I would dare say that study abroad experiences allow individuals to gain deeper knowledge of peoples and countries more than any travel guidebook or package tour could offer. International programs... read more →
In 2008, I departed for Canada as an international graduate student and, as a US citizen, had the benefit of applying for a study permit in person at the airport.... read more →
When people ask about my story, they ask how did a girl from Belize, one of the warmest and most beautiful countries in Central America, end up in Corner Brook,... read more →
This fall almost 200,000 international students will attend a Canadian university. As you arrive to school we would like to share with you an important, free resource: Your Guide to Succeed... read more →
Inspired by our Lightning Round presentation, From International Student to International Education Professional at the CBIE Conference in 2015, we are embarking on a four-part blog series to expound on... read more →
As international students studying in Canada, most of us would agree that we made a lot of sacrifice to be here. Notwithstanding, I understood the privilege to be here for... read more →
CBIE’s 2015 Annual Conference was attended by more than 800 participants from 40 different countries. Same number of participants as in 2014, but notably, a 15% increase in the number of countries represented.... read more →
It’s something everyone warns you about when you go to another country - but it’s often hard to truly understand how culture shock feels until you experience it first-hand. Sometimes... read more →
Exploring diversity, language, and social justice in an International Summer Institute Stereotypes are strange things. They portray people, communities, contexts, and life; all in an oversimplified way, which dismisses the... read more →
What are the top reasons international students choose Canada? How satisfied are they with their experience? What are the main countries of origin of international students in Canada? To shed... read more →