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international students in canada

An Intl Student Went Viral On TikTok After Listing What Confuses Her Most About Montreal

If you grew up in Montreal, chances are nothing about the city truly phases you. But for those who are new to the 514, getting accustomed to life in the metropolis can take some time.

Deena Fares, an international student from Barbados, posted a hilarious TikTok listing what confuses her most about the city and it's safe to say there was definitely a learning curve when Deena moved to Montreal.

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Montreal Was Ranked The 6th Best City In Canada For International Students

Montreal is no stranger to dominating a "best city in Canada ranking" — whether it's as the most desirable city, the safest city or the best city for Gen Z, we know a thing or two about coming out on top, and it appears as if we've done it again.

The Clever Canadian released its list of the 50 Best Canadian Cities For International Students and Montreal managed to score a top 10 spot.

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International Students In Canada Will See Their Off-Campus Work Cap Temporarily Dropped

International students in Montreal who are eligible for off-campus employment won't have to limit the number of hours they work as of November 15. The federal government has announced it is temporarily lifting the 20-hour-per-week work cap for post-secondary students during the school year. The rule change will remain in effect through December 31, 2023.

"With the economy growing at a faster rate than employers can hire new workers, Canada needs to look at every option so that we have the skills and workforce needed to fuel our growth," Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Sean Fraser said on Friday.

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Quebec Will Slash Tuition For Some Int'l Students Who Study Outside The Montreal Area

Some international students in Quebec are going to get a tuition discount. The province is extending the college and university tuition rate for residents to foreign students attending schools outside the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal (CMM), the group of 82 municipalities including and surrounding the metropolis.

To be eligible, international students have to be enrolled full-time, in French, in a program designated by the government as a priority for the province's labour force. The idea is that the programs would feed in-demand sectors including health and social services, education, early childhood education and care, engineering, and information technology.

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