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Studying abroad comes with a lot of hurdles for students to cross over. Initially, it does feel like a lot of work, but once, they are crossed, and the whole new world is waiting for you and welcoming you with open arms. If you are planning to study in Canada , the then first step is to decide which university and which course you want to pursue. Once you have crossed your first hurdle, the second hurdle is accommodation. There are a lot of questions that goes in the mind of a student, like ‘Should I live on-campus or off-campus?’  International students have to be extra careful especially when it comes to money and safety. Let us take a closer look at some of the accommodations for the international student:  ON-CAMPUS HOUSING:  Dorms/ hostels: Dorms or hostels are one of the easiest and the simplest option for international students. Top universities and colleges in Canada offer dorms accommodation to the students. Dorms are large buildings where s...

Visa interviews witness a lot of rejections. When a student is applying for a student visa to study abroad , he does not want to get rejected at this crucial step. But the harsh reality is, some students do get rejected. The common reasons that some students get rejected are the lack of proper documents, fail to give proof of sufficient funds, or there was no clarity of goals or the worst, the answers were not clear and direct. Do not get scared! These are small little hurdles that can be overcome easily. Read the following points to the visa interview:  1.Focus and clarity of goals:   The visa officer would want to know, why you are interested in pursuing a particular course from the desired university. The visa officer just wants to know about your focus regarding your decision about studying abroad. You should have clarity of your goals, as to why did you choose a certain course from a particular university or college. While explaining, make sure you cle...

The transition from school to college is a huge adjustment. For students going overseas to study in top universities and colleges in Canada is a major life-altering change. They are not only going to live far from home but will also have to face a lot of complex paperwork. Situations and checklist depend from country to country, but if you are going to study in Canada , we bring you some of the important Canada university checklists. This checklist contains some important things that international students need to know: 1. Acceptance Letter:  First and foremost thing is your acceptance letter. Congratulations, you got accepted to one of the top universities or colleges in Canada. The acceptance letter is the most important document based on which you will receive your Canada student visa and other important documents. To attain your Canada Study visa, a student needs to submit a printed copy of the original acceptance letter to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada...

Canada is the most sought after country among Indian students who are looking forward to gain overseas education. Indian students prefer to study in Canada because multi-national companies having their establishment in India prefer hiring candidates with international degrees. Big employers know that universities in Canada provide innovative and well-rounded education. In SDS Canadian universities and colleges , students are encouraged to study beyond books and emphasis on gaining practical knowledge that leads to exceptional placements. Besides these, numerous other factors prove that Canada is the most preferred country among students like the cost of living is quite less as compared to other countries and global Indian.  Engineering: Engineering is one stream that is ruling the world today! Many prominent universities and colleges in Canada offer engineering courses. Studying engineering courses from Canada will prepare students for a better future. Students get ac...

After the student has gone through the application process, the next step is to appear before the admission committee through video conferencing. Nowadays, video Interviews for college program are becoming very common for an international student who does not have resources to visit campuses in foreign countries for college interviews. The rule of appearing for a video interview is similar to that of a face-to-face meeting. Top universities and colleges take video interview very, very seriously. Keep the following points in mind to ace the video interview: STEP 1: Understand the functionality of Skype, Google hangout: First and the foremost task is to find out what platform or application the college uses for video interviews. After that, the student should understand the proper functionality of that very application. Try practising with the technology before the video interview. By exercising it will negate all the possibilities of blunders like if the student accidental...

Working on campus is an excellent opportunity for international students to earn some extra money to pay off study loans. Many top universities and colleges abroad offer a significant number of on-campus jobs for international students that require little to no experience. These jobs include working in a library, or the dining hall, or in an administrative office. This working experience can prepare students before being launched into the real job arena. Read the following reasons why students should consider campus jobs. 1. Flexibility On-campus jobs are a part of university and bosses there are more understanding of academic conflict if any. Students are free to choose their hours of working each semester based on the academic schedule. The on-campus job provides stability so that students can freely study. These jobs would be more understanding if the student had to take a leave to study for an exam. With on-campus jobs, the student can also focus on their homework. I...

Once the student has decided which university to study in Canada , the next step is to find accommodation. Should the student live on the campus or should rent a place? The major factors that international student has to look for are money and safety. It is very confusing for an international student to decide to live off-campus or on campus. A student has minimal choices. Let us take a closer look at some of these choices:  ON-CAMPUS HOUSING Dorms/ hostels: Dorms or hostels are one of the easiest and the simplest option for international students.  Top universities and colleges in Canada offer dorms accommodation to the students. Dorms are large buildings where students from all around share common spaces like Television, laundry, bathrooms, kitchen, and so on. It is one of the best accommodations for first-year students, as it helps them to make friends so that they don’t miss out on much. By living in dorms, students don’t miss out much on campus and u...