International Student Life in Canada

Introduction

Canada is the go-to place for international students because of its cultural diversity, the substantial international community, quality of education, and many more reasons. Life as an international student is not all bed of roses and comes with its challenges.

Don’t worry those challenges are part of your learning process! This guide will help you to get the right picture of yourself as an international student in Canada. It won’t guide you down your journey but help you prepare for the life to come! 

Canada has more than six hundred thousand international students as of last year. It is one of the safest countries that welcomes everyone with open hearts.

Apart from this, the coveted post-graduation work permit helps the students to get Canadian work experience after completion of their degree. It helps to immigrate to Canada easily if the student wishes to do the same! So here is a glimpse of life in Canada concerning different factors:-

1. Cost of Living in Canada

The cost of living can never be a set and standard figure for anyone because it depends on the lifestyle they want in the country. For example, if a student opts for a private education his/her cost of living is higher than the student who chooses a shared accommodation. So, every figure is an approximation depending on the previous statistics. 

In Canada, if a student goes for on-campus housing it will cost around CA$8,000 to CA$10,000 Canadian dollars. It is expensive but will save you a lot of money on traveling. On the other hand, a shared apartment in the city would cost around CA$500 to CA$700 Canadian Dollars.

The disadvantage is that the daily cost of traveling would be incurred by you! Canada has very set and specific rules about student work permits. So, go for the accommodation according to the budget and earnings. 

Quality of life as an international student will depend on the type of accommodation you will choose because both of these accommodations will come with their set of benefits and drawbacks. 

The rest of the cost per month depends on your lifestyle and even depends on minute details such as the number of times you go out, do shopping, party, etc. On average the average cost of living excluding accommodation is around CA$600 to CA$800 Canadian Dollars.

2. Canadian Culture

Canadian culture is very open and receptive irrespective of caste, creed, and color. Indians will resonate with the Canadian culture because of their similar enthusiasm and welcoming spirit. It is an immigrant-friendly country which makes it a hot pot of cultures. Canadians value everyone’s contribution to society.

The official policy of Canada is multiculturalism and it promotes every culture in an equal sense. You can find puppet shows in Vancouver that can rival their Chinese counterparts, the Italian language is widely spoken in the coffee houses of Montreal, and Splendid South Asian restaurants line Yonge street in Toronto. So, you can find anything in Canada.

The indigenous population has a voice through its cultural folk art and practices. So, everyone is free to practice their culture and flaunt it if you want to!

3. Education in Canada

Education in Canada is career-oriented and practical based and most of the day will be spent in your lectures and labs. The practical aspects of your education are diverse – maybe you are shooting and editing your videos or working as an assistant to a nurse if you are into that course.

Canadian education empowers you to have a tantamount number of opportunities to work on your practical skills. With your lectures and labs, there are regular workshops to help you in your career. All of the professors and lecturers have their office times where students can come to ask their doubts and questions about assignments and classwork. 

The Canadian education system is one of the best education systems in the world. Campus life includes more than just all-day lectures!

4. Recreational Activities

If you are an outdoors person then there is no better place for you than Canada because Canadians don’t like to sit inside. There are abundant natural wonders in Canada including Banff National Park and Lake Louise.

You can engage in several activities such as swimming, cycling, skating, wrestling, etc., whichever your heart desires. The experience of international students becomes rich with unforgettable experiences.

Conclusion

Life as an international student in Canada can be the most rewarding experience for you because it has a lot to offer in terms of education and cultural experience. Canadian culture is not just about a place, it’s about the people of Canada that makes the experience of international students a blissful one!

In the end what more do we need from a place apart from loving and receptive people towards immigrants that want to be an integral part of Canadian culture.