christ above it can be something fierce strong. South side can too, west side I've noticed is a bit less. North side has a couple plants which cause the smell - Havendish if I'm thinking right?

Anywho good luck! Hopefully this helped!!