1. Who writes the recommendation letter for studying in Canada?
I. Selecting a Recommender
The letter of recommendation is an important basis for understanding the applicant, and this is especially true in a graduate program. Applicants can choose current or former teachers, professors or employers. The recommender must be familiar with the student's studies, and understand the student's clarity of purpose and academic promise, as well as the student's adaptability, creativity, character, and strengths.
The ideal candidates for writing letters of recommendation are one from the department chair, one from a professor in the major, and one from one's advisor. However, if the other party does not stipulate, then anyone can be a recommender, except for their own relatives. The recommender should have a senior technical title, such as professor, associate professor, researcher, associate researcher, and so on. If the recommender in the domestic and international academic community enjoys a good reputation, or by applying for the school as a visiting professor, or once in the school lectured, then such a recommender to write a letter of recommendation has a strong effect.
Second, the writing of the letter of recommendation
The letter of recommendation should generally include the following:
The basic situation of the recommended person. Focus on the individual's graduation time, school, degree received, and personal professional experience.
The recommender's basic evaluation of the recommendee. Focuses on the recommendee's professional foundation, personality, characteristics, work ethic, and estimate of his or her future in academia. In the case of recommending graduate students, the recommender also needs to further explain the basis of their advanced studies and current research capabilities. Obviously, a proper evaluation of the foundation, ability and future of the recommended person, more convincing than overstated praise, more practical significance.
The recommender can support his or her assessment by highlighting awards, publications, conferences, and positions in student organizations or academic groups.
The referee must also clearly indicate whether the referee is a graduate student or a visiting scholar, and what his or her area of specialization and research interests are.
If the university provides a ready-made recommendation form, it must be completed carefully and itemized according to this form. Recommendation forms usually have a comprehensive assessment of the student, that is, the recommender is required to state that the student should be listed in the top 5%, 10%, or 25% of the students taught, etc.. This assessment refers to the professor's personal evaluation, which can be slightly higher. In addition, the recommendation form is often difficult to fill in many items, encountered in this case can fill in the "I don't know", and will not have a serious impact on the evaluation of the student.
The letter of recommendation must be signed by the recommender and sent directly from the recommender to the school admissions officer or to the dean of the department at the school to which the student is applying. If the letter is sent by the recommender, it can be sealed in an envelope and signed by the recommender on the seal of the letter as a sign of confidentiality. On the front of the envelope, it says "A Letter Of Recommendation", indicating that it is a letter of recommendation.
2. Canada Study Abroad Application Methods
1. Apply to a college or university, transfer credits to a university, and complete an undergraduate degree
There are many excellent and well-established public colleges and universities in Canada. Compared to public universities, most colleges and universities utilize small class sizes, which allows for greater interaction between students and faculty. In addition, there are credit transfer agreements between universities and public universities. As long as an international student completes a 1-2 year program at a post-secondary institution with acceptable grades, he or she can transfer to a public university and continue to complete undergraduate studies at a public university.
2, apply for dual enrollment
For high school students who want to study abroad in Canada, language is often a weakness. These students can apply for a "conditional admission" program. Dual enrollment means that a student can get a language offer from a university and a full offer for an undergraduate program at the same time.
3, apply directly to the university
The conditions for studying in Canada can be reversed. For domestic high school grades (average score of 85 or more), and IELTS score of 6.5 or more high school students, you can apply directly to Canadian universities, such as the University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University and so on.
4. College programs
College programs are designed to meet the demand for practical talents in Canada, and are very practical for students who have a weak theoretical foundation and strong hands-on skills.
Such as the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology credits can be transferred to the University of Alberta, the University of Calgary; Algonquin College credits can be transferred to the University of Ottawa, Carleton University; Conestoga College credits can be transferred to McMaster University, the University of Guelph; Cerdan College credits can be transferred to the University of Toronto, York University.
5. University Preparation
Provide two years of high school transcripts and proof of high school enrollment, transfer Chinese high school grades to Canadian high schools, and apply to Canadian universities with high school transcripts and graduation certificates after completing the Canadian high school curriculum, English courses and university preparatory courses. The advantage of this method is that you can adapt to the Canadian high school education in advance, and make sufficient preparation for entering the famous universities and colleges, and consolidate a solid foundation.
3. What are the accommodation options for studying in Canada
1. School dormitories/apartments
Most universities in Canada provide accommodation for their students, especially for new students in their first year of study, usually in the form of dormitory apartments and townhouses.
Usually, on-campus dormitories are in the form of single rooms or shared rooms. On-campus dormitories are usually furnished and equipped with matching furniture and facilities, so you can move in with your bag and it is not expensive.
What's more, a typical school dormitory will also provide students with communal **** recreational areas, such as lounges, game rooms, or kitchens. Many on-campus apartments have restaurants, and the rent may also include meals.
2. Off-campus accommodation
These schools may provide accommodation for students after their first year, but many students choose or request an 'off-campus' apartment near the campus. Finding an apartment on your own can provide an exciting opportunity to discover a new neighborhood, meet new people, and find a place to settle that really feels like home. Finding an off-campus apartment may be a challenge, but it can be a rewarding one.
Canadian cities usually have apartments for rent, and listings come up regularly. In many cases, supply and demand fluctuate seasonally, with greater demand often occurring in the summer months. Smaller towns may have a relatively smaller rental market, but if you live in a university town or college town, no matter how small its demand is, there will be houses for rent. It can be assumed that when other students leave or graduate, there will be places available. Most universities and colleges advise students and may have their own list of recommendations for in-house apartments, so contact the student housing or welfare office if you have questions.
You may choose to share a house or apartment to split costs. You can find a roommate through online resources, such as Simple Roommates or Roommates. Or you can look at newspapers and magazines. Here, you'll rent a room and **** use a kitchen, bathroom, and a place to socialize. Rent prices will vary from city to city, with larger areas such as Calgary, Toronto, and Vancouver being the most expensive (although on average, much cheaper than rents in New York or London). Shared rent suggests you budget around $250-850 CAD per month for off-campus housing.
3. Homestay
Many Canadian families welcome international students. This is the most suitable for students who have just arrived in Canada. The basic services usually provided by a host family include: a fully furnished independent bedroom; a convenient and comfortable bathroom; amenities such as water, electricity, internet, and heating; and daily meals [three meals or two meals]. Staying with a host family basically eliminates the need to go out and buy food and daily necessities on your own.
Guardianship is actually a very important part of homestay, but it is the part that is most neglected. The difference between a homestay and a regular rental is that the host family has to take some responsibility for guardianship. In B.C., students under the age of 19 must live in a homestay because the law requires students under 19 to live with a guardian, not alone.