Culture Shock

It's difficult for foreign students when they started studying outside. Because the weather in Canada is very cold in the winter's months, international students who use to live in warm places feel that weather is cold, and they usually get a culture shock. Some students find that food is not familiar to them, That leads students to find fast food. Also, they are looking for familiar brands restaurants. It is not easy to speak and listen foreign language. Even if the students speak English very well, they must get the regional accents feeling them embarrassed. Also, if student come from hot weather places and is used to wearing light dresses when they arrive to Canada espicially in the winter, they will see the differences then they will get culture shock. Social behaviours are not easy to feel it as the students from their countries. Because every country has a different culture, some behaviours could be rude but in another places are not. Some students worries to make friends and how to be kindy with them. During the time the student become more familiar to that life.

How to get a job

When you are looking for a job, you have to find a way that you can achieve what you want. First, find your stengths and apply for job that you are interested in. It's important to do your best to find a job that is around your place. If you can not find the job which you are looking for, you have to try to get experience by volunteer work. Second, apply for a Social Insurance Card if you do not have one. You are not able to get any job if you don't have S.I.C. Third, create a perfect C.V.. You have to prepare it to show your future employer your strengths. You could ask some body--in your university or college to help you. Fourth, focus on the job that fits you. You have to read about the companies to know about the employment. Don't hesitate to apply even if they require more than you got. The good way to find a job is to get personal contact. Fifth, be ready for any interview. Usually employer makes the final decision depending on the interview. Be tidy. Finally, be positive and upbeat. You must not be disappointed. It is to apply as much as you can. Then you must find what you are looking for.

How to renew the canadian study permit Online

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The Canadian government does not allow an international student who is going to study more than six months in Canada without a study permit. The student must renew the study permit after the expiration day. They are not allow to stay in canada after that time. This article describes the process of renewing the study permit. First, you must have a valid passport. Canadian immigration will not give you the permit if the passport is expired. Second, prepare the school acceptance that you are going to study there. It does not matter if it is from a university, a college, or a private school. third, you must have an income or financial garantee to be able to live and study. It must cover your studying fees and living in Canada. Fourth, go online and entered The Citizenship and Immigration Canada website http://www.cic.gc.ca/ , select "apply Online for My study permit". Then, from self-assessment tools, choose "A permit to study in Canada and create your user. Fifth, answer the following questions. Then, they will require you to pay the renewal fee by credit card. It will cost you $ 125.00 . Finally, you should receive an email from Immigration Canada. It will take in process around 10 days and you will receive it by your mail address.

Riyadh & Vancouver

It's a good experience in my life to study in Vancouver which every things are more than beautiful. When I compare and contrast between Vancouver and Riyadh which is the capital city of Saudi Arabia, there are many differences between these two cities. First, the transportation in Riyadh is only buses in selected roads, and the population number reaches five million people. most of Riyadh population use thier own cars or taxis. Now, The High Commission for the Development of Arriyadh is going to built the Riyadh Metro network to help the traffic. But in Vancouver, there are many ways to move. such as buses with very good systems, Sky train, Sea bus, and ferry as well. So, I do not need a car if I am going to live a long term in Vancouver. Next, I would like to discuss the weather here and there. riyadh's weather is very hot in summer, sunny, and it's hard to walk in the noon. the winter is very cold, dry,and heavy rain. Moreover, I've never seen snow in my hometown as Vancouver. Sence i came to Vancouver, perhaps I feel the four season in one day.

Electric cars in Vancouver

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I have seen in vancouver private side to cyclists, this method helps to encourage people to use it. Now Vancouver is the first in North America to need builders to put electric-car plug-ins of new accommodation. The city vote was agreeing as one, this stip let companies to make buisness in Vancouver when thay searching for cities to show this consept. The former president of Vancouver Electric Vihicle Association, believe that cars will be the method the future. When the charging base is available. Vancouver city has already gave the new regulation to created electric-car aperture in new homes. Builders have to set up electric plug-ins about 20 % of new construction. There is project to set up charging stations in the city parking as a next step. Vancouver's plan. The Urban Development Institute, that represents builders, obstructed the strategy, told it is too early to see if electric cars will sweep the contenent.

About my major

My name is Ahmad Alsaheel, a 25 year old Saudi National who was born and raised in Saudi Arabia. I hold a bachelors degree in Planning and Urban design from King Saud University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with a GBA of 3.18/5. I learned to love my current profession in a very early age as my city, Riyadh, was going through an amazing that made me dream of being part of. After I graduated from King Saud University my dream became a reality as I joined the Riyagh Region Municipality's urban planning department as a Planning Engineer and participated in the design of several major projects in my my home city Riyadh even expanded to many other regions of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia.