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Rafah Al-Mutarreb
Dec 26, 20235 min read
10 Tips for Renting an Apartment in Vancouver
You guessed it! This is a series. Previously, we went through 10 tips on renting a house, such as how to dispose of your trash, staying...
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Javier LaValle
Dec 19, 20233 min read
Things to Do in Vancouver That People Don't Talk About
Vancouver is known for its bustling city life and its connection with nature, but when looking for “Things to do in Vancouver” you...
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Rafah Al-Mutarreb
Dec 12, 20233 min read
Asian Presence in Vancouver
According to the 2016 Canadian Census, the Chinese community is the largest Asian ethnic group in Vancouver, but that's just the tip of...
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Maralu Vega
Nov 14, 20235 min read
Money & the Wealth Formula
Episode 2 from the Financial Freedom Series By Maralu Vega - financial educator, business planner, tax coach and investor. In our...
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Rafah Al-Mutarreb
Nov 7, 20234 min read
Meet Nae Hase | Student of the Month
We want to introduce you to Nae Hase, a name you'll soon find inspiring and relatable. Nae, just like us, embarked on a life-changing...
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Kent Tomale
Oct 22, 20233 min read
Halloween Thrills and Chills Around Vancouver: A Spooktacular Guide 2023
As the leaves turn to vibrant hues of orange this fall and the cool breeze of autumn sweeps through the city, Metro Vancouver and its...
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Rafah Al-Mutarreb
Oct 3, 20235 min read
3 monopolies you need to know about
What is a monopoly? Well, imagine there is a game that everyone wants to play, but you're the only one who owns all the pieces needed to...
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Rafah Al-Mutarreb
Sep 19, 20233 min read
Meet Carla Medeiros | Student of the Month
No one story is like the other. As international students, we all have our own unique experiences, motivations and milestones. This time...
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Maralu Vega
Sep 12, 20234 min read
Investing 101: Is Financial Freedom your Goal?
If you are an immigrant like we are, you probably came to Canada to realize your dream of a better future, a comfortable life, good...
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Javier LaValle
Aug 29, 20234 min read
Living in Vancouver | What it's like
A quick view of the day-to-day life in Vancity! Vancouver’s lifestyle is unique! It smoothly blends the best of living in a big city with...
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Javier LaValle
Aug 22, 20233 min read
Walkable Neighbourhoods in Vancouver
Top four neighbourhoods! While living in Vancouver, you will notice that the majority of people in this city are physically fit. The list...
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Rafah Al-Mutarreb
Jul 18, 20235 min read
Financial Planning for International Students
Money is a sensitive topic for many international students. You may have left your country where you worked as a lawyer or a marketing...
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Alejandro Benumea
Jul 11, 20232 min read
Free Outdoor Movies in Stanley Park!
Summer, summer, summer. No, we are not talking about “500 Days of Summer” (although, we recommend that movie), but about one important...
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Ignacio Guillen Torres
Jul 4, 20234 min read
How e-transfer is changing our habits and the way we pay for things
As technology advances and we move towards a cashless society, it's easy to forget that there was a time when cash was the only way to...
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Alejandro Benumea
Jun 27, 20236 min read
Student of the Month: Say Hello to Josué
Josué is the Innovation Manager at Daiya Foods and the protagonist of our Student of the Month. Almost seven years have passed since...
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Alejandro Benumea
Jun 20, 20233 min read
Fever App | Top things to do in Vancouver
☀️ Sunny days are back in Downtown! Granville Island and Stanley Park are always good options to hang around too. But is that all? NO!...
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Rafah Al-Mutarreb
May 23, 20233 min read
A Guide to the Rental Contract in Vancouver: What You Need to Know
As an international student in Vancouver, you may be wondering what a rental contract looks like. And more importantly, what does it...
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Javier LaValle
May 16, 20233 min read
Why is Vancouver housing so expensive?
You have heard this before, and you'll probably hear it a thousand times more… Vancouver is expensive, especially real estate! We asked...
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Hermann Fink
May 2, 20232 min read
Renovation + Evictions | Renovictions, what are they and why they affect you
As you know, Vancouver is one of the most expensive cities to rent IN THE WORLD! One of the things that started happening a few years...
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Rafah Al-Mutarreb
Apr 25, 20234 min read
Meet Chihiro - Student of the Month
The pandemic has changed people's lives in many ways. If you were not an essential worker, you were either laid off or working remotely....
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