Moving to a new country, where exciting opportunities are awaiting you can be fun, however, for those who haven’t been abroad or haven’t stayed in a foreign land for a significant amount of time, abruptly leaving your life and going somewhere else can be very difficult. Especially for students who have spent their whole lives with their families, it can be challenging to live somewhere else on your own. This has been the case for many students who choose to go abroad for their academics. Having lived their whole lives dependent on someone else, such drastic change in their way of life could be a massive hurdle.
Canada is a diverse country. Specifically, the student community in universities welcomes people from all around the world. One must always remember that everyone in their first years is just as nervous as you are. The daunting prospect of being unable to adapt is the same for all because everyone there is seeking new experiences away from their families and people/things that they’ve known their entire lives. However, one must definitely put in the effort to adapt and blend in as much as one can,
One of the ways in which you can adapt can be by being involved in various student activities. Student-led clubs, organizations, and societies might be a good way to do so. Through these bodies, you can find like-minded people you might want to be friends with. In universities, where everyone wants to learn something new, the plethora of ideas and discussions that take place are limitless, so there’s a great chance that you might find your home away from home in college.
Something else one might want to be a part of is the regional student organizations. For example- the Nepali students’ association. These organizations help you find people who are from the same regional background as you. These sorts of organizations host cultural events, food mixers, etc which might help you feel less homesick. Of course, there’s no substitution to home, but this might be the closest one can get to it.
Amidst all the chaos of starting university, one should also remember to keep in touch with their family. One should talk to people they miss, however in a healthy amount as one should remember that their new and a life full of prospects is right where they are right now. One must also take time to explore their surroundings. There might be an uncountable number of things one is yet to witness, and visiting someplace new is always fun, so one must take out their time to do this.
Leaving the bubble one has been living in all their lives can be scary, however, the only way one can go is up, so explore, learn, and be involved in as many activities as you can, while balancing your academics.
After a few months of delayed visa processing decisions for students applying for Canada, IRCC has started giving timely decisions. The visa processing time for students applying to study in Canada has been painstakingly long recently, taking up to 8 months, while usually, the decision takes up to 2 to 3 months. Recently students have had to wait even up to 8 months to get their visa decision from Canadian High Commission, IRCC in New Delhi, India. While the visa processing time for Nepali students was prolonged, the visa decision of SDS countries on the priority list of IRCC has been getting their decision on time, within 20 calendar days.
As the Canadian study visa process is quite smooth and shortened at the time, taking only 3 months, students should apply for May 2022 intake promptly and have apt time for a language proficiency test before the September 2022 intake. It is important for students to start researching their choice of academic course and institution at least 4 to 8 months before the intake time.
Canada has been a popular destination for students in Nepal owing to its competent academic programs. Canada also has a good visa acceptance rate, and students who have been denied US, Australia, Canada, and other countries visas can also apply for Canada. There are 530540 international students in Canada at all levels of study in 2020, with a 135% increase in the international student population in Canada from 2010 to 2020. 96% of international students recommend Canada as a good study destination 60% of international students plan to apply for permanent residence in Canada.
CAN have been successful in providing a huge number of visa success owing to thorough inspection and arrangement of required documents, as well as mentoring students throughout their application process, right from choosing their academic program and institution to drafting their statement of purposes. CAN also provide proper orientation to their students regarding score requirements not only to get into the institution of their choices but also to smooth visa processing.
Canada is one of the top three countries to spend per capita on post-secondary education as the Canadian Government reserves a generous budget to spend on higher education. Canada is known for its quality education that comes with promising and affordable costs for the students.
How much does it cost to study in Canada?
Canada provides international students with one of the most affordable tuition fees in comparison to other countries like the UK, New Zealand and Australia. The tuition fees depend on the institution and program you are applying for, along with location, lifestyle, etc.
To cover tuition fees, you will need between CAD 7,000 and CAD 29,000 (indicative costs) a year.
The tuition fees mentioned above are only tentative costs for studying in Canada. International students can apply for Various Scholarships that will reduce the cost significantly.
Financial aids available for International students applying to Canadian Universities are given in form of scholarships, grants, bursaries, tuition waiver, etc. The amount of the reward and its type varies between various institutions and programs. The scholarship Programs are highly competitive, so we suggest you apply earlier than the given application deadline for your preferred intake. Our consultancy can help with finding Universities that provides such scholarships for the programs or courses of your choice.
Here are the types of scholarships available for different higher level study programs
For undergraduates (UG)
For Postgraduates (PG)
Canada is one of the most sought-after study destinations for international students across the globe. For those looking to apply to study in Canada, it is fair to say that the next few months will be both important and stressful. The application process can be very long and tedious, as one has to do long research, find out what place or college is the best fit. organise all the documents necessary, prepare financial data etc. This process is the most crucial part of your way into a top university, so if one doesn’t have proper guidance from consultants or even while self-applying, it can be very troubling.
