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Many international students have chosen Canada because of our quality of education and living. Canada has many incredible cities to choose. It could be overwhelming to choose which city would be best for an international student. We have gathered here a few reasons why many students had chosen Toronto as their second home! Toronto is…
Happy Family Day! One great common value that Filipino’s and Canadian’s share is their value for the family. Family day is officially celebrated as a statutory holiday every third Monday of February in these provinces: New Brunswick, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia. This year’s Family Day will fall on the 15th of February. …
Oh, how Covid changed the way we travel! Before, in the Pre-Covid World, all you have to do is check in at the airport, present your boarding pass and get on board the airplane, after some snooze and mid-air snacks – voila! You have arrived in your destination – and you either see a familiar…
Canada is a great country to live and study. But, living in an amazing country does come with a big expense too, especially if you live in a metropolitan city like Toronto or Vancouver. It is no secret that international students already have spent a great sum on tuition fees. Markets Insider reported the average…
Moving to a bustling city like Toronto is exciting! Nonetheless, finding a rental in such a vibrant city can be a challenge as an international student. Renting a room in Toronto can range from $600 to $1200+ CAD per month, depending on location and how many roommates in a house. If you want to live…
We had a lovely conversation with Danah Reyes, an international student from Cavite, Philippines. We talked about her study experience in Toronto and how Canada broadened her perspectives of the world. In our previous article, we focused on her time as an international student. Here, we will talk more about culture and living in two…
How do one socialize during a global pandemic? The short answer is that you don’t really socialize. Cases are rising almost everywhere. Toronto is looking at average of 2000+ cases every day and Ford has also implemented tighter lockdown rules. The global pandemic results in not only physical health issues, but also mental health challenges,…
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…
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…
Canada has public transportation in all cities and major towns in many ways of travel. Bus Train Subway Light-rail trains Streetcars (trams) It is advisable to research your options if you plan to use public transportation before you decide where to live. Every city in Canada has its own way of the public transit system….
