Expensive expenditure for studying abroad is the first concern of every student. Although studying in Canada is considered a country with low expenditure, how to save the cost of studying abroad in Canada? Check the following experiences from Globalway.
1. Choose the school suitable for financial conditions
Besides high school and master are mandatory, when studying colleges and universities you can still consider options to save costs.
For fields that require a high level of practicality such as nursing, hospitality ... you can choose to study college. The fields that require intensive research such as technology, law, economics ... choose to attend college for the first 2 years and then transfer to the university, this will help you save a cost significantly.
2. Scholarship
Scholarship is considered the optimal way to save the cost of studying abroad. However, Canada which has the world's top education has low tuition fees, the number of scholarship programs for international students is quite limited.
You can find information about scholarships at Canadian educational exhibitions organized by the Canadian Embassy and Consulate, through the network of prestigious study abroad counseling centers.
In addition, during the studying process, if trying to achieve high results, many schools will also offer scholarship programs for outstanding students.
3. Working during studying
In Canada, the government allows students to work 20/week during study time, 40h/week on holidays. International students should use most of this time to find a suitable job.
The minimum wage in Canada is about $14 CAD/hour. There are many jobs to choose from clinic receptionist, beauty salon staff, supermarket staff and cashier, hotel staff, car wash staff, restaurant waiters.
4. Apply to programs with co-op work term
Choosing to enroll in programs with Co-op internship work term will not only help you earn additional income, but also help you have the opportunity to experience the real working environment.
During the Co-op work term, students allow working as an internship up to 40 hours/week. Time to study and work often lasts 4 months.
5. Buy second hands
Second hands are books, studying materials, laptops,... You can ask senior students to buy these things, sometimes you can get a free if you are lucky. This saves a lot of studying expenditure.
After class time, you can sign up for a library card. You can stay here for free. It is extremely convenient, beside providing sufficient learning materials, the library also allows students to use electricity and free internet. You can enlist charging laptop, phone .. to save an extra bill costs at the end of the month.
6. Leverage preferential policies for students
The Government of Canada always has supportive policies for students.
- For technology items: Famous technology brands often have discount policies for students (discount when buying Apple’s products, discount of Adobe software, ...)
- For phone and data: Famous telecommunication companies like Rogers, Bell, Telus, ... all have special promotions for students. Because phone service in Canada often has a high price, you will save a lot of money due to this promotion policy.
- For retail items: Students have the opportunity to enjoy up to 20% discount when presenting student cards at famous retail brands (Banana Republic, Bulk Barn, Club Monaco, H&M, J. Crew, Kate Spade, Levi's, TOMS, Topshop ...)
In addition, other services such as travel, sports, books, newspapers, ... also have different discount policies, creating conditions for students.
7. Save living expenditure
Besides tuition, accommodation is the compulsory expenditure that students have to pay monthly. Therefore, choosing the right accommodation will save you the most significant cost. In Canada there are 3 types of accommodation to choose from:
- On campus residence: 1000 - 2000 CAD/month including kitchen and full of necessary utilities.
- Rent a room: about 500 - 1500 CAD/month for a single room including electricity, water, internet ... Many students prefer rent a room for freedom and flexible time. Besides, students can share rooms to reduce costs.
- Homestay: 800 - 1500 CAD/month, including meals with the host family.
In addition, when you have time, students should cook at home to be able to save money. At the stores and supermarkets, there are many attractive discount programs, from food to home and lifestyle products. Practice being a smart consumer, hunting for cheap items, ensuring you will be able to use high quality products at extremely reasonable prices.
For more information about study abroad in Canada, contact Globalway now.
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