For young adults, summer is typically spent preparing for college or university in the fall. If you are a parent or a student, lots of questions may be running through your mind about academics, campus life and what to expect in those first few months of school. It is an exciting time, but can also […]
Read moreIf you are new to Canada, one of the first things you will likely do is make sure your finances are in order and on track for future living expenses. An important first step is familiarizing yourself with how things work in your new country. Building a trusted network to help you navigate and understand […]
Read moreAs 2017 approaches year end, the opportunity to reflect on the year that has past, and set new goals for 2018 is a way to start the New Year off right. In Canada, a common tradition at the end of each year is to set New Year’s resolutions; these are personal goals or commitments that […]
Read moreAjay Virmani has always been an entrepreneur at heart and has had the career journey to prove it. When he first arrived in Canada from New Delhi, he had humble beginnings as a window washer, then a brief stint as a life insurance salesman before eventually switching gears to work in transport. This move took […]
Read moreCanada attracts students from all over the world. At last count, there were 266,620 international students enrolled across the country, according to Statistics Canada (2016). International students have high hopes when they enroll in a Canadian college or university. Many choose Canada because of the quality of the Canadian education system and opportunities offered, but tuition […]
Read moreWe’ve all felt the emotional highs and lows that come with job hunting. If you are new to the country, those emotions of excitement and angst may intensify as you search for a job in an unfamiliar market. Deciding to move to a new country is a major decision. Taking steps to build your network […]
Read moreWe’ve all felt the emotional highs and lows that come with job hunting. If you are new to the country, those emotions of excitement and angst may intensify as you search for a job in an unfamiliar market. Deciding to move to a new country is a major decision. Taking steps to build your network […]
Read moreMoving — many of us have done it or can at least relate to the level of planning it takes. Whether you are moving across the city or across the globe, finding a neighbourhood that suits your lifestyle likely tops your to-do list. Buying a home and choosing where to live is one of the […]
Read moreMoving to a new country can be both exciting and overwhelming. It’s a time of change from the familiar, and being prepared for the first few things you have to attend to goes a long way. While moving you and your family across the world is not easy, establishing a routine helps in integrating to […]
Read moreI was in elementary school when my family moved to Vancouver from Hong Kong. As a kid, I remember wanting to feel like I belonged to my new community and to integrate to Canadian culture, although much of what surrounded me was unfamiliar. What I couldn’t articulate at that young age was the ambivalence between […]
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