Life begins the moment you step off the plane. Here is everything a family arriving in London, Ontario should handle in the first 30 days, in order.
Week 1: Basic Setup
- Getting a Phone Plan and SIM Card
- Opening a Bank Account and Debit Card
- Finding Big-Box and Korean Grocery Stores
Week 2: School Adjustment
Tour the school, check supplies, and learn the commute before day one. Keep after-school plans empty the first week; kids tire quickly.
Weeks 3 and 4: Building Daily Routines
Find your clinic and pharmacy, get library cards, and build a weekend outing course. In London, parks and activities are 10-20 minutes away by car, so places to go with kids appear weekly.
After the First Month
Once daily life settles, the real experience begins. Nearby trips like Niagara, Toronto, and Stratford start here too. If preparing settlement alone feels heavy Early Study Abroad Programoffers support all the way through settlement.