{"id":57657,"date":"2017-08-10T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-08-10T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/life-events\/new-to-canada\/studying-in-canada\/top-four-challenges-faced-international-students\/"},"modified":"2024-01-29T16:53:48","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T21:53:48","slug":"top-four-challenges-faced-international-students","status":"publish","type":"rbc_my_money_matter","link":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/life-events\/new-to-canada\/studying-in-canada\/top-four-challenges-faced-international-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Four Challenges Faced by International Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-single-article-header\">\n\t<section class=\"section-grey cover pad-t-hlf\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-inner w-half w-mob-full centered-margin cover section-grey pad-tb-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inline-block pill-container pill-taxonomies\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b snipe pill is-style-blue-pill\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"primary-taxonomy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/topic\/education\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Education<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"mar-b-hlf mar-t-0 mob-pad-lr-hlf h2 has-black-color\">Top Four Challenges Faced by International Students<\/h1><p class=\"mar-b-0 mob-pad-lr-hlf author-text\">By Ashley Redmond<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"featured-image-wrapper pos-rel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/thumb-international-students_402x-1.jpg?quality=80\" class=\" cover-image  wp-post-image\" alt=\"International students having a collaborative session\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/thumb-international-students_402x-1.jpg 930w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/thumb-international-students_402x-1.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/09\/thumb-international-students_402x-1.jpg?resize=768,512 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\t<div class=\"article mar-t-dbl\">\n\t\t\t\t<section>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"section-inner socials-section\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"top-socials-bar mob-mar-b-hlf\">    <div class=\"social-links mob-mar-b-hlf mob-mar-t-hlf\">\n            <a class=\"social-button-wrapper sharing-custom sharing-email\" href=\"mailto:?subject=Top Four Challenges Faced by International Students &#038;body=Hi, I thought you might be interested in this article from RBC My Money Matters: https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/life-events\/new-to-canada\/studying-in-canada\/top-four-challenges-faced-international-students\/\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/rbc-blocks\/assets\/img\/icons\/icon-email.svg\"\n          alt=\"envelope icon\">\n        <span>\n          Email        <\/span>\n      <\/a>\n      <div class=\"social-button-wrapper sharing-copy-wrapper\">\n        <button class=\"sharing-custom sharing-copy\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/life-events\/new-to-canada\/studying-in-canada\/top-four-challenges-faced-international-students\/\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/rbc-blocks\/assets\/img\/icons\/icon-related.svg\"\n            alt=\"copy icon\">\n          <span id=\"sharing-copyUrl-Label\">\n            Copy URL          <\/span>\n        <\/button>\n        <input type=\"text\" class=\"sharing-copy-text\" aria-labelledby=\"sharing-copyUrl-Label\">\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"section-inner w-half w-mob-full centered-margin pad-tb-0 mob-mar-t-hlf mob-mar-b\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"cover-pub-line text-xs mar-b-hlf\">Published August 10, 2017 \u2022 5 Min Read<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-block  pos-rel\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-inner-block  section-inner w-half w-mob-full\" style=\"border-radius:0x\">\n<p>International students have high hopes when they enroll in a Canadian college or university. Many chose Canada because of the quality of the Canadian education system, but they do need to pay much higher tuition fees for it. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfs-fcee.ca\/blog\/new-study-reveals-that-tuition-fee-concerns-overshadow-government-investments-in-higher-education-in-ottawa-region\" data-dig-id=\"LP-57657-7e84c83e\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"Canadian Federation of Students (CFS)\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">Canadian Federation of Students (CFS)<\/a> estimates international students pay on average more than three times what domestic students pay in tuition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides high fees, once international students are enrolled in a university or college, they still face a number of challenges. According to The Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities&#8217; paper <i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/profile\/Amira_Masri2\/publication\/301532260_International_Education_Labour_Market_and_Future_Citizens_Prospects_and_Challenges_for_Ontario\/links\/5717824f08ae09ceb264aa32.pdf?origin=publication_detail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">International Education, Labour Market and Future Citizens: Prospects and Challenges for Ontario<\/a>, <\/i>here are the top four:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Feeling Alienated<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Adjusting to living and studying in a new country can be difficult logistically, but the social aspect of not having a nearby support system can add to feelings of alienation among international students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dee Singh, 22, is from Mumbai, India and is enrolled in a Health Science program at the University of British Columbia. \u201cThe first year was tough,&#8221; she says of the loneliness she felt. &#8220;New food, new culture \u2014 even a different style of learning \u2014 but joining clubs and being active in the community helped me a lot.