Page 2 - International Student Pre-Arrival Guide

Contents Planning Your Trip
Prepare your documents
Passport
Visa or Electronic Travel Authorization Study Permit
Traveling with Family Co-op/Internship Work Permit
Plan your Finances
Monthly Living Expenses Miscellaneous Spending Tuition, Fees & One-Time Costs Awards
Canadian Currency Taxes
Tipping
Find a home
Homestay
On-campus Housing
Private Houses & Apartments Room Rental
Shared House
Online Rental Listings Common Housing Terminology Know your Rights
Health Insurance
2 Pack your Bags 6 2 Documents to Carry in Your Hand Luggage: 6 2 Other Documents 6 2 Personal Items 6
3 Arriving at Victoria International Airport 7 3 Vancouver to Victoria 7 3 Seattle to Victoria 7 3 At the Port of Entry 8 3 Arriving on Campus 9 3 Visit the Student Engagement team 9 3 Visit the International Study Centre 9 3 Sign up for MSP 9 3 Open a bank account 9 4 Apply for a Social Insurance Number (SIN) 9 4 Purchase a mobile phone plan 9 4 Drop-by University Reception 9 4 Participate in Orientation 9 5 Shopping 9 5 Explore 10
Student Life 11
The Canadian Classroom 11
Course Load 11 Time Management 11 Moodle 11
Private Health Insurance
Extended Health Insurance 6 BC Medical Services Plan 6
10 Working in Canada 10 CAMPUS MAP
2 ONCE YOU ARRIVE 7 3 Arriving in Victoria 7
Supplies
Evaluation
Attendance
Contribution and Participation Academic Conduct
Cultural Adjustment
Canadian Culture Local Laws Smoking Homesickness
In Tough Times
Getting Involved
Build a Network
Join or Start a Club
Attend an Event
Visit the Recreation Centre Volunteer
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5 Colwood and Langford 5 Victoria
5 Vancouver Island
6 The Gulf Islands
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10 Cultural Associations
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Vancouver 10
Royal Roads University
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