I recently posted my last reply on the nairaland thread; http://www.nairaland.com/1681115/travelling-canada-part/262#23425118
for new international students who just got their visa to study in Canada.
I have copied and posted it below.
Hello everyone, Its been a while. I hope admission seekers have been getting all the help they need with the good people on this forum.
Its actually tough keeping up with this growing thread so I will not be following closely anymore due to my busy schedule.
But before I leave I will give a piece of advice to the new comers.
I see alot of people in the past very happy about getting a study visa. I am happy for you as well but don't let your guard down. It doesn't end there.
Please get ready to work hard to be successful in Canada.
Take your academics seriously and don't forget all the hassles you or your family had to go through for you to be where you are i.e Canada. Study is the main reason why you are in Canada.
Once you start having issues with academics and wasting precious time on your study permit you can easily run into immigration issues. Take your books seriously.
One of the issues most of us had after graduation was a lack of Canadian work experience in the field of study. I had to go through a great deal of networking and eventually moved to a different province for work.
You have to be creative when looking for work. Don't forget you won't only be competing with other international students for a job but Canadians as well. Brace yourself.
Please strive as much as you can to gain Canadian work experience in your field before you graduate especially as you approach 3rd year of study.
Apply to jobs in other provinces in the summer months if you have to. Sometimes you are most likely to find work in remote areas where people don't want to go, but these areas sometimes provide the experience you need.
Make great Canadian friends and they will show you the ropes.
Lastly, learn the culture quickly and also get ready to share your particular culture from Nigeria. They will ask you alot about Nigeria, your great country. Try as much as you can to be balanced in your explanation.
All the best to everyone seeking to study in Canada and those who are already here.
It was nice replying a few people here. Thanks for having me JUSTWISE.
for new international students who just got their visa to study in Canada.
I have copied and posted it below.
Hello everyone, Its been a while. I hope admission seekers have been getting all the help they need with the good people on this forum.
Its actually tough keeping up with this growing thread so I will not be following closely anymore due to my busy schedule.
But before I leave I will give a piece of advice to the new comers.
I see alot of people in the past very happy about getting a study visa. I am happy for you as well but don't let your guard down. It doesn't end there.
Please get ready to work hard to be successful in Canada.
Take your academics seriously and don't forget all the hassles you or your family had to go through for you to be where you are i.e Canada. Study is the main reason why you are in Canada.
Once you start having issues with academics and wasting precious time on your study permit you can easily run into immigration issues. Take your books seriously.
One of the issues most of us had after graduation was a lack of Canadian work experience in the field of study. I had to go through a great deal of networking and eventually moved to a different province for work.
You have to be creative when looking for work. Don't forget you won't only be competing with other international students for a job but Canadians as well. Brace yourself.
Please strive as much as you can to gain Canadian work experience in your field before you graduate especially as you approach 3rd year of study.
Apply to jobs in other provinces in the summer months if you have to. Sometimes you are most likely to find work in remote areas where people don't want to go, but these areas sometimes provide the experience you need.
Make great Canadian friends and they will show you the ropes.
Lastly, learn the culture quickly and also get ready to share your particular culture from Nigeria. They will ask you alot about Nigeria, your great country. Try as much as you can to be balanced in your explanation.
All the best to everyone seeking to study in Canada and those who are already here.
It was nice replying a few people here. Thanks for having me JUSTWISE.
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