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some tips to get socially active in the community:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Joining clubs or group fitness classes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Volunteering<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Supporting local sports teams<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Attending local events and festivals<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Bonus: These activities can also provide networking opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Singh says she still gets waves of homesickness, especially around Canadian holidays when the university is quiet and she can feel the heaviness of not having family close by. But, she tries to make the best of her situation &#8211; she knows she is only here for four years &#8211; so she makes chai and calls home because these rituals remind her of her roots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Dealing With Finances<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For many international students studying in Canada, this is their first time living away from home. So, on top of managing a school workload in another country, they have to learn to manage their money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt&#8217;s difficult, and for many students there is a lack of clarity regarding what it&#8217;s like to actually live in Toronto,&#8221; says Jose Balcaceres, Executive Director of the International Center at George Brown College. \u201cMany have visited, but visiting compared to living is very different.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Money can disappear quickly with rent, food and general living expenses. Plus, most of the planning is done before arriving in Canada, so many times students look for help at the time they are already struggling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a student is having difficulties managing finances, Balcaceres says, it&#8217;s best to talk to a counselor about finances early on, so you can make a budget. Financial counselling is offered to students at many post-secondary institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When setting up a Canadian bank account, students can also seek <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rbc.com\/newcomers\/international-student\/index.html?ref=dl-131809\">financial advice<\/a> from their financial institution. There&#8217;re also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/student\/budget-calculator\/?ref=dl-131809\">online tools<\/a> available that can help student with budgeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Integrating Family<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If students come to study in Canada as a family with their spouse, one person is entitled to a study permit and the other person is entitled to a work permit. Unfortunately, the person holding the work permit can remain cut off socially from the local community until they have landed a job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis is happening more and more. For example, we have a lot of students from Brazil coming for post-graduate studies and their family members need to be integrated into society,&#8221; says Balcaceres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If this sounds familiar \u2014 check your college or university and see if there are any integration programs or counselling available for your family member. To have a positive experience in Canada it&#8217;s important that all family members feel settled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Accessing the Labour Market<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Canadian Bureau of International Education&#8217;s study, 51% of international students plan to apply for permanent residence in Canada after graduation. And this new study suggests many international students who want to stay feel the labour market is difficult to access. Researchers noted that many students interviewed expressed fear of not finding jobs in their field of study:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mar-l\"><em>Students had a very bleak outlook on their job prospects post-graduation. They described their situation as being \u2018really bad\u2019 because of the current state of the Canadian economy. They recognized that the job market was also tough for Canadian students, but stated that it was especially tough for international students and next to impossible in humanities and social science programs.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help increase prospects, students may want to investigate getting a co-op placement through school to build up their Canadian work experience. Additionally, networking through family connections, previous coworkers, and social contacts met through clubs and events may help your job search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, international students face more barriers than domestic students when obtaining an education in Canada. But, take the first step , and take advantage of programs already in place to help set you up for success succeed. Moreover, put yourself out there in the community \u2014 volunteer, network \u2014 make yourself an essential part of the community and you&#8217;ll be bound to succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-border-color has-rbc-bright-blue-tint-1-border-color has-white-color has-rbc-bright-blue-tint-1-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:1px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">Want to learn more? Here&#8217;s some more <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rbc.com\/newcomers\/international-student\/index.html?ref=dl-131809\">helpful advice for international students<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-default-collapsible\"><p><button class=\"collapse-toggle collapsed\" data-target=\"#collapse834a1009\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse834a1009\" data-dig-id=\"LP-57738-834a1009\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"accordion closed\" action-closed=\"accordion closed\" action-opened=\"accordion open\" data-dig-label=\"Things our lawyers want you to know\"><span>Things our lawyers want you to know<\/span><span>Things our lawyers want you to know<\/span><\/button><\/p><div class=\"collapse-content collapse\" id=\"collapse834a1009\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-collapsible-inner-block collapse-inner\">\n<p>This article is intended as general information only and is not to be relied upon as constituting legal, financial or other professional advice. 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