For those considering a move to a new country or city, transportation is a major concern. How am I going to get around? How much will it cost me? Is it easy get around? These are all good questions to ask, especially for new international students. Of course, there’s always the option of buying or renting a private car, but for the majority of students, that’s not exactly a realistic...
Whenever a student or family is deciding on where to study abroad, plenty of questions arise – including many of which that go well beyond the basics of simple academics. The Canadian University Application Centre (CUAC) knows all about these questions, and have had years of practice in answering them for prospective students. Here’s a look at some of the most common misconceptions...
For many international students, a major reason for choosing to study at a Canadian university is the opportunity it affords to later gain employment (either short or long-term) in the country. The good news is that it has never been easier for qualified international students to legally work in Canada post-graduation! Whether you’ve known exactly what you want to be since the age of...
More than 200 international students received an official welcome to Toronto as part of an International Student Welcome Program event at Toronto City Hall. Representatives from the program’s participating universities, colleges and sponsors were joined by representatives from the Embassies and High Commissions of selected countries for international students. Three international students...
Want to get hands-on, real life work experience while still in school? Co-op is the way to go! One of the many great things about attending a Canadian university as an international student is that no matter where you come from, you are eligible to work part-time during your studies. But beyond the most obvious upside of such positions – to earn while you learn – are many more benefits,...





