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All international students are required to have health coverage. Your university will provide you will information about how to buy insurance through them. Costs vary, but coverage usually runs around $500 (CAD) annually. While many international students reside in university housing, there might not be available space or you might prefer to rent your own accommodations. Arranging housing beforehand is less stressful than rushing to find a place to rent after arriving in Canada. There are a variety of online search tools that you can use to find rentals near your university.  Your university’s department of residential life can also help you arrange housing. If you don’t manage to arrange a rental or campus housing, your most affordable option is to stay at a student hostel until you find a permanent rental. Winters in Canada are no joke. At the very least, you’ll need a heavy coat, hat, gloves, and scarf. Sweaters, long underwear, and other warm clothes will also come in handy. Winters in eastern Canada are particularly harsh. While western Canada’s climate is milder, it still gets cold. Canada boasts a host of natural gems and world-class cities, such as Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal. Take breaks from hitting the books to explore all that Canada has to offer. Arrange weekend trips with friends, take day trips by bus, and take advantage of any excursion opportunity that comes your way.
Purchase health insurance through your university. Arrange housing accommodations before you arrive. Pack plenty of warm clothes. Set aside time to tour Canada’s cultural capitals and natural wonders.