GEOGRAPHY

Canada is located north of the United States. It is composed of ten provinces and three territories. Canada is well known for its breathtaking landscapes and harsh winters. Despite the cold, you cannot help but feel at home in this country.

Canada’s three main cities are Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. Though you can find the premier universities and colleges in these areas, that is not to say that you cannot find a rich learning experiences in the outlying smaller cities and rural areas as well.

WHY CHOOSE CANADA

Many students who have experienced studying in Canada have nothing to utter but praise. If one of your major considerations is your physical surroundings, then you cannot go wrong with Canada. Within the cities or even outside of them, the streets and other areas are quite clean. If one thing can be said of Canadians, it is the fact that they care for their surroundings and environment. As such, they go to great lengths to keep their air and water clean.

Canada is one of the safest and most politically stable countries you can choose to study in. Of course, petty crime cannot be totally eliminated in the bigger cities but in general, the crime rate is pretty low in most cities. One common sentiment that students echo is that you can walk around almost anywhere and not feel threatened by anyone.

The transportation network is vast and relatively cheap. Students will have no trouble going around the cities as well as traveling to and from different cities. You have the option of taking buses, trains, and discounted air travels.

Perhaps the best thing the country is most known for is the quality of its health system. More than that, international students can also benefit from the government’s health insurance at no cost (only in Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan)! Indeed, that’s one thing less that you would have to worry about.

EDUCATION

Canadians are one of the best educated people in the world. Children are required to study up to a certain age and it is not uncommon for them to move on to university or college. As such their adult literacy rate is an impressive 99%.

Though high quality education comes at a high price in other countries, Canada has managed to keep theirs at a more reasonable level. The tuition for a school year in Canada can go as low as 90% cheaper than tuition for an American university!