12 Tips For International Students Living And Studying In Canada

If you are a student heading to Canada to live and study you will find this guide very useful. It is the first book you should read to know Canadian culture and customs, whether you stay for a short time or for several years. In it you will find information about Canadian families, homes, food and eating habits. You will also learn everything you need to know about how to dress for the changing climate, communication and transportation. Reading it before or after you arrive, will help you prepare for your study abroad experience and explain new routines to make you more comfortable. Enjoy your opportunity and best of luck in your studies in Canada!

Canada has been a top destination for international students for many decades. Students choose Canada for its safety, diversity, high quality of education, lower costs of living, and the possibility of obtaining work permits or even permanent residency after graduation. This book walks you through the journey of becoming a student in Canada, from selecting a school all the way to arriving in Canada. Study permits are not automatically granted to students who receive admission to a Canadian educational institution. There is a rigorous review process to assess eligibility for a study permit, and a real possibility of getting a refusal. In this book, we share tips and information to help you navigate the complex study permit application process and maximize your possibility of getting an approval on your study permit application.

More and more students in the world now decide to undertake their university studies in another country to their own. They see advantages of quality, value and experience in studying abroad and rightly see the experience as a preparation for life and a big plus for their CVs in an increasingly inter-connected world and job market. The world language is now undisputedly English and even universities in non-English speaking countries such as Holland and Denmark, universities that are wanting to attract international students, are switching to teaching university programmes in English. This makes for an unparalleled opportunity for UK students these days, just at a time when UK university fees are increasing significantly. This guide gives an overview of the opportunities available to UK students across the world, from the English speaking counties of the USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, to Asia (India, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore), to offers nearer home, in Europe. As well as information on what is available - the education systems and academic cultures and demands of the different destination countries are explained, application procedures and information on living (accommodation, food, entertainment) are provided and there are self-development exercises that will help with the process of cultural readjustment that you as a UK student are likely to undergo and need to understand. The book covers information for both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and recommends ideal destination countries for these. Tips and advice on how to avoid certain pitfalls while being an international student living abroad are provided.

This Guide is designed to help families hosting international students in their own home, homestay agency personnel, boarding school resident managers and university or college campus residence staff. An international student'sfirst impression of a welcome in a new country is important in the transition to a new life and culture, regardless of age. Making this transition as easy as possible through outreach efforts and information will help all individuals create a positive experience for each student. Canadians are known for their courtesy, hospitality and support. The information in this guide will contribute to enhancing the role of any person involved in welcoming new students to Canada.

Students from all over the world flock to Canada to pursue their studies. While every student has a different experience, there are some things that are important for student survival... and sanity. There has to be a balance between their academic and social lives, while managing to adjust to the winter season, which can last for a longer time than most students are accustomed to. This guide offers tips on how to become involved in your campus activities, create personal job opportunities, network, and how to gain some amount of financial independence. Additionally, you will find statistics and information from international students who have experienced university in Canada and wish to share their personal experiences and tips for success. Prospective and new students will find this guide very helpful, easy to read and very brief; because who has time to be reading a 100-page book on saving time and money?