¿Cómo hemos mejorado para brindarle el mejor servicio de hospedaje a nuestros estudiantes?
Ya casi es fin de año y en MS Homestays estamos muy orgullosos de haber culminado otro año lleno de experiencias con nuestros estudiantes, lamentablemente cada año hay que decir adiós pero también recibimos nuevos estudiantes preparados para vivir la aventura de estudiar en Montreal. Como cada año nos gusta evaluar qué hemos hecho bien, […]
New Year’s Goal Setting Tips
January indeed seems like a new fresh start for everyone and it is the perfect time to set goals for the New Year; however, we know it is not easy to stick to your New Year’s resolutions. It is hard to change old habits but it is not impossible and this year can be different […]
Why to live in one of the best neighborhoods of Montreal, The Plateau Mont-Royal?
The Plateau Mont-Royal is the perfect combination between the wealth of a working-class from the past, the entrepreneurial start-up spirit, and the bohemian-chic tendencies of its many resident artists. This is what makes Plateau the perfect neighborhood for students and young people. If you have seen pictures or have walked by this colorful neighborhood, you […]
What is to be a homestay family?
Karla and me, Yesica, came to Montreal in 2008 to study English and French and lived with a local Homestay Family for six months. We can say that we lived the most incredible experience an international student could ever live! We did not only meet a Canadian family but we met OUR Family as we […]
What is the cost of living in Canada?
Studying abroad can be the best experience of your life; however, this must be carefully planned; expenses and paperwork required. We share everything you need to know about the cost of living in Canada. Why Canada? Canada presumes the best quality of life over the world because of its universal healthcare, a socially progressive government, […]
How is life as an international student in Canada?
Canada is known worldwide as a nation of cultural diversity, friendly people, and tolerant attitudes towards foreigners. However, it’s not the same reading about a country you’re going to study and being there. For this reason, we share with you some basics every international student in Canada need to know about life there. We believe […]
How to open a student bank account in Canada?
If you decided to study in Canada, one of the most important things you’ll need to sort out before you arrive is a bank account. Maybe this is one of the last things you checked before going abroad but a bank account is necessary to , make payments, avoid high commissions because of the exchange […]
What is the post-exchange syndrome?
Going abroad for studies or internships is a challenging and exciting experience; however, it is harder to come back home. It’s obvious that when you are going abroad you are nervous and excited at the same time. As I have experienced, once you meet new people, explore new places, and get more responsibilities you become […]
7 Tips to study and to work from ho
Working and studying from home can be hard as there are many distractions that make it easy to get off track; however, there are a few tips that you can use to increase your productivity. In order to avoid falling into the temptation of turning the TV on and watching Netflix or sleeping in, you […]
Cheap and easy meals for students
Being a foreign student is not an easy job as everyone might think. We know that it is hard to find time to cook, clean, do grocery shopping, and run all other errands at the same time that you try to make time to study, do projects, homework, and prepare for exams. Cooking and eating […]