International students in Canada: 2020 school year update

Under normal circumstances, hundreds of thousands of students would be packing up now to come study at one of the internationally acclaimed universities and colleges in Canada. Adapting to a post COVID-19 world makes the 2020 school year anything but normal. New and returning international students are facing great uncertainty. Some struggle just to get to Canada due to travel restrictions, while others wonder what the educational experience will be like and how changes will affect their prospects of living and working in Canada.

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What will you learn?

What to expect upon arrival, including your 14-day isolation
How to address and budget for your financial needs as a student
How learning and campus life will adapt to the post-COVID world
What you need to know about working during and after your studies in Canada

Who is this webinar best for?

New and returning international students.

Who is presenting the webinar?

Sonia Sidhu (Arrive)
Vazhan Prakash (RBC)
Erin Wight (Interim Director, MacEwan University)

How long is this webinar?

Approximately 1 hour and 11 minutes

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This article offers general information only and is not intended as legal, financial or other professional advice. A professional advisor should be consulted regarding your specific situation. While information presented is believed to be factual and current, its accuracy is not guaranteed and it should not be regarded as a complete analysis of the subjects discussed. All expressions of opinion reflect the judgment of the author(s) as of the date of publication and are subject to change. No endorsement of any third parties or their advice, opinions, information, products or services is expressly given or implied by Royal Bank of Canada or its affiliates.

About Arrive

Arrive is operated by Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), the largest bank in Canada* and one of the most reputed banks in the world, employing 80,000 people worldwide. In collaboration with RBC, Arrive is dedicated to helping newcomers achieve their life, career, and financial goals in Canada.

*Based on market capitalization

Disclaimer:
This article offers general information only and is not intended as legal, financial or other professional advice. A professional advisor should be consulted regarding your specific situation. While information presented is believed to be factual and current, its accuracy is not guaranteed and it should not be regarded as a complete analysis of the subjects discussed. All expressions of opinion reflect the judgment of the author(s) as of the date of publication and are subject to change. No endorsement of any third parties or their advice, opinions, information, products or services is expressly given or implied by Royal Bank of Canada or its affiliates.