If you're in the process of figuring out which colleges and universities would be best for living out your college dreams, this is a gentle reminder not to limit your options to the United States!
More and more, colleges in Canada are increasing their international student admissions and providing big scholarships, too. Another perk of going to college in Canada as an international student? You are allowed to work part time during the school year and full time outside of the school year without a work permit. But it gets better... once you graduate, you are eligible to work for up to THREE YEARS, after which you may be eligible to apply for residency (if that's the path you choose).
These work / career opportunities during and after your tertiary studies are certainly not as easy in the United States... which is why there has been a steady increase in the number of students choosing to study in Canada since the start of the new millennium.
Here's a list of some of the top schools in Canada that are offering great financial support to international students:
