What items should I prepare before studying in Canada?

# Studying in Canada # Introduction Canada has beautiful scenery, good immigration policy and strong educational strength, and is one of the popular countries for studying abroad. So, what items should I prepare before studying in Canada? The following is the relevant information shared. Welcome to read the reference! 1. What items do I need to prepare before studying in Canada?

I. Baggage preparation for studying in Canada

1 clothes

You need to bring a winter coat or down jacket. Down jackets are recommended for students to buy locally in Canada, which has strong cold resistance. If you want to bring it from China, it is recommended to buy goose down waterproof.

Underwear and socks don't need much. You can buy them when you come to Canada.

Canadians are used to washing machines and dryers, and there are fewer clothes to dry. Cotton-padded jacket may shrink when it is dry. Students are advised to buy a bigger cotton-padded jacket. In addition, it is recommended to prepare dresses and interview dresses.

2. Electrical equipment

The voltage in Canada is 1 10V/60Hz, and the socket hole is different from that in China, so students carrying household appliances need to bring another transformer.

The applicable voltage of notebook computers is generally between 1 10V-220V, which can be used in Canada. The price difference between Canada and China is not very big. You can buy it after it arrives.

3. medicine

Canada implements the policy of separating medicine from medicine. After the doctor makes a prescription, the patient needs to go to the pharmacy to fill it himself. Every time you need 10-20 Canadian dollars, the price is more expensive.

Therefore, students can choose to bring some commonly used cold medicines, anti-inflammatory drugs, antipyretics, vitamins, thermometers, medical cotton swabs and so on. From China, but it should be noted that when entering the country, it is necessary to check whether the drugs contain ingredients prohibited from entering the country.

4. Others

It is very expensive to see a dentist and wear glasses in Canada, so students are advised to have a corresponding examination before leaving, and an extra pair of glasses can be used as a backup.

Second, the preparation of important materials for studying in Canada

Students should never forget to bring the following documents when they leave:

Original passport and visa;

Minors need to show a guardianship certificate;

Canadian customs entry form (filled in on the plane);

Original or photocopy of the letter of admission to a Canadian school;

Original receipt or remittance voucher of the school (if the school requires to pay tuition before going to Canada);

Original TOEFL or other English test transcripts (if any);

Original notarial certificates of all relevant students, such as birth notarization, education notarization, complete report card notarization, no criminal record notarization, etc. Customs may not check it, but students are advised to take it with them to avoid losing it.

Note: notarial certificate about parents or property need not be brought.

Canadian dollar cash (not more than 3,000 Canadian dollars is recommended).

Tip: Back up files.

Copy of passport, passport number, date and place of issue on the first page of passport, and several pages of valid visa should be copied and kept, so as to provide relevant information quickly when lost and shorten the time for reissue.

At the same time, you should also copy and back up the admission notice, tuition payment receipt, academic certificate, driver's license and other useful documents.

Third, the preparation before studying in Canada

1. Make sure that the information on the size label is correct, such as expiration date and renewal time. These are used to ensure that you have legal status while studying abroad.

2. Go to school first to see the situation, pay attention to the surrounding traffic, and determine the bus route to take. You can also look at the library and classroom first, and so on.

3. See what courses you have this semester and the regulations and requirements of the school. If you want to go to a language class, you can also look at the process of the language examination in the school first.

4. Buy the textbooks to be used in your class. Because new textbooks are very expensive in Canada, you can check in the school library to see if there are any old textbooks used by students before. It doesn't cost much to buy these old textbooks. If there are no more textbooks in the library, you can buy them on Amazon and other websites, and some of your daily necessities can actually be bought here.

5. Canadian bank accounts and mailboxes should be opened in advance. Especially email, because both students and people who work here mainly use email for communication. Professors usually send course content or homework to students by e-mail. So students must have an email, and they should always check whether there is an email.

2. Pay attention to etiquette when studying in Canada.

appointment

Canadians believe that punctuality is a basic quality of people. Be sure to keep the appointment on time. If you must be late for studying in Canada, call the other party first and tell you when you will arrive. The other party will appreciate your practice.

Go to the bank

Canadians are used to having more personal space. For example, if a person is using a bank ATM, the person behind him should keep a few feet away. It is very impolite to push and touch others.

Please?Line?Up?

Most people are used to queuing for shopping, bank deposits, and other buses. Even if there is no formal queue, you must abide by the first-come-first-served rule, so you must be patient when waiting for service. Canadians hate people jumping in line. It will be appreciated to open the door and let the people behind (especially women and children) pass. You may think that the pace of life in Canada is slow. But Canadians think the service is friendly rather than fast, so it doesn't hurt to spend more time on things.

have a meal

Most Canadian restaurants are divided into smoking and non-smoking areas except in cities where smoking is prohibited. Restaurants charge 7% goods and services tax. There is no service charge on the bill. If the service is good, the service charge is generally 15%. If several people go out to eat together, they usually go Dutch.

