Vanstudent

    Finding Culture as a New Student                            Connecting Through Diversity                       Moving to a new city is always exciting and a little intimidating. When I first moved to Vancouver to study, I knew I would take some time to settle in and find new people. One thing that I didn’t expect was how much I would learn from exploring the city and talking to people from different cultures.   Like many places in Canada, Vancouver is one of the most multicultural places I have ever been. From the moment I start walking down Robson Street or ride in the SkyTrain, I can hear at least 3 different conversations in different languages. From that moment, I realized I was not only going to learn while studying my degree but also by making genuine connections with people from different cultures.  One of my favourite cultural...

  Eating well On a Student Budget                   Delicious Doesn’t Have to Mean Expensive             Vancouver is one of the most diverse and beautiful cities to live in around the world. However, most of you already know it can also be expensive, especially if you are a student living on a budget and want to try some food. As a student, I realized that finding affordable meals without sacrificing flavour was hard. But the good news is that my team and I have put together some affordable meal options for you to try.  Starting with the easy options, Japadog is a food chain offered in Downtown where you can grab Japanese-style hot dogs for less than $10 for a quick lunch. Another reliable option is Donair Dude, for around $8-$12, you can get a wrap packed with meat, veggies and drinks. Perfect for lunch or a late snack.  If you are a ramen lover, this is the perfect option for you. Classifie...

  Seasonal Seasons                                 What Every Season Brings                              Vancouver have four seasons, and each one is very diferent. For international students, it's important to know what to spect in each season because the weather change a lot, also the clothes, the activities, and sometimes the prices too. Winter go from December to February and can be very rainy, in Vancouver, it don’t snow much, but it rains a lot almost every day. Is important to have a good water jacket and shoes that don’t get wet. Even if it’s not so cold like in other parts of Canada, the wind and rain make you feel more colder. But winter is also time for snow activites like ski or snowboard. You can go to Grouse Mountain or Cypress, they are very close. Some students take cheap bus to Whistler also. Plus, in winter ther...

    Grocery Shopping                  The best tips on where to do your shopping             Grocery shopping in Vancouver can looks expensive or confusing in the begining, but there are many ways for save money and find good things if you know where to look. One of the most know supermarket here is Real Canadian Superstore, who has everything. There is a lot of variety: fruits, vegetals, meats, milk products, cleaning things, snacks, kitchen stuffs and more. Superstore belong to a company that also have No Frills, which is like a more cheap version. No Frills has lower prices, but sometimes not have so much variety or famous brands. Costco is another good opcion for students. Is a different kind of store but very usefull. You can buy big packs, for example 12 yogurts or 10 cans of food. Is very good if you live with others persons or if you cook all the time. The only thing is you need pay a membership...

  Activities & Enterteinment                            Expl o r e W ithout Sp end ing  M or e                      Vancouver is one of Canada most beautiful and diverse cities, offering for international students a big variety of activities and entertainment options to enjoy. Whether you like outdoor adventures, art or culture, or are just looking fun with a small budget, this city have something for everyone. One of the biggest advantajes of study in Vancouver is the easy acces to the nature. Students can do hiking in places like Grouse Mountain, Lynn Canyon or the famous Capilano Suspension Bridge. In the winter months, activities like snowboard and skying in Cypress or Whistler are a must to try. Also, many parks like Stanley Park, Queen Elizabeth Park or Pacific Spirit Regional Park are free and are good for do picnic, jogging or riding bike, sp...