“Studying abroad is about experiencing a foreign country — and the most beautiful, important part of a country’s culture is its people.” by Alexander Kolker – Study in Vancouver!
The city of Vancouver is ranked as one of the top five cities in the World for livability and quality of life. The city is well known as an urban center surrounded by beautiful nature, making it the most visited city in Canada as well. Vancouver is in the state of British Columbia and its border is closed to Seattle, which is just a couple hours away. Studying in Vancouver is definitely a great option.
Well organized city
The city of Vancouver is so well organized. It is clean and beautiful. Robson Street is the most famous for tourists as there are lots of shops, fashion & brand-name shops, variety of restaurants and café. It is also popular for international students to hang out after class. Farmer Market is also one of the main tourist attractions. It is the best place for those who like nature. Vancouver is perfectly abundant in mountains, lakes, national parks, and even city parks. There are so many places to go such as Granville Island, Victoria Island, Vancouver Seawall, Capilano Suspension Bridge and many more. Visiting museums and galleries like The Jewish Museum, Pacific Art Market, or the Vancouver Art Gallery is also a must. If you choose to study in Vancouver, you will not be surprised why this city is one of the world’s most well-living cities.
Education quality and opportunity
Vancouver is also well-known for its high education standard. There are international students from all over the world studying in Vancouver more and more every year. 3 to 9 months of a language course and certificate courses are highly popular among international students. In fact, there are many courses available, such as the Intensive English Course, Exam Preparation Course, High School/University Preparation Course, and Teacher Training Course. Most language schools are in downtown and the courses are available all year round. There are also many good high schools and universities in Vancouver. For university students, they allow graduate students to apply for a work permit for up to 3 years as well and you are also allowed to apply for PR or Permanent Resident according to the regulations. What also makes Vancouver becomes one of the most popular destinations are the tuition fee that is generally cheaper than in the US & UK, the quality of life, as well as nature and the people.
Living in Vancouver
Living in Vancouver is quite convenient. Public transportations are good. There are trains and public buses available. Living cost is relatively high here but it is still manageable. There are various types of accommodation including a local host family and shared apartment or house. You can find almost everything you need in Vancouver. The city is also safe and you hardly see homeless people or heard of any criminal and terrorism or natural disasters. The weather is good all year long, comparing to the other parts of Canada. Hanging out with your friends at Stanley Park is what you can do every day after class. and rent a car for a road trip to national parks on the weekend. Study in Vancouver will give you peace of mind and you will also get to know what the most beautiful part of this city’s culture is.
