Credit to Author: Douglas Todd| Date: Mon, 02 Sep 2019 16:00:05 +0000
The Trudeau government is promising to change the foreign-student ratio by spending $30 million to recruit more young people from countries such as Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, Ukraine, France and Turkey.
Read moreCredit to Author: Geneviève Beaupré and Susan Qadeer| Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2019 00:03:06 +0000
There are some very significant reasons to actively participate both in class and at school. While getting extra marks for participation in some classes may be reason enough to raise your hand to answer, ask a question or offer a comment, being an active contributor brings multiple benefits: from getting references, meeting new people, making […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Ivy Chiu| Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2019 16:03:36 +0000
It’s back-to-school time and international post-secondary students are embarking on a time of major life milestones in a brand new country with unfamiliar surroundings – an exciting, but also nerve-wracking undertaking. Not only are you deciding what to study, but you are also encountering many firsts during these pivotal years – first time living away […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2019 16:35:41 +0000
As international migration continues to grow in scope, complexity and impact, social integration of newcomers has become an issue of global concern. It’s particularly a salient issue for Canada, a country with one of the highest global rates of immigration. During the five years between 2006 and 2011, more than one million foreign-born people immigrated […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Geneviève Beaupré and Susan Qadeer| Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2019 02:27:31 +0000
When we add newcomers to the diverse student mix in a typical Canadian post-secondary classroom, we have the possibility of delight as well as tension. The delight is the opportunity for students to learn from each other and develop an appreciation of how others do things. On the other hand, tensions can develop leading to […]
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Credit to Author: Stephen K Hirst| Date: Thu, 04 Apr 2019 18:47:48 +0000
College admissions fraud is a global industry. Just ask these “tutors.”
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Credit to Author: Rachel Browne| Date: Wed, 27 Mar 2019 15:35:05 +0000
Wanzhen Lu was violently abducted from a Range Rover in a parking garage north of Toronto, but was found safe on Tuesday in cottage country.
Read moreCredit to Author: Geneviève Beaupré and Susan Qadeer| Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2019 20:10:24 +0000
While in some cultures, students tend to devote all of their time to their studies, in Canada it is very common for students to work part time while they are attending school. This allows you to gain experience while also meeting people who might eventually be part of your network and act as references for […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Geneviève Beaupré and Susan Qadeer| Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 23:57:43 +0000
It’s Bell Let’s Talk Day on January 30; we want to talk about handling mental health for students doing post-secondary studies According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, approximately 20 per cent of the population will have a mental illness in their lifetime. Some illnesses are more prevalent among young adults, and going to college […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2019 19:57:24 +0000
In order to study in Canada as an international student, you must get a study permit. A study permit is a document Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issues that allows foreign nationals to study at designated learning institutions in Canada. Get a study permit for Canada To be eligible for a study permit, you must meet several […]
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