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…
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…
7 things that made me fall in love with Vancouver
For many of us, leaving behind our hometowns to seek a new start in another country is one of the hardest things to do. When we begin our new journey, curious, yet ready for adventure and perhaps a bit scared at the same time, we don´t realize just how well we would adapt to…
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…
Importance of networking
Ahhh travelling!! Don’t we all love travelling? Apart from the fact that you make new friends it also gives you opportunity to build your network. Now, why is networking so important for international students? Generation of referrals This is the most obvious benefit and the reason most business owners decide to participate in networking activities, events and…
5 differences between Toronto and Vancouver you must know before picking one
1. Weather is somehow similar but significantly different Winter in Toronto can be tougher than in Vancouver because of the big amounts of snow and the sub-zero temperature they reach during winter time, compared to the mild and rainy weather in Vancouver. Both have really warm summers. Yes, Canada is not cold all year-long. But in…
Face of Greystone College Vancouver – Michelle Guatemala
As introduced last week on our blog, we’ve chosen a few international Face of Greystone College Ambassadors who will be sharing their living and studying abroad experiences at Greystone College here on our blog as well as our social media platforms. Meet Michelle, our second Ambassador. Michelle has an infectious energy. She shares our values and reflects our…
Is a Career College Diploma For You?
A career college diploma offers many benefits. Foremost, it provides training for high-demand job fields and can prepare you for a shifting employment market.