Myths about Canada student life

 

In this article, we will talk about the biggest myths and misconceptions aspirants have about living as an international student in Canada. We will also answer some of the common questions that students have related to Canada's study visa.

Q. What is a PGWP (Post-graduate work permit)? What does it mean for international students?

PGWPs (Post-graduate work permits) allow international students who have completed their studies from a DLI (Canadian Designated Learning Institution) to work in Canada after completing their programs.

Q. Does Canada give student visas easily?

The majority of the students think that securing admission is one of the most challenging parts of the Canadian admission process, however, getting a Canada student visa can be even more challenging. With a high number of applicants, it is difficult to get a Canada student visa.

Q. Does a Canadian student visa get rejected?

According to CIC, almost 30% of the total Canada student visa applications get rejected. The Canadian government follows a strict visa process that applicants need to follow. 

Q. How many hours international students can work in Canada?

During regular school terms, a student can work up to 20 hours per week. Students can take up more than one job to meet these hours. Also, they need to meet the conditions of their study permit.

Q. For how many hours international students can work in Canada during their scheduled breaks?

International students are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week along with their studies. However, they are allowed to work full-time if they are on a scheduled break like summer or winter breaks. During summer or winter holidays when students do not have to attend classes they can work full-time. Only full-time students are allowed to work full-time.

Q. What is the time of scheduled breaks in Canada?

First of all, you need to know what are the scheduled breaks and when they are due? Scheduled breaks fall during summer and winter breaks. The time gap, which you get during your regular course studies (academic sessions) is scheduled breaks. Summer break can be of 4 months from May to August for students who enrolled in the Fall intake while winter breaks start from December end and goes up to starting of January. 

Q. Is it necessary to work in your area of study on a post-study work visa?

One can work in any occupation and anywhere in Canada on a PGWP (post-graduate work permit). It is not necessary to work in your area of study while on a post-study work visa.

Q. Can a student work anywhere in Canada while on a postgraduate work permit?

The post-graduate work permit is an open work permit and allows graduates to work anywhere in Canada. They are also allowed to work in any occupation during this period.

Q. Who all are eligible for a PSW in Canada?

• Students who attended a full-time educational degree/diploma from a DLI (Designated Learning Institution
• Course duration is more than 8 months
• You must have completed either a certificate, degree, or diploma

You need to maintain full-time status as a student in Canada for each semester of your study program. However, your last semester can be part-time.

Q. Canada is an expensive study abroad destination for international students.

Pursuing higher education abroad is a costly affair if you compare it with your home country, however, a popular destination like Canada offers world-class education at affordable rates. Also, it is cheaper than other popular study destinations like the US, UK, or Australia.

As per Statistics Canada, the average tuition fees for international students in 2017-18 were CAD 25,180 annually. Canada student visa rules required students to set aside CAD 10,000 or CAD 11,000 for studying in Quebec. 

Q. Only a few universities in Canada are worthy to pursue higher education.

Canada has a unique education system, most Canadian universities are publicly funded, so, they need to maintain high-quality standards. Also, there are a lot of Canadian universities featured in the top universities list of QS university ranking that speaks of the quality of education offered by them.

Q. Can international students do only survival jobs in Canada?

Getting a survival job is relatively easy in comparison to a white-collar job. Also, these jobs are in abundance, so, students can get them quickly and start earning.