I’m Robert — some call me “The Survivor.”

I graduated from the University of Toronto, but my path was far from smooth.

In my first two years, I failed more than 10 courses and was suspended from school.

Back then, I couldn’t see any future.

But I didn’t give up.

I prepared my own appeal, ended the suspension early, and found a study method that worked for me.

In my final two years, I earned straight As and got into grad school with a low GPA.

Along the way, I completed four local internships in Canada, taught myself coding in grad school, and landed a big tech offer after graduation.

My journey isn’t unique — I’ve been through rock bottom, so I understand what international students face in Canadian universities.

Even before graduating, I began helping younger students with petitions, study plans, and career advice.

Over the years, I’ve handled hundreds, even thousands, of cases.

I believe life gives us a big margin for error.

Even a nightmare start can turn into a comeback through persistence and trial-and-error.

Now, I want to share the methods, experiences, and hope I wish someone had given me when I was at my lowest.