One needs to be very organised regarding the application process. A checklist of the to-do things can be done in order to facilitate it. To help students be well acquainted with the process so that they can be as efficient as they can, here’s a list of things one needs to do to apply to Canada-
The Canadian Education System is known for its unique approach towards study programs. Canadian Universities offer Bachelors and Masters degrees like any other countries in the world. However, they also have their own version of higher level studies known as Diploma programs. These Diploma programs are designed with a practical approach for what students want to do in their Career.
How is a Diploma program different from your regular Bachelor’s degree?
Diploma Programs are offered by the universities in partnership with institutions and organisations that hire students as their Interns and Employees. The diploma programs are very job specific i.e. you will only be studying and getting experienced with what you actually have to do in your work space after graduation. For example, a web designing student will be studying all aspects of the relevant field. They also get to utilise their study hours working in a firm (often in partnership with their University) as a paid intern.
Students that choose to do their diplomas have an option to choose a time frame too. A few universities offer one year diploma courses, whereas most opt to take the two year course that helps them get perfectly acquainted with all the necessary things that they need to learn. The courses are often streamlined as compared to a 4 year university course, enabling the students to learn exactly only what they need to, without having to study all general subjects.
Both these one and two year diploma holders are very high-skilled and are very sought after by very big employers.
If the students wish to study further, they can take the 3rd year diploma course as well, known as Advanced Diploma which will enable them to go further into detailed study of the subject of their interest.
Why is it better for your career?
Job market is a very competitive place where students often struggle getting jobs because of the excess qualifications and experience required by the employing organisations. However, In the diploma programs the students will have worked as interns and employees under companies that are partnered with universities. The students may be able to continue their jobs in the same firms themselves. Or if the students choose work abroad or return to their countries, the organisations in the respective places will still prioritise the diploma graduates as they have the required qualifications and more job experiences in the relevant career field.
Note: Students can continue their studies with a Postgraduate degree/Master’s program after the Diploma program. Just like after your Bachelor’s degree.
Diploma courses are very sought after in Canada because it helps students get the required knowledge and skills they need to compete in the job market within a relatively short period of time. It helps one specialise in a certain concentration form the beginning of the classes unlike with 4-year university courses. A few colleges and universities that offer diploma courses in Canada are Seneca College, Carleton University, University of Winnipeg, University of Windsor, University of Prince Edward Island, Mount Saint Vincent University etc.
BBA is one of the most renowned and studied courses in the present day. The subject deals with various fields of business administrations such as Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Marketing and Operations Management. Students from Nepal, especially the ones pursuing management in +2 look forward to doing BBA as their bachelor studies. Although this course is provided by many universities all around the world there are some factors to consider before choosing and applying to your preferred colleges.
In Canada, The colleges facilitate a professional education environment. The International Bachelors in Business Administration (iBBA) is particularly focused to offer an innovative, comprehensive and real-world learning experience. The students are capable of working abroad after graduation if they aspire to do so, as they learn about business from an international perspective.
The iIBBA program in Canada is four year long and builds on Schulich’s long-standing international reputation. iBBA students examine business through multiple lenses via: internationally-focused core courses; regionally-focused electives; the study of a second language; and a mandatory exchange term at one of Schulich’s leading business school partners around the world.
Here is an overview of what students learn during their school years:
Universities in Canada accept students in BBA as they do in any other faculty. However, students that are very enthusiastic about doing good for the community, and tackling society’s pressing problems are recommended to take up this area of education. With an affordable cost of attendance, some of the universities in Canada that offer a BBA degree are Carleton University, University of Winnipeg, University of Windsor, University of Prince Edward Island, Mount Saint Vincent University etc. These universities offer world-class BBA education with some of the best educators worldwide, amazing research opportunities and study away programs. Currently, some of these offer both on-campus and off-campus (online) classes. With the proper assistance, students can get into top schools in Canada and take liberal arts to hone their interests.
Canada is one of the top three countries to spend per capita on post-secondary education as the Canadian Government reserves a generous budget to spend on higher education. Canada is known for its quality education that comes with promising and affordable costs for the students.
How much does it cost to study in Canada?
Canada provides international students with one of the most affordable tuition fees in comparison to other countries like the UK, New Zealand and Australia. The tuition fees depend on the institution and program you are applying for, along with location, lifestyle, etc.
To cover tuition fees, you will need between CAD 7,000 and CAD 29,000 (indicative costs) a year.
