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Study in BC Creator Awards 2025: Share Your Story!

Are you an international student at a BC post-secondary institution? Want to inspire others by sharing your experience and receive $1,000 toward your tuition? Apply now for the Study in BC Creator Awards 2025. Eligibility: You must be a full- or part-time international student currently enrolled at a BC post-secondary institution. Have access to a […]

IRCC: Update on Field of Study Requirement for Post-Graduation Work Permits

Ottawa, June 25, 2025 — As part of changes to the International Student Program, a new requirement was introduced in 2024. To be eligible for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP), international students in non-degree programs (programs other than bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degrees) must complete a program in an eligible field of study linked to jobs […]

Study in BC Writer’s Award 2024: Share Your Experience!

Are you currently an international student studying at a BC post-secondary institution? Want to inspire others by sharing your international student journey, gain valuable writing experience, and be eligible for a chance to receive a $1,000 towards your tuition? Apply now for a Study in BC Writer’s Award 2024. Eligibility: You must be a full […]

Real student stories

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Why we should never stop learning

I always loved the saying that an end is just the beginning of something new. My student journey in Canada has made me a different…
by Jacqueline SperberGermany, Camosun College

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A feeling of belonging in a foreign land: Self-awareness and self-acceptance

It has been three years since I came to Vancouver to pursue my Bachelor’s degree. As I write this blog, I find myself in a comfortable…
by Ziyun (Alina) ZengChina, University of British Columbia

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Nurturing Mental Well-Being

As an international student navigating the vibrant academic landscape of Vancouver, British Columbia, my journey has been marked not…
by Shuolei HuangChina, Adler University

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