Canadians are similar to the British and Americans in food customs. Because of the cold climate, they have developed the habit of eating baked goods, which is their uniqueness. Canadians eat with knives and forks. They like roast steak, especially tender steak. They are used to drinking coffee and eating fruit after meals.

Canadians pay attention to the nutritional quality of dishes, prefer sweetness, take pasta and rice as staple foods, and like beef, chicken, eggs, sardines, tomatoes, onions, potatoes and cucumbers as non-staple foods. Condiments such as ketchup and butter. They have a taste for brandy and champagne. Canadians don't eat shrimp paste, fish sauce, fermented bean curd, food with strange and fishy smell and animal offal.

Probation work

Applying our time and skills to community volunteer service can help Canadian students make more friends, build a broad communication network and win the respect of others. Volunteers are welcome in charities, hospitals, art centers, schools, community service organizations and sports institutions. Donations are also welcome. It is common to raise money at home, call for donations or persuade office workers to donate.

In addition, there are political parties asking for support, students selling chocolate candy and investment vouchers, and charities raising funds. Tiandao's guide to studying in Canada suggests that if you don't want to donate, it is very impolite to politely refuse and close the door immediately.

Attend a dinner party

If someone invites you to his house for dinner in the evening, it is usually to bring an inexpensive gift, such as flowers, chocolate or a bottle of table wine. Ask when the host or hostess should arrive and whether the dress code is formal or informal. If it is a dinner party, ask if you want to bring some homemade food. As usual, the hostess took the lead in eating.

Let the guests eat the main course first and then help themselves. Most Canadians are straightforward. If you don't like something, just say "no, thanks". If you like what is passed on to you, just say "thank you" next. Near the end, if the host or hostess shows signs of fatigue, it means it's time to leave.

A few days after the banquet, a phone call or a short thank-you letter will make the host feel gratified. Courtesy is reciprocated. If you are polite, you should return the invitation in a few weeks.

day nursery

Most Canadian families have fewer than two children, many of whom are single-parent families. It is common for Canadians to live together without getting married. Most Canadian couples can't afford a nanny, so they need a nursery to take care of their children.

Day nurseries provide full-time or hourly monitoring services for children born between the ages of 6 and 13. According to the law, children under 12 cannot stay at home alone and must be accompanied by an adult. The children at home need to be taken care of. You can find the child care center and child care service in the yellow pages of the phone book.

pet

Pets (especially dogs) in Canada must be registered or equipped with identification marks. If you want to know the laws about pets in your city, you can call two organizations: AnIMALSHELTER or POUnD, which can be found in the yellow pages of the city telephone book. The telephone number of the veterinarian can also be found in the telephone book.

go shopping

Most Canadians believe that food, transportation and housing are the three major expenses in daily life. They go to the supermarket once a week to buy food and other household goods. Many stores introduce their weekly specials in inserts in local newspapers or home-delivered promotional materials. Because the prices of different shops are different, you can save money after comparison.

public health

Spitting: Canadians think spitting is extremely rude. If you want to clear your throat, you should go to the toilet or use a tissue.

Toilet: Children under 6 years old should go to the toilet accompanied by their parents. It is illegal even for babies and children to urinate in public places.

Basic life etiquette, through reading, I believe that Canadian students have a certain degree of understanding.

3. Introduce the benefits of studying in Canada

1, scholarship

Speaking of welfare, many students will definitely think of scholarships first. Canadian universities do have scholarships, but undergraduate scholarships are not as many as master's, but it's no problem if you get better grades. In the master's degree, general science and engineering can get more scholarships. However, scholarships are awarded differently, some at the time of admission, and some for students who have good grades during the semester.

2. Medical insurance

In Canada, students are responsible for medical insurance everywhere, and many places will have medical insurance for students. As long as students pay a certain fee, the school will give them a unified purchase, which can generally reduce the cost by 40-50%.

If there is no such plan in some areas, students will have to buy it themselves. However, many schools are actually group planning. Students pay fees to the school and the school will purchase them in a unified way.

Step 3 migrate

Canada has always been tolerant of immigrants and friendly to international students. Generally, international students can apply for immigration as long as they work here for half a year. If you are a master or doctor, you don't even need to get a job offer to apply. In July 2020, Canada also revised the PEQ plan. PEQ refers to experienced immigrants. After the revision, students can get a maple leaf card from Canada soon after graduation. First of all, students need to have a college diploma, also need to provide French A2 and B2, and have at least 9 months of work experience.

4. Student ID card

This student card is very useful. Don't underestimate it. This certificate is internationally recognized, so it can also be used internationally. /kloc-students over 0/2 years old can apply, but the time is only one year. And its role is very great, whether in ordinary travel, or accommodation, shopping and so on. With this student ID card, there is a discount. For example, if you buy enough Canadian dollars in YSL, you can get a 10% discount. So it is necessary for students to apply for one.