Credit 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: 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 […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Geneviève Beaupré and Susan Qadeer| Date: Sun, 16 Jun 2019 17:33:51 +0000
Don’t overlook continuing post-secondary education courses if you are seeking Canadian credentials or looking to change careers. Post-secondary education could prove invaluable if you find yourself in any of the following situations: you are not able to work in your previous occupation and are looking for Canadian qualifications; you no longer wish to do the […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Geneviève Beaupré and Susan Qadeer| Date: Sun, 16 Jun 2019 17:33:51 +0000
Don’t overlook continuing education courses if you are seeking Canadian credentials or looking to change careers. Post-secondary education could prove invaluable if you find yourself in any of the following situations: you are not able to work in your previous occupation and are looking for Canadian qualifications; you no longer wish to do the same […]
Read moreCredit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2019 20:59:28 +0000
It’s a devastating immigrant story. An internationally trained doctor arrives in Canada eager to start a new life, but after months of obstacles in relicensing and job searching, the doctor gets frustrated, depressed and ends up taking a survival job. Dr. Shafi Bhuiyan was disheartened to hear about this fate that face so many internationally […]
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 moreNew immigrants Kathrin Phung and Onyinye Adibe receive bursaries at Ashton College The winners have been announced for the 2018 Ashton College Bursaries for Immigrants: Kathrin Phung and Onyinye Adibe. According to Ashton College, which celebrated its 40th anniversary this year, the bursaries are aimed to address the challenges that newcomers face in their new […]
Read moreNewcomer to Canada? Don’t overlook continuing education courses If you haven’t considered taking courses through the continuing education department of a post-secondary institution or school, you may be overlooking valuable opportunities. Continuing education courses are usually offered part time in the evenings or weekends, and some are offered online. The courses may be work-focused, academic […]
Read moreACCES Employment bridging programs see internationally trained professionals solve real-world problems for employers Karan Dube landed in Canada with eight years of experience in sales and marketing and a professional focus on project management. Looking for an opportunity to find a job in his field, he looked into bridging programs and joined the sales and […]
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