By Sebastian Vasquez Gutierrez, January 21 2022—
When you start to study abroad, it doesn’t take too long to realize that not only has your lifestyle changed but so has your personality — even if you don’t notice it at … Read the rest
By Sebastian Vasquez Gutierrez, January 20 2022—
One crucial issue for international students living in Canada is their management of finances. Going to a different country for school can be a very intimidating process, and in many cases, parents are … Read the rest
By Sebastian Vasquez Gutierrez and Aymen Sherwani, October 20 2021—
On Aug. 23, classes were switched back to online learning without prior warning to international students. Making the commute from halfway across the world, they were expecting in-person learning this … Read the rest
By Sebastian Vasquez Gutierrez, September 24 2021—
While back-to-school energy is usually full of optimism, this year domestic and international students alike are now feeling robbed of their promised university experience. Many international students in particular, are devastated that they … Read the rest
By Tausif Tajwar, September 20 2021—
Imagine leaving a country where you have spent your whole life and are now leaving it behind alongside your family, your friends, your language and your culture. Leaving behind everything that made you who … Read the rest
By Sebastian Vasquez Gutierrez, September 14 2021 —
No matter their background, most students feel homesick in one way or another — some of them more than others, depending on how big the transition is into university life. For domestic … Read the rest
By Sebastian Vasquez Gutierrez, May 31 2021—
Choosing the university you want to attend as an undergraduate student can be a very long and difficult process — international students, such as myself, face a much longer process.
We have a … Read the rest
By Sebastian Vasquez Gutierrez, May 18 2021—
No matter what nationality, race or ethnicity you have, some idea of you is already there — stereotypes are something we cannot avoid and exist worldwide. Most stereotypes relate to one’s cultural background … Read the rest
By Tausif Tajwar, March 25 2021—
According to the 2019 International Student Survey report, when choosing a university abroad, 32 per cent of prospective international students seek institutions with good career services and links with employers. A high-quality education remains … Read the rest
By Sebastian Vasquez Gutierrez, March 12 2021—
One way or another, students worldwide have been affected during the pandemic — for most students, it was a relatively easy transition from campus to home. International students had to deal with a … Read the rest
