Common mistakes to avoid: Tips for international students

Credit to Author: Geneviève Beaupré and Susan Qadeer| Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2022 13:46:08 +0000

Students make some mistakes that can occur more frequently in educational settings. Here are some common mistakes and how to avoid them.

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Opinion: Supporting immigrants and international students key to Canada’s economic future

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2022 17:11:49 +0000

Leaders in the post-secondary sector share reflections on the importance of supporting immigrants, including the international students who have chosen to study in Canada, and how this can help Canada achieve its ambitious immigration targets.

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Tips to manage full-time school and part-time work

Credit to Author: Geneviève Beaupré and Susan Qadeer| Date: Tue, 08 Feb 2022 22:11:17 +0000

There are a number of good reasons to combine school and work. Many students work while they go to school often because they cannot afford to do otherwise. But there are many other benefits that go beyond just finances, such as gaining work experience in your field.

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Do you think you may have made the wrong academic choice?

Credit to Author: Geneviève Beaupré and Susan Qadeer| Date: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 20:45:06 +0000

A sizable number of post-secondary students may be guessing at what should be their academic direction. Some may be young students who haven’t fully explored options yet; others could be new to Canada and may not be aware of the academic demands and requirements of a particular program. Some others could have a variety of […]

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Winners of 2019 Ashton College bursaries announced

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 01:21:01 +0000

The winners have been announced for the 2019 Ashton College Bursaries for Immigrants: Grace Nguyen and Janpreet Walia. The Ashton College bursaries are aimed to address the challenges that newcomers face in their new country, lacking local credentials and work experience that can impede their employment. Professional career-ready education will allow them to adjust their knowledge […]

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Your post-secondary experience is much more than a credential

Credit to Author: Geneviève Beaupré and Susan Qadeer| Date: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 03:16:26 +0000

Your post-secondary experience can be much more than getting a credential. It can include making friends, getting work experience, and obtaining good references. It can also provide you with opportunities to broaden your interests, learn how to research and write, receive support from mentors and get intellectual stimulation to inspire you for a lifetime. Full-time […]

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Looking for academic advice? Tap into information sources available around you

Credit to Author: Geneviève Beaupré and Susan Qadeer| Date: Sun, 10 Nov 2019 14:43:35 +0000

The post-secondary education system in Canada can be confusing for newcomers. Not only is it an unfamiliar system, but there are provincial as well as specific school differences. Make sure to tap into the free academic advice available around you as it could help you get answers to many questions, including admission requirements, the differences […]

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The value of continuing education: the reason you enroll is as important as what you sign up for

Credit to Author: Geneviève Beaupré and Susan Qadeer| Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 21:55:56 +0000

There are some excellent reasons why you might want to enroll in just one or a few continuing education courses. Even attending a single course could give you a view of the Canadian education system, its standards, classroom style and expectations. It can also help you get a job by demonstrating your abilities or help […]

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