Studying in Canada | University Survival Guides
As a first-generation student, the transition to university was exciting yet incredibly difficult for me. I can only imagine how confusing and exhausting it must be for first-year and international students right now. For this reason, I created 12 university resource guides to help students who are studying in Canada. Please note the bolded terms in the guides are hyperlinks. To download the PDF file, click on the respective university links below.
After researching over 12 institutions, I also compiled a list of the top resources from each Canadian university.
In this article, you will find student resource guides for the following university: British Columbia, Concordia, Guelph, McMaster, McGill, Laurier, Ottawa, Ryerson, Toronto, Waterloo, Western and York.
Table of Contents
Essential Services and Resources for Students Studying in Canada
After researching the top universities across Canada, I wanted to highlight some great career, finance and academic resources from various universities. These resources are free for all university students so make sure to check them out.
Academic Resources
- University of Guelph: Exam Preparation, Effective Studying Tips, Note Taking
- University of Waterloo: How to Study More Effectively in University (Online Resources)
Career Support
- Wilfrid Laurier University: Examples of Interview Questions by Field
- University of Ottawa: Faculty Specific Resume Examples and Resume Writing Advice
- Ryerson University: Undergraduate and Graduate Career Development Resources
- York University: Learning About Myself, Exploring my Options, Looking for Opportunities, On the Job Success
Financial Assistance
- McMaster University: Money Saving Ideas, Credit & Debt, Taxes Tips and Resources
International Student Resources
- University of British Columbia: International Student Guide (Immigration Resources, Health Insurance, Working While Studying, Taxes)
Student Jobs
- McGill University: Canadian Job Search Sites
Mental Health and Wellness
- University of Toronto: Support When You Feel Distressed
- Western University: Mental Health and Wellness Resource Guide
- Concordia University: How to Eat Well on a Budget
Volunteer Opportunities
University Survival Guides Part One Overview (Studying in Canada)
This is a two part series. Part one will have all the links to:
- 🍎 Free food on campus
- 📚 Cheap textbooks
- ✏️Academic and study resources
- 💼 Work and volunteer opportunities
University Survival Guides Part Two Overview
Part two will have information for:
- 🚌 Local transportation
- 👔 Career support
- 🏘️ Housing
- 💸 Financial aid for students
- 🌻 Health and wellness resources
- 🏙️ Things to do in the city
- 🍽️ Food services on campus
Studying in Canada | List of University Student Survival Guides
University of British Columbia
Concordia University
- Concordia University Survival Guide Part One
- Survival Guide Part Two for Concordia University
- Student Life at Concordia University
University of Guelph
McGill University
- McGill University Survival Guide Part One
- Survival Guide Part Two for McGill University
- Student Life at McGill University
University of Ottawa
Ryerson University
University of Toronto
University of Waterloo
Western University
- Western University Survival Guide Part One
- UWO Survival Guide Part Two
- Western University Student Life
York University
- York University Survival Guide Part One
- YU University Survival Guide Part Two
- York University Student Life
By creating these guides, I hope to alleviate some academic stress and give students the necessary tools to reach their fullest potential. I am interested in collaborating with others to grow my UX and product design portfolio. I would love to connect with others who enjoy mentoring and want to give back to their community. Thanks for reading!
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