Navigating the Challenges of Studying Abroad

Studying abroad is exciting for many students looking to enhance their educational experience in a new, unfamiliar environment. Studying abroad has many advantages, such as; learning a new culture and language skills, travelling, and learning self-reliance. Foreign study experience is also impressive to future employers. As you get settled to study in a foreign country, […]

How To Overcome Language Barriers As An International Student

The most significant challenge many of these students face upon arriving in Canada is how to overcome the language barrier.

Vale Helps Engineering Intern Make The Most Of His Work Term

Laurentian University Mechanical Engineering student Shuhui Dong is currently on a 16-month internship with Vale in Sudbury.

Social Work Grad Gets The Skills And Work Experience He Needs To Start His Career

After completing the Certificate in Canadian Social Work Practice program at Ryerson’s Chang School, recent immigrant Dharmvishal Barot was able to start his social service work career in Canada.

Career Videos

Behind The Scenes With 3 Kraft Interns

A behind-the-scenes video featuring Kraft Canada marketing, finance and HR interns who are returning to Kraft later this year to start entry level jobs!

Travel

Q&A With A Medical Student Studying Abroad

Joanna Mathisen has wanted to be a doctor for most of her life. But unlike many Canadians, she decided to attend medical school abroad. Joanna is currently in her second year at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland.

Insight for international students: Using your “foreign experience” to its full potential

It’s a tricky balance, but for those students who manage to use their ‘international student status’ to its full potential, it can lead to substantial career benefits later on. And it’s a learning process that can begin right from the start of your university experience – or, for some, even before.

Insight for international students: Taking advantage of work entitlements while studying in Canada

In general, if you are: 1) a full-time international student, 2) registered at an officially authorized university or college, and 3) are in possession of a valid study permit, then you can qualify to legally work in Canada.

Insight for international students: Learning Canada’s workplace culture

As an international student or recent grad hoping to break into the Canadian job scene for the first time, keep in mind that being different is okay, but you should still be prepared to be flexible and understand the unique traits that make Canadian work culture what it is.