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How does Quebec warm the people’s hearts?

Did you know that Quebec is the world’s snow capital? It is because the first major Winter Carnival was born there in 1894. This is a massive event and free month-long carnival which celebrates from the end of January until mid-February. This year the carnival will be held from February 8th to 17th 2019. The […]

What does it mean to become a Homestay family?

Traveling helps you not only to discover the world but you can also make the world your home. How is this possible? Become a homestay family! By living with  international students, you and your family will be exposed to their traditions, culture, lifestyle and language. However, what does it really mean to become a Homestay […]

What are the benefits of a Homestay experience?

We know that living with people you don’t know can be awkward only initially, but it takes few seconds or minutes to be part of a new family. Living hundreds of miles  away from home can be difficult, and  it can be challenging if you live in a place where people don’t speak the same […]

5 Tips to keep your New Year’s Resolutions

Happy New Year to everybody!!! Another year is ending and we’re so motivated, because thanks to that, many of us are gathering up our willpower to achieve a set of New Year’s Resolutions. However, according to statistics, almost half of the people will give up on their goals within six months, so probably by February […]

Do you know “the Viking”, an awesome Alpine Roller Coaster in Quebec?

Are you a fanatic of extreme rides? Or do you prefer relaxing activities? You don’t have to choose one, you can get a combination of both of them in “the Viking”. The Viking is an Alpine Roller Coaster ubicated only 90 minutes away from Montreal, in Mont-Saint-Sauveur. This is the only roller coaster of its […]

Which Christmas movies you can watch on Canadian Netflix?

It’s winter, Christmas is coming and it’s the perfect season to spend more time with the people you love the most. For this reason, Netflix is a great option to relax and enjoy with your family, friends or with your significant other. We also know that, unless you’re looking for a specific title, it’s hard […]

Are you ready for Black Friday in Canada?

This November 23rd is the most anticipated Friday of the year: Black Friday. Most people from different parts of the world are waiting for the big deals. However, it’s really important to realize which deals are worth and which ones are trash. Here we share with you some big deals we found out on the […]

Life hacks every international student in Montreal can use to save money

It’s true that Canada, compared to other cities in the world like London, Paris, Tokyo and, Berlin, is very cheap to live. Students can buy a slice of pizza for as low as $2 CAD or a poutine (Montreal’s world-famous dish) for as low as $4 CAD. However, students need to take into account that […]

How to live an unforgettable experience as an international student?

Are you planning to study in another country? Do you know where you are going to stay? Most of the time, as international students we want to live a unique experience, which means getting involved with the culture of the country and living like a local. For this reason, if you’re planning to study abroad […]

Toronto vs MONTREAL!

  Both ranked among the world’s top 10 study destinations in the QS Best Student Cities 2015, Canada’s two largest cities – and close rivals – are popular with students from all over the world. This will come as little surprise when you consider the high quality of life, diverse communities, unbeatable natural surroundings and unique […]