Leonard and Nigel discussed their personal experiences with studying in Canada and the US, including the weather, immigration processes, and financial preparations. They also discussed the differences between research and course-based master's degrees, the importance of program choice in immigration, and the challenges faced by students with a long study gap or returning to academia after a long break. Lastly, they emphasized the importance of networking, professional development, and honesty in the immigration process, and provided advice on choosing universities and transferring between them.