How Do I Choose a Canadian School?

Here are some usefull questions you may want to ask potential schools, universities or colleges:

* How many international students are enrolled at the school?

* Are there any international student clubs and is there an international student centre where I can meet other students or go for assistance if I need it?

* What is the student-to-faculty ratio? In other words, will my class size be large or small?

* Does the university have mostly an undergraduate program focus or does it offer full Masters and Doctoral programs as well?

* Is there a policy of ensuring that international students have a room in an on-campus residence in their first year of study or must students apply for housing on a first come, first served basis?

* What is the vacancy rate for off-campus housing and how early should students arrive in Canada in order to find a place to live?

10 Examples of Things You May Need Before Coming to Study in Canada:

1. A good work ethic and eagerness to learn
2. A positive attitude
3. Your visa and other paperwork
4. A warm winter coat and pair of boots
5. Someone to meet you at the airport and/or a good idea of where you are going and how you will get there
6. An open mind
7. Calling cards to call home in case it takes a few days to set up a phone line
8. Your imagination, creativity and excitement
9. A dictionary for those whose native language is not English
10. A smile