Here's what I'll tell you:
- Before leaving Nigeria do not bother packing clothes, instead gather raw food items, those are pretty expensive here.
- Ensure you have both student visa(in passport) and TRV(Temporary resident visa).
- There are cheap mobile plans like Fido ($15/month).
- Renting an apartment close to the university is way cheaper especially with roommates.
- Attend career development workshops; they really help with resume, cover letters and various job prospects.
- You are allowed to work 20 hours a week during Fall and Winter. You can work much longer hours in the Summer!
- Do not blow your CAD on new textbooks, you can borrow from the library, talk to existing students and professors, ask about getting older
versions.
- For your courses, if you are facing any challenges, feel free to talk to your academic advisors and professors, you can drop/switch courses.
- Visit the international students' advisors office, attend their parties, make friends!
- Join clubs and societies.

Jara
Always be punctual to class, arrive at the bus station early.
Always verify hear-say from the government official website.
Make friends, connect, volunteer, attend a Zumba class, smile, speak up, ask questions, ask for directions.
Be open minded and be respectful to the LGBTQ members.
Have a budget (body go tell you anyway)
Use google: Search! Be resourceful!

There goes my 2cents + taxes

Thanks alot. please can i get a scholarship with 2:1 to study masters in canada

maiiilooo:
Thanks alot. please can i get a scholarship with 2:1 to study masters in canada

Read the last point of her advice

Nice tips! I like how you mentioned the need to be respectful and open-minded, because things dey occur

Childofthelord:
Here's what I'll tell you:
- Do not blow your CAD on new textbooks, you can borrow from the library, talk to existing students and professors, ask about getting older
versions.
- For your courses, if you are facing any challenges, feel free to talk to your academic advisors and professors, you can drop/switch courses.
- Visit the international students' advisors office, attend their parties, make friends!
- Join clubs and societies.

Use google: Search! Be resourceful!

There goes my 2cents + taxes

Won't there be visa issues if one changed courses midway?

Just asking please.

Tinyemeka:


Won't there be visa issues if one changed courses midway?

Just asking please.

once you enter Canada or USA with student permit you can decide to change course or school, or even enroll for another course after completing the first one.

The koko na student permit/TRV.

Don't bring a bunch of food because a lot of it may get seized. The stuff you bring may have an agricultural impact. I mean you can try, but imagine them taking all your stuff. It's not like you can't get Nigerian food in Canada. And if you're looking for cheap food, you have plenty of options, even for fresh food.

Check to see what textbooks you can download, or pdfs you can get from friends.

The op didn't mention churches. They can be very valuable resources whether it's socializing, finding job opportunities, or anything.

Go to Caribana. You'll make lots of friends. lol

Childofthelord:
Here's what I'll tell you:
- Before leaving Nigeria do not bother packing clothes, instead gather raw food items, those are pretty expensive here.
- Ensure you have both student visa(in passport) and TRV(Temporary resident visa).
- There are cheap mobile plans like Fido ($15/month).
- Renting an apartment close to the university is way cheaper especially with roommates.
- Attend career development workshops; they really help with resume, cover letters and various job prospects.
- You are allowed to work 20 hours a week during Fall and Winter. You can work much longer hours in the Summer!
- Do not blow your CAD on new textbooks, you can borrow from the library, talk to existing students and professors, ask about getting older
versions.
- For your courses, if you are facing any challenges, feel free to talk to your academic advisors and professors, you can drop/switch courses.
- Visit the international students' advisors office, attend their parties, make friends!
- Join clubs and societies.

Jara
Always be punctual to class, arrive at the bus station early.
Always verify hear-say from the government official website.
Make friends, connect, volunteer, attend a Zumba class, smile, speak up, ask questions, ask for directions.
Be open minded and be respectful to the LGBTQ members.
Have a budget (body go tell you anyway)
Use google: Search! Be resourceful!

There goes my 2cents + taxes

Where in Vancouver u at? Holla please

DonFreshmoney:


Where in Vancouver u at? Holla please

Hello, I sent you a mail. Kindly respond to it, I really need to ask you some questions sir. Thanks in advance.

No, there wouldn't be, you can even change your field of study. I had a friend who initially enrolled for Bsc Microbiology. After 6 months, she decided to switch to nursing and that worked well! plus she needed to extend her study permit with proof of enrollment. That's all.

Tinyemeka:


Won't there be visa issues if one changed courses midway?

Just asking please.

You know it!

OneMarvee:
Nice tips! I like how you mentioned the need to be respectful and open-minded, because things dey occur