One of the biggest challenges I have had to overcome so far is homesickness. I used to think that feeling homesick was awful but honestly, it has been one of the things that have made me better now. It has led me to a better experience abroad. Here are 8 different ways I have found…
Things I learnt preparing for my co-op interview
Here are a few things that I discovered to be very helpful during my preparation for my co-op interview: Practice, practice, practice I remember being incredibly nervous before my actual interview. One of the things that really helped calm my nerves was doing a “mock interview” with one of the Co-op Coordinators. A mock…
Faculty Feature │ Sophie Kim – Interpreting and Translation (Korean) program
Sophie Kim is an instructor in Greystone College’s Interpreting and Translation (Korean) program. Sophie was born in Korea but has spent her childhood in several countries including England, Thailand and Canada. She completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology at UBC. After graduation, Sophie started working as an ESL instructor in Vancouver, which led her to…
Studying at a career college in Canada – best advice for international students
Some of the best advice I have received as an international student studying at a career college in Canada are from my teachers. Their professional knowledge and rich life experience make them great resources to learn from. Here are the ones that had an impact on my study abroad experience: 1. Stay Organized Time management is essential.…
6 things to do for free in Vancouver
Most students are on a budget so I’d like to share a few free activities to do in Vancouver that won’t break your bank. 1. Swim at Deep Cove One of the most beautiful places I have been to in Vancouver is Deep Cove. It’s situated in North Vancouver, not too far from downtown. Don’t…
Remembrance Day in Canada
What is Remembrance Day? Have you seen anyone wearing an artificial poppy in October or November? The red poppy is the symbol of the memory of those who have died in military interventions. In addition to that, some people choose to wear white poppies to campaign for non-military interventions in conflict situations. On the 11th…
Celebrating Halloween
Halloween is a North American tradition and a different experience while studying abroad. In Brazil, we don’t go knocking door-to-door shouting, “Trick or Treat”, and we don’t dress up unless it’s Carnival. One of my favorite parts of this tradition is the atmosphere; although it is scary, it is lots of fun. Halloween is celebrated…
A Friend in Need – Toiletry Project
On October 14th, Greystone College had the honor of having Jorge, one of the founders of the Toiletry Project, over to speak to our student population about their charitable work in Downtown Eastside. The toiletry project is consisted of a group of volunteers who have come together to create and deliver bags with hygienic items…
Finding the Right Accommodation Option
The part of studying abroad that always makes me a little anxious is finding a place to stay. I have stayed with a host family, a roommate, and also lived by myself. Each of these experiences taught me to make better choices the next time I would have to stay abroad. We are all different…
Thanksgiving Day in Canada
Differently from what everyone thinks, the Canadian Thanksgiving was first celebrated in 1578 by Martin Frobisher – more than 40 years before the Pilgrims arrived. What is celebrated? Thanksgiving is a day of being grateful for the past harvest and fortune. It is also a day of recognizing every good thing that has happened to you…