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28 Jul, 5 tweets, 2 min read
Four years ago he moved to Canada knowing no English. Now, he's a TDSB student graduating with a 100 per cent average.

“I have big dreams … I believe I am going to achieve it." torstar.co/SYRd50FFOX7
Emir Dag worked very hard to learn English and adjust to Canadian culture. He caught on quickly and was soon excelling in all areas of study at Burnhamthorpe Collegiate Institute.
“I know other people learned English in a short period of time and got good marks. Why not me? I have everything that I need,” Emir said about the mindset that helped him during his transition to Canada. thestar.com/news/gta/2021/…
Dag moved to Toronto from Mardin, Turkey almost four years ago.

He is one of three students in the TDSB who earned a perfect 100 per cent average this year. thestar.com/news/gta/2021/…
After graduation, Emir is going to the University of Guelph for Biomedical Science, and hopes to go to medical school to become a physician.

He wants to one day open a hospital with his family, who are also in the medical field. thestar.com/news/gta/2021/…

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