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Your Monthly Tips to Be A Successful International Student

Ontario DreamYour Monthly Tips to Be A Successful InternationalStudent

April 2017 - Issue #1 April 2017 - Issue #1

What's happening in Canada?

Why are many international students choosing Canada as their academic destination? Canada was named the second best country in the world. Switzerland edged out Canada for the number one ranking, scoring a perfect 10 while Canada took in 9.7 in overall scoring.

Canada ranked first in the “Quality of Life” category, scoring a perfect 10 based on a variety of sub-factors including politics, economy and health care. The report cited Canada as being a “high-tech industrial society with a high standard of living.”
The survey evaluated 80 countries in a variety of categories including economic influence, citizenship and quality of life. The survey was conducted after the U.S. election and more than 21,000 people participated in the second annual survey.

http://globalnews.ca/news/3293192/canada-2nd-best-country-2017-world-rankings-survey/

Image: Canada flag / Shutterstock

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What is the latest immigration news?

For the fourth time this year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has set a new record low point requirement for Express Entry candidates to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for Canadian permanent residence. In the latest draw, which took place on April 5, candidates with 431 points received an ITA.

A total of 3,753 candidates received an ITA in this latest round of invitations.


The previous record low had been set in the March 1 draw, when candidates with 434 or more CRS points were invited. In the interim period since then, another draw took place with a CRS cut-off of 441 points, and IRCC then announced that it would implement some changes to the CRS as of this coming June.

http://scl.io/xw_osp0B

How's the job market in Ontario?

Employment in Ontario increased by 4,600 in February, the seventh straight month of job growth for the province.

The employment increase was led by gains in full-time work and in the private sector. Ontario's unemployment rate was 6.2 per cent in February, and has been lower than the national average for 23 months in a row.

Ontario's economy is growing and is expected to remain one of the fastest-growing in Canada over the next two years. The province is focused on ensuring everyone is able to benefit from and contribute to that growth. The government is committed to working with all regions of the province to help create jobs and prosperity.

https://goo.gl/1iuTtU

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What activities are available in Ontario now?

Elmira Maple Syrup Festival is recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the World's Largest Single Day Maple Syrup Festival. You can enjoy pancakes, apple fritters, homemade toffee (weather permitting), log sawing competitions, arts and crafts (notably quilts made by local Mennonites), sugar bush tours by tractor wagon and other attractions are among the festivities. Elmira’s Maple Syrup Festival is considered a true sign of spring; visitors are drawn by spring fever and a nostalgia for a rural way of life.

http://www.elmiramaplesyrup.com/

2017 Elmira Maple Syrup Festival
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What would be helpful to be a successful international student?

Everyone is aspiring to enjoy rewarding experience in Canada. Here are some tips from one of the fellow international students.

1) Be prepared for he winter

2) Share your culture

3) Build your networks

4) Try the food

5) Be active

http://istudentcanada.ca/5-tips-on-being-an-international-student-in-canada-a-story-of-a-challenging-and-rewarding-experience/

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Enhanced Nursing Practice 선배와의 인터뷰

Q. 학과를 선택한 계기는?

처음에는 PN 과정을 생각했었다. 그러던 중 지인에게서 RN 자격을 얻을 수 있는 과정이 Conestoga College에 있다는 얘기를 듣고 University를 가지 않아도 한국에 있는 RN자격을 유지할 수 있다는 점이 크게 다가와서 선택하게 되었다.


Q. 프로그램에 참여하며 보람되었던 점이나 좋았던 점?

학교의 실습시설이 너무 잘 되어있다. 언뜻보면 실제 병원 병동을 보고 있는 것 같기도 하다. 질병의 Symptom대로 실제같이 반응하는 Sim-man을 이용한 실습의 기회도 여러번 있었다. 실제 임상과는 차이가 있겠지만 이렇듯 교내에서 이루어지는 실습과정에서 많은 걸 경험해 볼 수 있다는 게 정말 좋았다.


Q. 아쉬웠던 점은?

아무래도 과정이 오직 International Students만을 대상으로 하기 때문에 커리큘럼중 영어, 캐나다의 헬스케어 시스템, 커뮤니케이션 등의 수업이 있다. 학생들이 궁극적으로 Canada RN을 목표로 하고 있으니 꼭 필요한 부분이라고 생각은 하지만 과목들끼리 서로 겹치는 주제들이 있어 반복하게 된다. 2-3번씩 듣다보면 조금 지루하기도.


Q. 앞으로 이 과정을 듣게 될 후배들에게 조언은?

이 과정에 대해 가금 물어오는 사람들이 있다. 항상 그때마다 얘기하는 점은 "영어"이다. 다른 부분은 그렇게 걱정하지 않아도 된다. 캐나다에서 지내다 보면 어떻게든 영어가 되겠지 하는 마음으로 온다면 실패할 확률이 높아진다. 간호사 직업의 특성상 커뮤니케이션은 정말 중요하다. 환자, 보호자, 그리고 의료진에게 의사전달을 제대로 해야하니까. 학교 입학전 한국에서부터 꾸준히 준비하고 학기 중에도 계속 노력해야 뒤쳐지지 않을 수 있다. 외국어이다 보니 쉽지는 않지만 노력해서 안되는 것은 없으니.


Q. 진로방향은 어떻게?

우리나라는 졸업후 3차 대형병원에 바로 취직하는게 당연하지만, 캐나다는 그렇지 않다. 보통 큰 병원에서는 경력직을 선호하기 때문이다. 졸업 후 RN License를 취득하면 대게 Nursing Home이나 Retirement Home에서 시작한다. 1-2년 정도의 경력을 만든 후에 큰 병원으로 이직하는게 보통히다. 일단 이곳에는 Nursing Home/Retirement Home이 굉장히 흔하고 시스템이 잘 구축되어 있어서 일자리를 찾은 데에는 크게 문제가 없다. 또 캐나다에는 전문 간호사제도가 잘 정착되어 있어 관심이 있는 분야가 있다면 도전하는 것도 좋을 듯하다.

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About @study_ontario

I am taking the business marketing program at a college in Ontario. I want to share useful news and my experience with those who want to come and study in Ontario.

It is not an easy journey to start many things in a new place, but I would love to advise you that it would be worthwhile as long as you are passionate and well-prepared.

To ask questions or share your own story, feel free to join my twitter @study_ontario.

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