Thread by @TundeTASH

Congratulations to students whose Study Visas to Canada have been approved & will be starting school this Winter (January).

When you eventually land in Canada, here are some important things to note:

- As a student, you are allowed to work 20 hours per week.

- Before buying textbooks, check with Lecturers if okay with you borrowing from Library rather than owning.
- Aside from the busy cities like Toronto etc., buses run every 30 mins on weekdays & every 1hr on weekends.
- If you don't drive, check bus schedule before going out.

- Please get a very good winter jacket, winter boots, & have your gloves with you at all times. Please.
- If you can't afford the school residence, you can rent very close to the school.
- It is cheaper to cook than to eat out.

- Sobeys is a high-end grocery store for students. Try others.
- Connect with students from the prior year for course tips.
- Ask questions a lot in class.

- Be mindful of your study permit expiry date and when to apply for an extension.
- It is never too early to start reading about the process of PR, because you might be eligible.
- The International Office in school is your first stop for questions & concerns relating to course.

- Mix with students from other backgrounds to learn and understand other's perspectives.
- Research how to be successful in your course of study.
- Research what certification is relevant to your field in Canada.
- Mix with other Nigerian students to reduce nostalgia.

- Be mindful of hearsay/rumours. Be sure to request the source of an info to read it in black and white.
- Remember the daughter/son of whom you are.
- Don’t get carried away by infrastructure or because the system works.
- Distinction is not a bad idea. 🤷🏿‍♂️

- Get your G1/G2/G licenses as soon as possible.
- If you are particular about meeting Nigerians, there is most likely a church/mosque in your city where you can network in that regard.
- If you can, as a student, have only 1 credit card. You can use it to build credit history.

-Look for banks that have account perks for newcomers/students.
-Don't call Nigeria directly with your local Network if you aren't sure of the call rate.
-Look through school website to see if there are awards/scholarships available for international students during/after school.

- If you need to extend your passport, the Nigerian High Commission is in Ottawa, but arrange for an appointment before going.
- Register with a local job agency to ease your part-time job search while schooling.
- It is cheaper to fly outside Canada than within Canada.

- Punctuality is key. Try to adjust as soon as you can.
- School is very important, but remember to live too. Explore your city and neighboring cities.
- There’s most likely a chapter/association for professionals in your field. Try to be a member of such.

- Get your resume reviewed to a Canadian format.
- Create a profile on Indeed.Ca. Never too early to see what the labour market looks like.
- Your Social Insurance Number (SIN) should never be given to anyone other than Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) or your employer.

- You can get a provincial ID Card as a means of identification so you don’t need to have your international passport with you at all times.
- You should also get your school ID card.
- Check your school tuition breakdown to see if there are any health benefits entitled to you.

-Again, it isn’t early to start reading about the Express Entry program & other pathways as a student. In many cases, eligible students begin the process early.

-Bring local foodstuff when coming to Canada, but declare at the airport. For students, the African store is pricey.

-If you are on medication make sure to have enough supplies when coming.
- Again, the International Office in school is your first stop for questions & concerns relating to course, program etc.

All the best as begin this journey.

For those asking, yes I help with Study Admission to Canada via @HumanSquadCA. Do send a DM, someone will be happy to work with you.

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