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Renting lingo in Vancouver
Are you coming to Vancouver for the first time? Is English your second language? Then this article is for you. Well, rather than an...
Hermann Fink
Dec 31, 20244 min read
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Canadian Dictionary
New Slang  Every country has its unique way of saying things, and as an international student, English may be your second language. You...
Isabella Santamaria
Dec 24, 20242 min read
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The Significance of Lions in Vancouver - The Real History Behind the Lion Mountain Peaks
The Real History Behind the Lion Mountain Peaks Animals are often used as symbols in different countries. As you may know, the beaver is...
Isabella Santamaria
Dec 17, 20243 min read
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Your Money or Your Life? - Financial Freedom Series Episode 3
Financial Freedom Series Episode 3 In this series, we have gone through Investing 101 , where we talked about the importance of saving...
Maralu Vega
Dec 10, 20246 min read
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Meet Ritika Saraswat, Our Student Of The Month
From Passionate Student To A Global Ambassador And Influencer: Meet Ritika Saraswat, Our Student Of The Month When we first met Ritika,...
Ignacio Guillen Torres
Dec 3, 20245 min read
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Mastering the Art of Healthy Eating on a Budget
Eating healthy on a budget is a common challenge, but with a strategic approach to shopping and meal preparation, it's entirely possible....
Ignacio Guillen Torres
Oct 15, 20245 min read
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Blood Donation In Canada
Did you know that, on average, someone in Canada needs blood every 60 seconds? Blood is a critical part of everyday medical care. This...
Maria Gore
Jul 9, 20243 min read
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Sleeping in your Car for 10 Days
Hello, Thrivvers! You’ve seen many times how we talk about Vancouver being an expensive city. This is all fun when you write about it...
Hermann Fink
Jun 25, 20245 min read
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Prioritizing Your Wellbeing: Mental Health Resources In Canada
Moving to a new country can make us feel stressed, anxious, and even depressed. Sometimes we feel like we need someone to talk to but...
Ignacio Guillen Torres
Jun 13, 20244 min read
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How Things Work: The Essential Guide to Transit Etiquette in Vancouver
If you're new to Vancouver, or even if you've been living here for a while, there are a few things you need to know about transit...
Rafah Al-Mutarreb
May 15, 20243 min read
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TOP 4 Mexican Restaurants in Vancouver
Named one of UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity cuisines, authentic Mexican food is based on ancestral culinary techniques...
Alejandro Benumea
May 7, 20243 min read
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Meet Deniz! Our Student of the Month
Have you ever wondered what it's like to embark on a journey far from home, diving into the unknown with the hope of personal growth and...
Javier LaValle
Mar 9, 20244 min read
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9 Must-do Spring Activities in Canada
3 Things to do in Vancouver | Montreal | Toronto during Spring Honestly, Canada is different every season (NOT KIDDING) and Spring's not...
Alejandro Benumea
Mar 9, 20245 min read
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Episode 4 - Cheer up, Tax Season is Here!
In Episode 2, we briefly talked about taxes, identifying them as one of the two greatest money killers, (wealth enemies). However, just...
Maralu Vega
Feb 24, 20245 min read
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Exploring Vancouver: Expectation vs. Reality - Part 2!
What international students think about Vancouver. Thrivve is on a constant quest to be your ultimate wing person in Vancouver, and we...
Javier LaValle
Feb 20, 20243 min read
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Dollarama | Dollar Store as Lifesavers
The price of rent and groceries keeps increasing and it's driving us crazy! Thankfully, we have dollar store businesses like Dollarama...
Alejandro Benumea
Feb 6, 20242 min read
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Meal Prepping in Vancouver - Lifestyle Choice or Basic Need?
Meal prep: The process of planning and preparing meals. It involves cooking in large quantities and dividing the food into daily...
Hermann Fink
Jan 30, 20244 min read
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Bowen Island: One-Day Trip to Escape the City
Bowen Island is a small island located northwest of Vancouver. This exciting destination is part of Metro Vancouver and a great escape...
Hermann Fink
Jan 23, 20243 min read
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The Emergency Room in Vancouver: When to Go to the ER
You now know that your MSP covers hospital visits, ambulances and the Emergency Room (ER). So what is next? How about knowing when it is...
Rafah Al-Mutarreb
Jan 16, 20243 min read
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Best Rental Apps to Find Accommodation in Vancouver | Simplifying your search for housing!
If you're a newcomer or international student arriving in Vancouver, finding long-term accommodation can be a daunting task. Thankfully,...
Javier LaValle
Jan 9, 20242 min read
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