A list of preparations and life considerations before traveling to Canada to study

The teaching quality of the vast majority of schools in Canada is guaranteed. Studying in a Canadian university is very different from studying in China. International students need to know a little bit about the preparation before traveling and some things to pay attention to in life. The following will introduce you to the preparations and life considerations before traveling to Canada to study.

1. Preparation before traveling to study in Canada

1. Prepare luggage

The first step to go to Canada is to prepare luggage. Students can check in two pieces of luggage for free. The sum of the three sides of each piece should not exceed 158 centimeters, and the weight of each piece should be 23 kilograms, that is, the maximum free checked baggage is 46 kilograms, and the carry-on baggage is 5 kilograms. The sum of the three sides should not exceed 115 centimeters. The weight can be appropriately overweight, but not Too much, otherwise you will have to pay a hefty fine. It is recommended that heavier books and various documents should be placed in the suitcase, and sharp iron objects such as knives and liquids should be placed in checked luggage.

It is not advisable to carry too much luggage when going abroad. First of all, things purchased at home may not be suitable for use locally. Secondly, students may move frequently due to changing schools or other factors, and it is troublesome to have a lot of things.

2. Daily diet

According to past practice, domestic students usually arrive in Canada in the evening, and often in the middle of the night. If there are friends or relatives picking up the plane at this time, it is of course good to have some spare food prepared. However, it is still recommended that international students bring some light food such as bread, instant noodles or noodles, and biscuits with them in case of emergency. Of course, the food you carry must be within the scope permitted by Canadian customs regulations. They can be cheese, tea, herbs, peanuts, beans, flowers without roots, meatless snacks, tropical fruits, vegetables without roots, and baby milk powder. etc. It is best not to bring meat products as you may be fined for this.

3. Cash

China stipulates that each person can carry a maximum of 20,000 yuan or 5,000 U.S. dollars and its equivalent in foreign currency. Canada stipulates that each person can carry an amount of 10,000 Canadian dollars or more. Declarations must be made to customs, and violators will be subject to heavy fines. It may not be safe for international students to carry large amounts of cash with them. Large sums of money can be made by issuing traveler's checks, money orders or international credit cards. These three methods are common around the world and are very convenient. Currently, many banks in China offer this service. Among them, there is no handling fee when exchanging traveller's checks in foreign countries, while there is a handling fee when exchanging money orders in foreign countries.

4. Daily necessities

The daily necessities needed by international students can basically be purchased in Canada, and the products are particularly rich. In terms of Canada’s consumption level, these daily necessities It’s not too expensive. It’s very cheap at “ONEDOLLAR”. Products such as alarm clocks, calculators, flashlights, cups, small radios, etc. are all one Canadian dollar each there. It is better for students to bring more useful and latest professional books and other important items. Daily necessities that are not urgently needed can be purchased after arriving in Canada. The price is not high and the quality is good. In addition, Canadian law stipulates that a refrigerator and a stove must be provided when renting a house. The landlord will also provide a washing machine. The apartment has a public laundry room and there are laundries on the street. The cleaning costs are not expensive.

2. Things to note when studying abroad in Canada

1. The toilet in the bathroom is called a toilet. The restroom at home is called bathroom. The restroom outside is called a restroom or washroom. Generally speaking, almost all bathrooms have disposable toilet paper and toilet paper.

2. Tip when eating. Generally, 10%--15% is given before tax.

3. The salespeople in various stores are very nice. The first sentence is how are you today. I was stunned for the first time. You should say good naturally. She can say nice. Then say if there is any problem please let me know.

4. After checking out, tell them you have a nice day. Maybe they say ahead of you. Then say thank you you too.

5. If you haven’t bought anything, you can go out generously. Wait for them to say thanks for coming. see you.

6. If you stay in front of an item for too long. The salesperson will ask you how's everything going on. I usually say I'm fine thank you.

7. Black people in school are officially called African American, but generally they are called black (after getting to know each other, of course), and negro is prohibited.

8. YES PLEASE THANKYOU. These two are paired. I often use mix. is wrong.

9. Hongbao or various vocabulary books are useless. Everyday language is key.

10. Traffic rules and travel

Some pedestrian signals in Canada are controlled by people (buttons).

Friends who ride to school, the law stipulates that you must wear a helmet when riding a bicycle, and you must be equipped with lights when riding a bicycle at night.

Googlemap: Whether it is bus, subway, driving, cycling or walking, there is very accurate map navigation.

Transit: A must-have APP for going out. You can check the arrival time of buses and subways anytime and anywhere, and it is very accurate, down to which station and every minute.

Uber: A commonly used taxi-hailing software in foreign countries. You can also book a taxi, private car or carpool.