Over 70 Palestinian students waiting to attend university in Canada are stuck in the Gaza strip, waiting for the final approval of their study permits. Many students in Gaza have been waiting for six to eight months to hear back from Immigration refugees and citizenship Canada IRCC regarding their study permits. The Palestinian Students & Scholars at Risk Network, PSSAR, is a group that works to help palestinian academics safely continue or begin their studies. Despite limited internet and electricity access in Gaza due to the Israeli blockade and bombardment of infrastructure, two accepted Concordia students currently living in Gaza were able to connect with CJLO news for interviews. They both told CJLO about their lives as they wait for the visa process to proceed.