Wondering what is your experience at Greystone College going to be like? Or maybe thinking of coming to study at Greystone? Either way, enjoy the letter that a student today, wrote to his past self! Hey Bruno, How is it going, mate? It’s you from, the future! First of all, you’re not going…
How to Keep your Fitness and Healthy Lifestyle at College
Chances are, if you are a student at Greystone College, you are new to the country. You are probably living in a different culture with many new exciting things to try and do; different cuisines, places to explore, new lifestyle… Don’t worry – we have you covered! Studies have shown that newcomers to Canada have…
5 steps on how to prepare for studying at a college abroad
1) Plan ahead Finding a college with the right fit requires more than simple research, time and effort, but it will be worth it. Think about what you like and the fields in which you want to work and make a list with all the options that offer what you are looking for. Maybe you…
Tips on how to write a resume for the Canadian market
When we move to a country that is completely different from our own, we must adapt to the new culture. One of the things I learned when I moved to Canada was how to properly write my resume. When I started my job hunting, I realized my resume was not following the Canadian market standards.…
First week on Co-op placement at Steve Nash Fitness World
One of the best decisions I have made since starting my study abroad experience in Canada was to join the fitness industry. When my co-op coordinator asked me what industry I wanted to go into, I said I wanted to be in a creative and interactive workplace and that’s the very reason why I decided…
Managing your finances as an international student
As international students, it can be hard to plan a budget for your first few weeks in a new country – there will be many one-off expenses, social events, activities and societies to join, and things you’ll want to buy for your new home. It’s not easy to know what to expect, and how to…
How to prepare for your study abroad
When you are travelling alone for the first time, is important to make sure you will have everything you need in the new country you are heading to, especially when you are an international student. Check public transit maps online and how it works There is nothing more frustrating than visiting a country where…
Christmas in Canada
Hey guys! That’s my second time spending Christmas in Canada and it seems like we will be wearing bikinis and sunglasses on Dec 25th because you can’t even consider it winter with this weather (thank god though). Unfortunately, It was really hard to me to be with my family this Holidays since I work in the…
Consumer Rights in Canada
Here in Toronto, we are fortunate to be able to return products after purchasing them without any problems. Many people get confused about consumer rights and how the return process works in Canada. With this in mind, I decided to write a post with information and links about these rights, more specifically, how they apply…
The Basic Cost of a Trip to Canada
One of the questions I’m asked again and again on my blog is the cost of a trip to Toronto. This is one of the hardest questions to answer because each person has his/her own vacation style and spends money accordingly. For example, there are people who travel only if they will stay in a…