When my friend who was an international student got pregnant, she was concerned about lots of things. Like: How her pregnancy would affect her visa status. Her options with healthcare. And, whether she’ll continue her studies. These are valid concerns, and like her, you’ll face the same questions if you get pregnant as an international … Read more
Affordability is one of the reasons many international students admire Saskatchewan. Generally, studying in Canada is expensive. The country is rated the fourth most expensive country to study in the world by StudyInternational.com. But in places like Saskatchewan, you’ll find affordable colleges and universities that won’t leave you in debt. This province is well-known for … Read more
Most universities and colleges in Canada adopt a holistic approach when evaluating applications for their master’s programs. They consider factors beyond grades to gauge your “potential” and “eligibility”. While GPA does hold significant weight in the process, it is not the sole criterion for acceptance. Therefore, even with a low GPA, you’ll still be offered … Read more
No doubt, Canada is one of the best countries in the world to study, but the cost of studying in the country is high. Not every student can meet the financial demands of studying in Canada. Fortunately, some universities in the country have need-blind admission policies and they accept international students from all around the … Read more
If you search for anything studying in Canada, you’ll see many articles talking about the advantages of studying in the country. How it’s a dream destination, with endless opportunities, a world-class education system, and offers a high quality of life. What you’ll rarely find are the challenges international students face while in the country. Sure, … Read more
We all know Canada is welcoming to visitors – it’s popular knowledge. What many don’t know is that the country has a strong real estate market. Recently, it experienced one of the world’s lowest vacancy rates at 1.5%. Data from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) shows that renting is more expensive now than … Read more
You can cancel your Canadian student visa if you need to do so. For example, if you’re no longer interested in studying in the country or if you get a better opportunity elsewhere. Upon cancelling your visa, you cease to be a student in the country and will need to submit a fresh application if … Read more
Beyond allowing you to enter Canada for your studies, your Canadian student visa has other benefits. For example, with it, you can visit many countries without needing another visa. If you want to explore other places (as a student in Canada), we have here, the countries you can visit with your Canadian student visa. Plus, … Read more
As a student visa holder, maintaining the work-hour limit is extremely important. Unfortunately, not every student grasps just how important it is. Some end up working more than the allowed hours, and as you’d expect, it never ends well. Here’s what will happen to you if you work more than 20 hours. What happens if … Read more
When I worked part-time as an international student, I witnessed a student (who worked in a near by shop) get napped by the authorities for working more than 20 hours per week. And, it left all of us wondering how they found out. It didn’t take long before the truth surfaced: the authorities discovered the violation … Read more