¿Cómo sobrevivir al invierno en Canadá?

Todos sabemos que Canadá es uno de los países más fríos del mundo, y para las personas que no están acostumbradas a climas tan extremos es más difícil adaptarse, sin embargo, no es imposible.

Una de las primeras cosas que debes tener en mente es que hay miles de actividades que puedes realizar al aire libre y en lugares climatizados. A pesar de esto es importante saber qué puedes hacer para cuidar tu salud y vivir la mejor experiencia durante tu estancia en Canadá.

¡Te compartimos algunos consejos que no debes pasar por alto para sobrevivir al invierno en Canadá!

  1. Abrígate lo suficiente.

Esta es la típica frase que tu mamá te dice cada vez que vas a salir de casa con un abrigo no muy calientito y está muy frío afuera. En Canadá es muy frío entonces… ¡No te arriesgues y escucha a tu mamá! Te recomendamos vestir en capas, empezando por ropa térmica ajustada al cuerpo, después usa un suéter de algodón o lana y finalmente una chamarra, chaquete o abrigo especial para bajas temperaturas y contra la humedad.

Es muy importante que toda tu ropa, incluyendo los guantes y los zapatos sea especial para la nieve para evitar la humedad de las bajas temperaturas.

  1. Hidrata continuamente tu piel.

Es muy común que en temperaturas de menos de -10°C la piel se seque, lo mismo pasa con el sol y el viento. Por eso te recomendamos usar una crema hidratante para la cara y el cuerpo, también es recomendable usar un labial para labios secos. Recuerda usar tu crema durante el día y antes de ir a dormir. Esto hará una gran diferencia durante tu estancia en Canadá.

  1. Prepara tu mochila o bolsa de mano con lo esencial.

Es muy recomendable siempre cargar con pañuelos desechables en tu mochila o bolsa de mano, ya que cuando hace mucho frío tu nariz empieza automáticamente a gotear. Además, recuerda que tu termo debe ser metálico, ya que los termos de plásticos tienden a quebrarse en temperaturas de -15°C. ¡No querrás tomar un hielo en un termo roto!

  1. Fortalece tu sistema inmunológico.

Es muy común pescar un resfriado o una gripa muy fuerte durante invierno, por eso, es mejor prevenir que lamentar. ¡No querrás estar enfermo durante tu estancia en Canadá!

Para prevenir un resfriado es muy recomendable consumir alimentos ricos en Zinc como champiñones, perejil, carnes magras, etc.; cada vez que haya un mínimo rayito de sol sal y disfrútalo, los rayos solares aumentan la vitamina D de tu cuerpo y en caso de que sea muy complicado te recomendamos tomar suplementos de vitamina D; lava tus manos con frecuencia; ejercítate; duerme con frecuencia pero no en exceso!; y come una dieta rica en antioxidantes y grasas saludables como té verde, aguacate, frambuesas, arándanos, etc.

  1. Prueba nuevos pasatiempos

Estudiar en el extranjero es una experiencia inolvidable, no dejes que el frío te detenga, hay muchas actividades en lugares climatizados y también al aire libre que puedes hacer.

Lo más recomendable es que por lo menos una vez durante toda tu estancia experimentes un deporte de invierno, cualquiera que te interese como el hockey, patinaje, etc. ¡Recuerda disfrutar de un delicioso chocolate caliente cuando termines!

¿Te gustaron nuestros consejos? ¿Planeas estudiar en Montreal? Nosotros podemos ayudarte con tu hospedaje y cualquier trámite relacionado con tu estancia en Montreal, como cuentas de banco, transporte público, etc. Para más información búscanos en Facebook e Instagram como MSHomestays.

 

 

 

 

MS Homestays believes in creating lifelong stories

MS Homestays exists thanks to the first-hand experience we had quite a few years ago living with a Homestay Family in Montreal. Our experience inspired us to create MS Homestays and we decided to start this company with the desire to help each person coming to study in Montreal to live the same incredible experience we lived.

Recently, our host family Nathalie and Eric sent us a message right after the student they hosted for 3 months left their home, and we would like to share their testimony with you as it reflects perfectly that our desire is becoming true.

“Talking about Mayu, it was our first experience hosting a foreign student, for a long period of time and even if we are good-willing people, we were wondering and hoping, how would it go with a total welcomed stranger, from a different culture. 

And it went beyond our expectations.

By the pictures Nathalie may have sent you, during these last 3 months, you may have noticed that we decided to involve Mayu systematically in any activities we did (each time she was available and she was very eager and willing), above and beyond what we are paid for, like if she was a member of the family. 

This experience was very enriching, for every single member of the family and Mayu called Nathalie, her Canadian mother and she considers us, like her other family. It was so delightful to have her with us and everybody woke up (without exception), early at 5 AM, last Sunday, with big hugs and tears to bid Mayu farewell, on her return to Japan. 

She was so kind, respectful, family-oriented and playful. She spoiled us with so special ”Made in Japan” gifts. She left us a 3-page letter to thank us as a family and also expressed her gratitude and very individually, to each and every member of the family.

We had a videophone call, this week upon her return in Japan and she definitely wants to come back to Canada.

You do more than accommodating students, coming to a visit and experiment a new country, you are an active facilitator in creating life stories and possibly, lifelong friendships beyond borders.

We look forward to a new, different and also enriching experience with other students and we thank you for trusting us, with these young lives coming to an unknown territory, whether it is geographic or/and life-related.

Be blessed abundantly!

Host family is home

When you come up with the idea of studying abroad you are sure it will be an unforgettable experience; however, you also know you will have to leave behind all you already know such as your family, school, friends, and everything you are used to in your hometown to live in an unknown country.

We understand how important it is for you to study abroad and we will make sure you feel like home while you are away.

We want to share with you the story of Ana, one of our exchange students, and her Host Family Barbara, one of our dearest families. Barbara is an incredible host because she is not only a host to the students but she is also a true family to them.

This summer Ana, a Mexican student came from Puebla to live with Barbara for 3 months and they became a true family.

“We enjoy each other’s company. In the morning I drop her off at the metro station and it’s like taking your child to school! It’s fun”. Barbara said.

Ana feels the same about living with Barbara who took Ana to Kyo Restaurant at the Old Montreal as she knows that Ana’s favorite food is Japanese.

We also asked Barbara how the experience of hosting Ana has been and she said something that really warmed our hearts:

“It was a wonderful experience. Thank you for sending her to me. I have a new Mexican family. I’ve Skyped with her Mum who is just the best person you could wish to know and who has opened her home to me anytime I want.”

Hearing these stories makes us really happy because we love to hear that both our students and families experience what the real purpose of our homestay programs is; create an extended family.

Ana has enjoyed her time studying and living in Montreal. We asked her what she would she say to other students that are considering staying with a Host Family:

Living with a host family has been a really enriching experience, you can learn from their culture and teach team a little bit of yours. They make you feel like you are in home and make the study abroad experience unforgettable.

For more information about our accommodation visit our website or contact us in Facebook or Instagram as @mshomestays.