CISM - Canada International Student Magazine

There are multiple parts to every single language in this world. And in order to become fluent in any language, you will need to master your listening, speaking, writing and reading skills. And the first step in improving your English is to learn how to listen and understand the other party’s sentences. To boost your

University is full of papers and other written assignments. Maybe those can seem very hard when you’re writing in your second language. But, don’t worry! Here are some of our tips and advice to improve your English when it comes to writing. If it’s the speaking that stresses you most

Humans have struggled with speaking skills since the dawn of our existence. As you know, speaking in English is a world apart from being fluent in it. Then the question is, how can one become a fluent English speaker? And the answer is “with lots of practice”! Although that’s a cliche

Life as a student can be HARD. Keeping track of all those assignments, attending every lecture, tutorial, and lab, and studying regularly are just a few of the challenges you as a student may face. Luckily enough, technology is there to make it easier for you. There are a number of

Although school may seem like a place where you are meant to study all day, there is actually much more you can do. You could get involved and join a student club! Most high schools and universities have a big list of student clubs you can join, which is one

It’s very common for students to wonder what to do with their life after graduating from high school. Most students decide to enroll in post-secondary education programs. Yet many of them don’t know enough about the different post-secondary options available for them. As a result, this lack of knowledge during students’

Living in Canada can be quite costly especially for international students. Hence why financial advisors always recommend students to come up with a bulletproof personal budget. First off, what is a personal budget? A personal budget is a monthly financial plan for your income and your spending. A budget helps

New international students often find it hard to understand how the Canadian Education System works. The good news is, Canada has a strong and well-funded system of public education, which is mainly managed by its provinces. And this makes things a bit tricky as each province’s school system tend to

What Makes Canada the Best Place to Study? Canada is one of the top choices amongst international students for postsecondary education. There are many advantages to studying in Canada! The main benefits include world-class postsecondary schools, post-grad work permit, ability to work part-time and possible permanent residence. These benefits are