The maple country Canada is one of the top destinations recognized for overseas studies. Broadly, education in Canada is very reasonable as compared to other developed countries like Australia, US etc. The foreign students prefer Canada due to the emerging work opportunities and multicultural society. Canada in the present time has curled out a new open work permit scheme to attract foreign students. Canada faces a dearth of skilled labor; the Government of Canada has taken compelling steps to assist foreign students who wish to remain in the country following their graduation. The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration has announced that under the Post-Graduate Work Permit Program, foreign students would be allowed to apply for a three-year work permit from within the country, without having a job offer in hand, as long as they completed at least a two-year course of study. The students who had pursued a shorter course of study would be able to obtain a work permit for a length of time equal to that of the studies they pursue in Canada. The standard of living and education in Canada are acclaimed among the highest globally. The living expenses and school fees for foreign students are also more affordable compared to other destinations of international education. Scholarships are granted for excellent foreign students who want to study abroad in Canada.
One can discover almost all of the ethnic groups of the world in Canada. So it becomes easier foods and activities that can bring wonderful memories at home. Canadian universities usually have international student centers that help foreign students to acclimate to the multicultural society of Canada. To get a chance to study in Canada helps you with an opportunity to explore the culture over there and to promote positive understanding of multicultural diversity. Canada’s renowned dynamic and well-adaptive academic setting, foreign students not only gains knowledge and skills for a global career, but also they learn how to acquire a different perspective of the world through critical thinking, self-expression and creativity. These are the things that many people use to enhance their career when they return to their homeland, or to have a chance in staying in Canada after their successful completion of graduation.
What are the problems that are faced by a student who is going abroad for higher studies? Well to be honest enough, there are some issues but none that can’t be resolved and will bother you for a long time. These are teething problems and you are bound to face them, according to a survey conducted by Visas Simply, the most common problems that students face are finding an accommodation, adjusting to an alien environment, food, culture, making new friends, visa and believe it or not homesickness. These problems are very generic and it is not necessary that every individual will face them. In this blog we shall discuss how to cope up with these problems and also we shall discuss some tips that will be helpful in the longer run.Â
Getting Started
The first thing you should do is get enrolled in a college/university, do an extensive research about the college/university you are taking admission into, validate the college’s authenticity and affiliations, do a cross check with the relevant authorities, in case you are hiring an agent, make sure that the agent is registered with the college/university and is authorised to take admission on its behalf. Once you get your enrolment is done, make sure you apply for a visa. You should have all the relevant documents and funds ready before you apply for the student visa. This will make the visa process hassle free.
Getting There
Once your visa is issued and your flight tickets are ready, you are good to go. You just need to keep few things in mind before you leave, do a thorough research about the country’s weather conditions and choose your wardrobe accordingly, always keep your important documents like passport, educational certificates ready and keep them safely, it is always advisable to keep plastic money instead of cash.
Once you have reached to your destination the biggest problem you are going to face is that of accommodation, it is advisable to stay in the college hostel initially, but if you are not willing to stay in a hostel or you couldn’t get a hostel seat you can always stay in a hotel/motel till you get your accommodation. It is advisable to book the hotel/motel beforehand. You can rent a flat before you arrive and can move directly in it on your arrival, you can also look on the internet there are hundreds of websites which provide accommodation and if you are lucky enough you can also find a flatmate. Once you are in college and your circle grows and you know the place better you can always look for better places to stay.
Adjusting to the new environment is another issues faced by migrant students, though it is tough initially the more you explore the place more comfortable you will get with it. Try to interact with the local students and residents, try to make some new friends and before you know it you will be a part of them. You should be exploring the city as much as possible during the initial period, try to learn about their culture and respect it. Learn new this about the place, every place has so many interesting stories to tell, cherish them. Food nowadays is no longer a problem with the migrants as more often than not they find all kind of food everywhere, try also to enjoy the local cuisines, develop your taste buds. You should try and learn the local language, read the local news and keep yourself abreast with situation around you. The idea here is not to be lonely or bored, cultivate the habit of reading or try to learn how to play a musical instrument.
You should also participate a lot in the extracurricular activities in your college/university, this will help you to make new friends and also will help you develop your skills.
Enjoy Your Stay
You are in a foreign country, realizing your dream of studying abroad, trying for a better future. All this might take a toll on you mentally, you should always keep in mind that working hard is good but you should also have your share of fun, try to find a balance in between and try to make the most of the opportunity you have.
Here are few guidelines regarding some of the in demand student visas:
1) Australia Student Visa: Australia is among the most favored nation for education. The different type of student visas in Australia are:
2) Canada Student Visa: If you want to apply apply for Canadian student visa, you should be enrolled in any of the recognized universities/colleges or institute in Canada.You should have sufficient funds, you you should be of good health and character.
3) UK Student Visa: United Kingdom’s student visa is known as Tier 4 visa, which is further divided into :
Canada perhaps is among-st the most underrated destination for education among the developed, this however does not mean that the quality of education imparted in the Canadian universities or college is any less or sub-standard as compared to other countries. In fact Canada has the best of universities and is the third most favored destination for business studies. According to a report the universities in Canada saw an increase of around 11% in the influx of foreign students.
Canadian universities and colleges offer the best facilities, world class faculty, infrastructure, great libraries and research facilities. Canadian universities offer courses that are rigorous and of high academic quality and are recognized all over the world. Another good thing about studying in Canada is that the tuition fee and the cost of living in Canada is less than as compared to other countries.
Students on campus walking
All the campuses in Canada are state of the art, they use the latest educational tools and technology for the benefit of the students. The universities/colleges in Canada have exhaustive libraries which are of much help to all the students there. They also have world class facilities for sports and entertainment.
The universities in Canada are cosmopolitan, you will find students belonging to different countries and culture studying here. This offers a great chance to learn about other cultures, forge friendship and learn from each other. The student counselors in these universities are very helpful and friendly. Canada is among-st the safest nations in this world, this means crime rates are low and the people are peace loving. Canada is also one of the finest centers for language training, being a bilingual nation (Canada has English and French as the official languages) you can learn an extra language.
Canadian universities give a lot of emphasis on research, in fact both the Canadian government and the industry support research in all fields. Canada is a land of opportunity, an education in Canada will give wings to your career, develop your skills and you will improve your communication skills and develop your overall personality, another advantage of studying in Canada is that you can also apply for permanent residency.
Given below are the names of some of the Canadian universities
