Hello everyone,
after concluding my studies in Canada, I would like to share some advice that I wish someone had told me before I came here. It's okay if you don't agree, but please don't be rude, okay?
So here are the things that I've learned along my way:
1) There's no guarantees that your plan is going to work. Immigration is not an exact science or a right, it's a privilege. You can increase your chances of succeeding by using your brain.
2) If your plan is to try your chances immigrating to Canada, always have a plan B (and even C) in case things change and you have to adapt. Remember that having the opportunity to study and work in Canada can give you an edge to try and work in any other country!
3) Don't rely too much on other people experience, specially if it seems that those people got their visas by mistake or luck. I've seem many people come to Canada to study for 8 months in the hopes of getting a 1-2-3 years post graduation work permit just because they've heard someone got it. If you can reduce the variables and the chances for problems, then do it and don't rely on luck. It's your life, risk if you are willing to, have faith in God if that's what you believe in, but also think rationally about your options.
4) Always take advice with a grain of salt. Just because people share their experiences online it doesn't mean you know everything about their particular case.
5) Remember there's a human being on the other side assessing your application. Put yourself on their shoes when filling your application(s).
6) Choose a program that is aligned to your goals and plans for the LONG TERM. I've seem many people choose a program just for the Post Graduation Work Permit and not because it fitted their aspirations and career plans. When it was time to work they couldn't find employment because the program didn't give them an edge and it wasn't something that they really wanted to work on. You have to have a plan that is right to your specific case. If you want to enjoy the privilege of working in Canada after concluding your studies, do your research, find out about the market, unemployment rates, prospects for the time when you are going to leave school.
7) Masters and PhD are always better than post graduation certificates, be it to immigrate, be it to find employment when you go back to your home country, be it to find employment in any other country.
8 ) If your plan is immigrating, accept the fact that you might have to go back to your home country. Have a plan in case this happens. I was heartbroken when one of my friends had to go back to her home country and she didn't have any plan on what to do there or anywhere else because her plan was to immigrate to Canada only! She's in depression right now but slowly improving. Don't let that happen to you if you can plan ahead!
9) Be positive and embrace the adventure spirit. Going to another country to study is a great opportunity on its own. Enjoy every bit of it, make the most of it. It can change you life, so make it be for the better!
Thank you guys and good luck to all of you!
Cheers,
after concluding my studies in Canada, I would like to share some advice that I wish someone had told me before I came here. It's okay if you don't agree, but please don't be rude, okay?
So here are the things that I've learned along my way:
1) There's no guarantees that your plan is going to work. Immigration is not an exact science or a right, it's a privilege. You can increase your chances of succeeding by using your brain.
2) If your plan is to try your chances immigrating to Canada, always have a plan B (and even C) in case things change and you have to adapt. Remember that having the opportunity to study and work in Canada can give you an edge to try and work in any other country!
3) Don't rely too much on other people experience, specially if it seems that those people got their visas by mistake or luck. I've seem many people come to Canada to study for 8 months in the hopes of getting a 1-2-3 years post graduation work permit just because they've heard someone got it. If you can reduce the variables and the chances for problems, then do it and don't rely on luck. It's your life, risk if you are willing to, have faith in God if that's what you believe in, but also think rationally about your options.
4) Always take advice with a grain of salt. Just because people share their experiences online it doesn't mean you know everything about their particular case.
5) Remember there's a human being on the other side assessing your application. Put yourself on their shoes when filling your application(s).
6) Choose a program that is aligned to your goals and plans for the LONG TERM. I've seem many people choose a program just for the Post Graduation Work Permit and not because it fitted their aspirations and career plans. When it was time to work they couldn't find employment because the program didn't give them an edge and it wasn't something that they really wanted to work on. You have to have a plan that is right to your specific case. If you want to enjoy the privilege of working in Canada after concluding your studies, do your research, find out about the market, unemployment rates, prospects for the time when you are going to leave school.
7) Masters and PhD are always better than post graduation certificates, be it to immigrate, be it to find employment when you go back to your home country, be it to find employment in any other country.
8 ) If your plan is immigrating, accept the fact that you might have to go back to your home country. Have a plan in case this happens. I was heartbroken when one of my friends had to go back to her home country and she didn't have any plan on what to do there or anywhere else because her plan was to immigrate to Canada only! She's in depression right now but slowly improving. Don't let that happen to you if you can plan ahead!
9) Be positive and embrace the adventure spirit. Going to another country to study is a great opportunity on its own. Enjoy every bit of it, make the most of it. It can change you life, so make it be for the better!
Thank you guys and good luck to all of you!
Cheers,
