Can international students take a semester off in Canada?

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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

What happens if an international student gets pregnant?

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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

10 disadvantages of studying in Canada for international students

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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