Desigan was born and raised in South Africa. He worked in the aerospace industry for most of his professional life and moved to Canada in September, 2018, with the hopes of scaling his career to new heights and finding a better quality of life. This is Desigan’s story. [...]
Whether you choose to work in a restaurant or coffee shop, retail sales or as a teacher’s assistant, having a job while studying abroad may be a great way to help cover your expenses. If you are able to balance the demands of your course load with those of [...]
In our recent article Understanding Credit in Canada: A Closer Look, we talked briefly about credit (borrowing money from a financial institution) and more about the 5 Cs of Credit in Canada: Character, Capital, Capacity, Collateral, and Credit. However, credit is only one aspect of finance in Canada. It’s equally [...]
You’ve made the decision to come to Canada to study as an international student. Now what? Like many international students, managing finances may be at the top of your list. We all know that between rent, food and ‘just living’ expenses, savings can disappear quickly. This is true for students [...]
You are not alone. Every year several hundred thousand students arrive in Canada with hopes and dreams of graduating from some of the internationally acclaimed schools and universities located in various Canadian provinces. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) highlighted that at the end of 2021, more than 600,000 [...]
With a graduate degree in theatre arts and a postgraduate degree in cultural management, Mariana Miquelin stumbled on an opportunity to become an event professional. This unexpected chance ended up defining her entire life! Mariana’s desire to grow professionally brought her to Canada in April 2018, starting a journey filled [...]
Written by Wendy Ma, Javascript engineer, Arrive. Wendy Ma moved to Canada from China with her parents when she was in the 10th grade. Several years later, her parents returned to China while Wendy stayed to complete high school and earn a degree in computer engineering at the University [...]
Having grown up in India watching as many Hollywood movies as Bollywood, Sean was fascinated by scenes featuring the classic North American house, with children playing in the backyard while the family enjoyed a lovely summer afternoon barbeque. Those images, along with the allure of a balanced life in a [...]
Shomik Roy was born and raised in Mumbai, India. His ambition to pursue an MBA from an international business school led him to Canada in May 2018. Unlike most of his peers from business school, Shomik chose the unconventional option of joining the startup ecosystem and currently works as an [...]
Insurance is an assured and secure way to protect yourself and your family against risk. As a newcomer, based on the experiences in your home country, you may have a fair idea of certain types of insurance. Familiarizing yourself with insurance options in Canada is an essential part of [...]
It takes commitment, determination and resolve to leave one’s home country behind to start a new life in Canada. It takes planning and preparation to make it a truly successful journey. There are important things to consider before leaving: documentation, accommodation, healthcare, transportation, food and clothing, insurance, schools and [...]
As a newcomer in Canada, ensuring you have access to the money you’ve brought in from back home is important not only from the perspective of landing formalities at the airport but also to pay for basic goods and services: the ride to your accommodation from the airport, groceries, [...]