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Canada is a popular study destination for many international students, and with good reason.

With 10 provinces and three territories spanning majority French-speaking Quebec on the Atlantic east coast to British Columbia bordering the Pacific Ocean, Canada is known as a multicultural country with a diverse heritage. As well as regularly being ranked among the best nations in the world for quality of life, Canada also has a global reputation for academic excellence.

As a high school student, I always thought of living abroad as a step towards happiness. It might have been my belief that freedom would solve my problems, but that wasn’t true.

As high school students, most of us have no idea how different university life can be. We imagine an idealistic future. Yes, you will meet new friends, explore cities you have yet to visit and get to try things you are not familiar with. However, there are limitations that it’s important to be aware of.

In our ever-evolving business world, post-Covid and during the ChatGPT era, the demand for specific MBA specializations has surged, reflecting the shifting needs of industries. While classic fields like finance, marketing, HR, and operations maintain their significance, there's a fresh wave of excitement around some emerging areas that professionals are keen to embrace for career advancement.

A famously sunny country with a fast-advancing economy and a well-recognised university system, Australia is understandably among the top study destinations in the world for international students.

Australia has the third highest number of international students in the world, behind only the UK and the US – pretty impressive for a nation of just 24 million people.

I’m originally from Portugal, but I grew up in a few different countries. Between the ages of 10 and 16, I lived in Angola because of my mother’s work.

When it came to further education, I wanted to move abroad again in order to feel challenged, meet new people and explore a new city, so I did my A levels in Brighton. I stayed there for university, pursuing my bachelor’s in biomedical science at the University of Sussex.

Now that you have researched and organised your student visa for your studies in France, it’s time to find out what the rules are when it comes to working.  

When it comes to regulations around working on a student visa in Canada it can be a little confusing. We’ve organised all the facts for you, so you can start earning that extra cash without worrying. 

Now that you have your US student visa ready and you are about to begin your studies in the US, it’s time to see if you are able to work part-time to help fund your studies.

Do I need a study abroad adviser? 

While it’s not a strict requirement, having a study abroad adviser can be highly beneficial, especially if you’re planning to study in a foreign country. Study abroad advisers are a great resource for anyone considering education in a new country. Equipped with up-to-date information and knowledge, they can help students through every stage of studying abroad.