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Surviving Your First Canadian Winter: A Student Guide

What to buy, how to dress and how to stay well through your first real Canadian winter.

On-campus vs off-campus, avoiding scams, and securing housing before you arrive.

How coverage works — and why it varies by province.

How to make friends and build a professional network as a newcomer.

Participation, academic integrity and independent learning in Canadian classrooms.

A checklist for the practical admin every new international student faces.