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International Students Webinar

What you should know to Succeed ?

How to ?
Choose programs of study Save money
Jobs

Immigrate

Settle faster
Plan career Immigrate
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Study

How to Choose a right program ?

Its just not the programChoose Career Think long term Evaluate study options : 1) Interest /Background 2)Programs/College and rankings 3)Jobs and Industry outlooks 4) Immigration prospects

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How to Save
Know where can you buy things cheaper Get Credit card and good credit rating Save by financial planning and budgeting

Overcome financial shock

Did you know that ?
Financial Shock is a kind of anxiety that results from being unfamiliar with the currency, exchange rates, prices, and standard of living of a foreign country. It leads to a feeling that items are much more expensive in a new country ! Hence, it is important

to know how to save and where all you can save!

It is critical to build good credit score in order to get credit/loans from bank or private lenders for study, home, car or any major purchases
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How to Settle faster

Connect with local community Asian events and places to visit Places of interest ,Housing ,weather & travel tips Overcome culture shock
Did you know that ?
International students commonly face culture shock within first few months of joining .It impacts their success ! You can find ways to reduce the impact

and faster cultural transition!

Canada is a multicultural country, you can appreciate the diversity yet stay connected with your community and culture.
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How to Succeed -Tips

Job search and career planning Communication and language Canadian Resume Networking
Did you know that ?
Even with good English language skills you may face communication barriers ! Why ? Difference in accent and local phrases ! 80% of job market is hidden ! Networking is the key to access hidden job market It is easier to develop long term network while studying than working !
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Immigrate
Steps after you graduate

Canadian work experience

Immigration process

Tips ,tools and resources

Did you know that?
There are many ways to apply for immigration after graduation ! Which one is better ?

Contact ICCRC certified immigration consultant to know faster and cheaper options
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Saving money
Buy things cheaper
o Saving tips o Where to buy used and refurbished items and books o Discount stores - clothing, electronics, furniture and grocery o Flea markets o Online deals, coupons and flyers

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Saving money
Credit card and good credit rating
o Banking and getting a credit card o Why credit rating is important

Financial planning
o Sample budget o Saving tips o Sample checklists

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Settle Faster
Culture shock
o Why there is a culture shock o How it affects your success

o Cultural differences
o Tips for faster cultural transition o Tools and resources

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Settle faster
Connect with local Asian community
o Find Community Associations o Find Indian TV and radio Find Asian events and places to visit o Temples /Mandir/Masjids/Gurudwaras/Churches o Restaurants and grocery stores
Stay connected
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Settle faster
Places of interest and key events
o Tourist places
o Annual list of events

Housing ,weather and travel tips

o House search advice o What to wear and travel websites and resources

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Succeed
Communication and language tips
o Common words and phrases o Unwritten rules

Career planning and Job tools

o Canadian Resume
o Networking to access hidden job market o Volunteering to gain industry experience

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Immigrate
Steps after you graduate

Canadian work experience

Immigration options for international students Tools and resources for immigration

Tips for professional and personal growth

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Example-Pages

Save

Connect

Succeed

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How to Choose a right program ?

Explore/Research/Evaluate
College/ University reputation and rankings

Program reviews and alumni feedback

Job titles after completion of program Industry outlook Job prospects Higher study options Immigration prospects Career planning strategies

More on how to with Canadian resources.

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Stores to buy used items-Save

Garage Sales

Yard Sales

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Dollar Stores-Save
Dollarama Dollar stores 99 cents A buck or two Dollar or more

Tip to Find locations*

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Computer liquidators-Save

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Budget and Discount clothing stores

Wal-Mart

H&M
Old Navy Target Urban Outfitters Old Navy Urban Outfitters Suzy Shier

*Find Locations
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Students discount cards

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Credit card and Building credit history

As a student you can build a credit history by having a

secured credit card It gives advantages of a credit card, but requires to set aside a certain amount of money or other cash-like asset to provide the bank with the security to pay the money back Example, if the bank gives you a secured credit card with a spending limit of $1,000, you could set aside $1,000 in a short-term investment, which the bank will hold as security Over time, you can build your credit history

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Why you need a financial plan

Fees and expenses are much higher for International students

Majority of students are from average to high average

household incomes Students may go through a Financial shock when they compare their expenses from their countries It will help you know what you will be spending for your post secondary education It helps you make informed decisions for shopping and saving money

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Saving tips for books

Buy used text-books Rent a Textbook Use library for short term loans Look online for deals amazon.com Check KJIJI or Craig list Buy from seniors Look for soft cover copy Buy International version Use Digital formats

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Finding off campus housing-Connect

Connect with Current students and alumni Explore College Students facebook pages Connect with Local community associations and websites ie.

Chinese or Indian

Post requirements on classifieds like KJIJI and Craiglist More options

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Finding part time job

College /University careers services Networking -Most of jobs are not advertised Personal connections Drop your resumes at nearby Manpower agency, offices Job Search Engines. Set job alerts-www.jobbank.gc.ca, www.monster.ca, www.workopolis.com,www.ca.indeed.com Apply Online -Many major retail employers offer part-time jobs, Visit their web site to apply online example Wal-Mart , McDonalds or Tim Hortons Check the Ads- Review the Help Wanted ads in your local newspapers Apply in Person- Its the best way for finding a part-time job Look around at the shortlist the places you may be interested. Leave your contact details Informational interviews for jobs

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Networking-It is all about who you know

Join students/alumni face book groups Actively participate in activities such as career days, job fairs, corporate

information sessions, conferences, company visits, networking, etc. Stay connected with Professors Join a professional association in ones area of expertise. Volunteer work .It can add Canadian experience on the resume Know How to Market Yourself Seek Out Mentors Create/Manage a professional Social Media Profile Connect with experts in specific field Set up informational interviews Collect referrals and recommendations

80% of jobs are not advertised /hidden job market

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Resume
Avoid Info that Could Lead To Either Bias or Prejudice

o Age, Sex, Origin, Religion, Marital Status

o Online status-Linkedin, facebook, twitter accounts Focus on roles/responsibilities of job and how well you can

manage or add value Show your accomplishments and how can it value to the job Use Professional formatting and layout
Most employers spend 20 seconds or less scanning a resume. In those seconds, your resume needs to clearly demonstrate how your education, experience and skills qualify you for the position
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Common words and phrases

Canadian Loonies Toonie Pants Toque Purse Pop Homo milk Other place One dollar Two dollars Trousers Hat Handbag Soda, Cold drink Homogenized milk Canadian Stroller I am good Pop First floor Touch base Detergent Washroom Soap powder Toilet Soda, Cold drink Ground floor Other place Pram/buggy

Brown Bread Double double

Bill Buddies
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Wheat bread Coffee with 2 milk and 2 sugars

Check Good friend

Line up Hydro
Drug store Pass away

Que Electricity
Pharmacy /medicine store Die/expire

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 Program planning Program research College research

My Success checklist

Job and immigration options

My Strengths 1. 2. 3.

---------More.. Saving Thrift stores Email alerts Financial plan --------More Settling Language Cultural adaptation-Make friends, know places Jobs ------ Immigration
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My Challenges 1. 2. 3.

My Plan 1. 2. 3.

For details about webinar

Contact: Director director@canglobaleducation.com

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