Managing loneliness as an international student

Credit to Author: Geneviève Beaupré and Susan Qadeer| Date: Mon, 06 Feb 2023 23:33:40 +0000

Whether you have two friends, twenty friends or no friends, you may or may not feel lonely. If you do feel alone or isolated, in other words if you don’t have adequate social support or have too few meaningful relationships, you may want to take steps to change it.

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10 tried and tested money management strategies for students

Credit to Author: Geneviève Beaupré and Susan Qadeer| Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2023 00:27:11 +0000

Managing money as a student can be challenging. There are multiple ways to navigate the costs that come with a post-secondary program. Students can work, cut back on their expenses and/or find creative ways to save money. Here are ten tried and tested strategies.

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International students in Canada to be allowed more off-campus work hours

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2022 20:47:38 +0000

From November 15, 2022, until December 31, 2023, international students who are in Canada and who have off-campus work authorization on their study permit will be allowed to work over 20 hours per week.

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When is your stress level an urgent issue? Practical tips for students

Credit to Author: Geneviève Beaupré and Susan Qadeer| Date: Wed, 05 Oct 2022 14:42:25 +0000

Services are provided at educational institutions to help students cope with problems that interfere with their academic work, to avoid disruptions to their school year, and to determine a student’s best options given their circumstances.

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Students share tips for being successful in school

Credit to Author: Geneviève Beaupré and Susan Qadeer| Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2022 02:53:56 +0000

University or college comes with its own challenges, especially if you are travelling abroad or away from home during your studies. It could be useful to hear from others who are on the same journey. We asked former and current excellent students for their advice on being successful in school.

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Should you go to college or university?

Credit to Author: Geneviève Beaupré and Susan Qadeer| Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2022 19:40:53 +0000

If you are undecided between college and university, it is understandable because there are a significant number of factors to consider. For instance, predicting the direction of work is challenging. How will technology impact jobs? Which careers will disappear and what new careers will emerge? How can you prepare for future work

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When school is the least of your worries: Coping with personal crises

Credit to Author: Geneviève Beaupré and Susan Qadeer| Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2022 18:58:58 +0000

Some students, especially international students, can face challenges that can range from family crises, political turmoil, and personal, financial or health problems. This can interfere with the ability to concentrate, attend classes or find the time to study. So, what can you do?

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Are continuing education programs right for you?

Credit to Author: Ramya Ramanathan| Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2022 13:46:12 +0000

Upskilling and reskilling can help you connect with better opportunities and advance in your career.

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Capilano University to build on-campus student housing for the first time

Credit to Author: Stephanie Ip| Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2022 21:06:07 +0000

The six-storey complex will feature 362 student beds, a dining hall, laundry facilities, study areas, lounges, a kitchen on each floor, and a First Nations-focused reflection and gathering space.

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B.C. to launch first review of post-secondary funding in more than 20 years

Credit to Author: Stephanie Ip| Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2022 17:26:18 +0000

The aim of the review is to help inform a new provincial model that will evenly distribute funding across schools and ensure student communities across B.C. are better served and their needs met. The review will also seek to improve student access to affordable post-secondary education.

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