Tag: International Student

Coming to a new country can be overwhelming, exciting, and nerve-wracking at the same time too. Most people who move to a new culture, experience an adjustment period that we call culture shock. It occurs when the language, customs, signs, people, and symbols that you are used to and previously helped you to make such […]

If you’re an international student or have been one, you must know how it feels to miss all the special moments happening back home. Your nephew’s first smile, your best friend’s wedding, your mom’s special food during the holidays. The intensity of homesickness may fade, but people are sometimes surprised to find it may never […]

Being away from home can sharpen your cooking skill because often you may want to try cooking a traditional dish from your home country. It is necessary to have ingredients purchased from a grocery store selling food from that particular culture.  Toronto’s ethnic diversity is constantly evolving as Canada’s demographics undergo profound changes due to […]

The remote learning that we started as an emergency last year will probably remain as the main method of learning until a certain period of time. We understand how daunting it can be for some people especially when you have experienced any of these challenges below during your recent virtual classes:  Technical issues. Distractions and […]

Coming to another country is not easy, it is natural to be nervous thinking about how you will adapt here. You thought that you might get a little bit lost but worry not, in this article, we’ll tell you some tips that will help you adjust to a new country as an international student!  1.Adopt […]

Studying abroad is one of the most exciting chapters of a student’s life. It is a unique experience that provides the perfect opportunity to travel, meet new friends, learn a new language, and, of course, obtain a world-class education. For some, however, moving to another country isn’t an easy transition and there are challenges along […]

You’ve sent off your applications, bagged a place at your chosen university and have already started to plan life beyond your arrival. But before the fun begins, you need to transport your worldly possessions across land and sea so you have everything you need to make you feel at home. Simple, you say? Well, you […]

If you are considering to become an international student, one of the best places you can move to is Toronto, Canada. The city offers a multitude of possibilities for learning, self-discovery, and building your personal and professional networks. Here are the highlights of what to expect when you decide to pursue your international studies in […]

What are soft skills and why are they important, especially to international students? Soft skills, by definition, are personal attributes that enable someone to interact effectively and harmoniously with other people. Jobs nowadays are very different from the previous generation and to truly succeed, you’ll need much more than just academic achievements to land a […]