An institution that offers programming for in-demand careers and is renowned for its applied learning courses that align closely with industry needs, the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) is a top choice for international students. Each year, SAIT welcomes more than 1,600 students from nearly 100 countries to study on the campus in the…
Challenges + Helpful and Informative Guidance = You got this! Culture Shock In truth, culture shock can happen anytime and anywhere. This means you are experiencing something new and different, and you may feel excited, uncomfortable, or even a bit nervous about it. New environments are never easy to adjust to at first. Here some…
Why Canada? What is the significance of this name? The name Canada actually originates from the Huron-Iroquois word kanata, and was transported around the country via a growing colonist economy of fur trading and exploration. Eventually, the name was formalized, and it has remained in place for over 150 years since 1867. Where Does the…
Do you want to make an impact in the health sector of Canada? International students can pursue their dreams of becoming nurses. Two popular nursing career options are Registered Nursing and Licensed Practical Nursing – both have unique processes students must complete in order to be eligible to practice as nurses in Canada and in…
All information provided are directly from IRCC Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Changing your school or program Before you change your school or program, you must meet all the conditions of your study permit. This means you must be: enrolled at a designated learning institution (DLI) and actively studying while you’re in Canada You need to contact us…
One thing that comes with immigrating to a completely different place is going through a culture shock, or perhaps, multiple culture-shocks. We have gathered a list of things that many international students have found either odd or amusing after they moved to Canada. Self Gas PumpIf you came from Asia, it probably never occurred to…
Originally from Indonesia, grew up in Guangzhou, then Shanghai and graduated High School in Singapore. Since the age of four, Toshie Kaligis has always been immersed in multicultural environments. It made his move to Vancouver a lot smoother. On top of that, Toshie mentioned that Vancouverites are really friendly and welcoming. Inspired by his mother…
I’m Indonesian and was born in Indonesia. At the age of 9, my family moved to Qatar, a small peninsula in the Middle East and I continued my journey to Canada after High School. Many people who are close to me were concerned about me fleeing home to study in a new place. They were…
Prospective international students interested in pursuing a career in nursing have a variety of options in Canada. The demand for nursing will keep increasing, the jobs has relatively high pay, and the career is also at lower risk of automation. If you are looking into a Canadian nursing program either to start fresh or to…
Software development has become a popular field, both in terms of career and education options. Our world has gone digital, and as such, we need skilled software developers to fill roles and make that transition easier and smoother overall. For international students with an interest in computer science and software development, the province of British…