The tuition fees mentioned above are only tentative costs for studying in Canada. International students can apply for Various Scholarships that will reduce the cost significantly.
Financial aids available for International students applying to Canadian Universities are given in form of scholarships, grants, bursaries, tuition waiver, etc. The amount of the reward and its type varies between various institutions and programs. The scholarship Programs are highly competitive, so we suggest you apply earlier than the given application deadline for your preferred intake. Our consultancy can help with finding Universities that provides such scholarships for the programs or courses of your choice.
Here are the types of scholarships available for different higher level study programs
For undergraduates (UG)
For Postgraduates (PG)
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Canadian Universities are known for the array of interdisciplinary courses they offer. From modern courses like Gender studies to traditional courses like physics and biology, Canadian Universities cater to all of their students by specifically tailoring their courses according to their students’ demands. In the current days, students all around the world are very keen on pursuing a liberal arts degree because of what it has to offer in terms of it being multidisciplinary and covering bases very important for post-academic life.
Liberal Arts generally consist of but are not limited to these four areas- natural sciences, social sciences, arts, and humanities. These four areas cover majors like theatre, music, economics, physics, philosophy etc. In Canada, many universities also allow students to design their own concentrations where they are mentored by a professor. In the current days, universities in Canada are working towards making liberal arts more innovative. Due to this, students are currently being able to engage in various research opportunities, allowing them to solve important problems and communicate solutions. This, fueled by the small class sizes in Universities, and the Socratic method of teaching-learning makes students in Canadian Universities highly skilled and job-ready.
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Modern Liberal Arts is said to allow students to make a distinctive connection between their education and professional life as it helps students nurture the skill demands of the current job market. Students after graduation can pursue their careers in the up-and-coming fields of arts, education, politics, service and other fields as well. According to a study in Canada, reports showed that job providers lean more towards employees with good social skills over technical knowledge, and that is exactly what a liberal arts education instils a student with.
Universities in Canada accept students in liberal arts as they do in any other faculty. However, students that are very enthusiastic about doing good for the community, and tackling society’s pressing problems are recommended to take up this area of education. With an affordable cost of attendance, some of the universities in Canada that offer a liberal arts degree are Carleton University, University of Winnipeg, University of Windsor, University of Prince Edward Island, Mount Saint Vincent University etc. These universities offer world-class liberal arts education with some of the best educators worldwide, amazing research opportunities and study away programs. Currently, some of these offers both on-campus and off-campus (online) classes. With the proper assistance, students can get into top schools in Canada and take liberal arts to hone their interests.
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Apart from academics, there are various reasons as to why one goes to a university. Universities help one find their niche, be it academic or non-academic. They provide you with a plethora of options both on-and-off classroom, help you meet like-minded people, and transform you into someone that’s ready to compete in the outside world. Consequently, thousands of students every year go to Canada so that they can be this someone who is a professional in both soft skills and hard skills.
College culture, among other things, can be one of the major factors that affect your life as a student. Attracted towards the open, progressive environment that Canada provides, students mostly report a very high rate of satisfaction. As a student, there are many things one can take away from studying here. For starters, the language and culture one gets to enjoy there. The diverse community of people in Canada makes it easier for students to meet people from various cultural backgrounds under the same umbrella. Students there can meet and exchange views with people from all around the world and learn about their cultures. Moreover, with French and English as Canada’s official languages, one has room to learn languages apart from their mother tongue.
Moreover, inside campuses as well, students can indulge in various activities of their interest or explore new things as well. There are various clubs and organization on campus based on different factors, for example- film club for movie enthusiasts, robotics club for robotics enthusiasts or even clubs like quidditch club for those who are into Harry Potter. Apart from clubs like these, there are student associations based on country and region as well, like Nepali Student Association. By joining a student association, one will be able to learn from fellow students; sharing what they have learned and learning from what other people have learned.
Whether it is the option of having multiple perspectives when making an assignment, or insightful course materials. In clubs like these, students can find people with shared interests and grow together. They can also voice out their opinions louder with these associations.
Students can indulge in various sports of their interests as well. Collegiate Athletics over the years has really flourished in Canada. Additionally, there are also scholarships provided to the sports recruits in Canadian Universities. So, it is safe to conclude that college sports in Canadian universities are top-notch and will help students if they want to go professional with sports too. Golf, soccer, cross country running is a few of the most popular collegiate sports in Canadian Universities.
So, all in all, one can conclude that a student in Canada is certain to experience amazing student life, with some of the best academics in the world, backed by wonderful student associations and clubs. With these, not only do they grow but get to hone whatever skills they’ve already learnt and move a step forward in being professionals in these fields.
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