Academic Term
Most colleges and universities run from early September until the end of April or early May. Regularly, this winter season is parted into two terms running September to December and January to April. Different types of summer studies may be offered from May to August. A few institutions, for example, the University of Waterloo and Simon Fraser University, run a full tri-semester system, offering full courses during summer.
The Basics
Once you’ve settled and unpacked your bags, we suggest exploring your new surroundings. Take a walk around your student accommodation and why not give your loved ones back home a call? To call from Canada, your dialing will read as 011 + Country Code + Area Code + Local Number. We suggest getting an international calling card as they offer reduced rates and can be purchased at almost any convenience store. Now let’s get back to the reason you’re here, your studies. Orientation is the first important part of your initial few days. Locate the International Students office at your college/university and a specialist will be able to deal with your enrollment before showing you around the campus. This is your opportunity to ask whatever questions you may have about the campus and other things you need to know. Before the term starts, ensure you’ve made the necessary arrangements to get your student card. This will give you access to all that you require including your apartment, library, and cafeteria.
Join in on the fun campus activities
As you start meeting new people and making friends, be sure to approach the situation with a very open mind, you’re going to experience many different cultures. Usually, during or after orientation, your university will arrange a party or social event where you can get to meet your fellow classmates. If you’d like a more lasting experience, join clubs, societies or sporting groups. Sports or any form of physical activity is usually the best way to grow lasting friendships.
Explore
Canada is a beautiful nation worth exploring. Though there is more to Canada than its incredible scenery and grizzly bears. Canada is greatly admired for its diversity, culture, and languages and there are a few places worth checking out; Notre-Dame Basilica de Montreal, the cute Outer Battery Village, Bay of Fundy, of course, Toronto Island accessible via ferry, Baffin Island, Esplanade Riel footbridge and so much more. What makes this all the more possible is that Canada’s public transportation is efficient and effective, so getting around is made easy. Your Canadian earned qualification is recognized the world over. Canada’s high scholastic principles and thorough quality controls imply that you’ll be receiving a great education that will open doors for your future and provide advantages in the future for your career.
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