Just like you have in many countries, Canada allows international students to work. However, their work hours are limited and, this is done to protect the interest of the students. Working limited hours ensures that students have enough time for their studies – which is their main reason for coming to Canada. If you’re curious … Read more
While the main goal of hosting foreign exchange students isn’t to make money, most families that are willing to host students can’t handle the cost without some form of stipend. Hosting gives you the chance to learn about a new culture, build lifelong connections, and share your daily life with the students. However, being a … Read more
In Canada, international students must stay enrolled full-time to keep their student status active. This means you can’t take time off from your studies unless it’s during scheduled breaks like winter or summer. However, the rules allow some flexibility. If you’re facing health issues, family emergencies, financial difficulties, academic struggles, or related issues, you have … Read more
Congratulations if your Australian student visa has been granted. Now that you have it, it’s good to be clear on “when to enter the country” for your studies. Certainly, it will help you plan your trip, and ensure you arrive at the right time, to start your program. The Australian student visa has flexible entrance … Read more
With so much to plan and prepare for (before coming to Canada for your studies), it’s not uncommon to face unexpected delays. As a student, I entered Canada 2 days after my program start date because my student visa was delayed. It was a frustrating experience for me. Many international students have been in this … Read more
As international students, we all hope to finish our studies and build successful careers afterwards. However, it doesn’t always go as planned. Sometimes, financial struggles or personal issues like health problems can get in the way. When these challenges arise, tough choices are made – one of them can be, dropping out of college. It’s … Read more
When you apply for a UK study visa, you’ll likely be called for an interview. This interview is an important part of the study visa application process. And your performance in it can determine whether you get the study visa or not. The main goal of the interview is to confirm that you genuinely intend … Read more
Recently, over 700 Indian students were at risk of deportation after Canadian federal authorities uncovered that the Letters of Admission (LOAs) they used to enter the country were fraudulent. At the time the discovery was made, many of these students had already graduated and were employed in Canada. Several students have been deported for similar … Read more
Before I decided to study in Australia, I read a lot (online) about how cool it is to study in the country (which is true). However, after I got admission, got my student visa and arrived in the country, I quickly realized there were several challenges I hadn’t anticipated. I feel that if you’re going … Read more
During my master’s program, I almost missed the start date, because my student visa didn’t arrive on time. It was a stressful wait, with emails about orientation and other activities (for new students) coming in from my school, all of which I was about to miss. Student visa delays are common, so applicants are always … Read more