Flowers of Vancouver - The history behind Tulips and Cherry Blossoms
It's almost spring! And if you are in Vancouver, you will probably start seeing the evolution of the cherry blossom trees. The once bare...
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Alejandro Benumea
Mar 7, 20233 min read
Vancouver Public Library (VPL) Central Branch | VPL's hidden secrets
—This dramatic colosseum must be a temple of the great ancestors... —Hold on, smart guy— Javier LaValle interrupted while raising an...
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Rafah Al-Mutarreb
Feb 28, 20236 min read
Meet Karen Becerra
Student of the month. Every international student’s journey in Canada is unique. Still, the more we talk with students, the more we...
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Hermann Fink
Feb 21, 20232 min read
The effect of Winter on your Health | Take your vitamins!
In the words of Jon Snow: “Winter is coming, we know what’s coming with it.” Winter is officially here and in case you haven’t noticed,...
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Rafah Al-Mutarreb
Feb 14, 20234 min read
Chinese New Year and Celebration in Vancouver
If you aren't familiar with the ways of the Chinese community, you might be wondering how we celebrate Chinese New Year. Well, don't...
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Alejandro Benumea
Feb 7, 20232 min read
Vancouver’s Hot Chocolate Festival
Kick off the new year! 2023 starts with warm news. The hot chocolate festival finally comes back from January 14 to February 14. The fest...
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Javier LaValle
Jan 31, 20233 min read
5 Things You Need to Know About Dating in Vancouver According to International Students
We asked over 30 international students, all Thrivvers and from 10 different nationalities, their thoughts on dating in Vancity. And...
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Javier LaValle
Jan 17, 20233 min read
The Netflix Effect 🎥
The Hollywood of the north is the nickname Vancouver earned as it has strongly impacted the film industry, particularly in the past few...
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Javier LaValle
Jan 10, 20233 min read
Thrift Shops in Vancouver
Thrift shops! A great concept many of us only knew because of Hollywood movies, but that is not something we had the chance to experience...
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Rafah Al-Mutarreb
Dec 20, 20226 min read
Expectation Vs. Reality
This article is not a series of humourous memes of expectation vs reality, even though we enjoy those memes very much. This article is...
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Javier LaValle
Dec 14, 20224 min read
From English Student to PR - A success story | Learn Jackie’s path to Permanent Residence
The interesting part about Jackie’s story is that she never thought of herself as an ideal candidate for PR. She originally came to...
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Javier LaValle
Dec 12, 20223 min read
Why getting a Canadian phone number is so important - And how PhoneBox can help you
“You know, when I arrived in Canada, I didn't care that much about getting a local phone number. I already had a great contract with a...
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Rafah Al-Mutarreb
Dec 9, 20223 min read
2023 New Year Celebrations | What to do and how to party
The new year is around the corner, and it represents new beginnings. It is the time to set our unrealistic new year resolutions and make...
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Alejandro Benumea
Dec 7, 20223 min read
Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
If you are an international student in Vancouver or if you are visiting the city in the winter, then your timing is perfect! Canyon...
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Javier LaValle
Dec 5, 20223 min read
Christmas in Vancouver, Vancouver Christmas Market | A must-experience tradition
If you live in Vancouver and think about Christmas, the first thing that probably comes to mind is the Vancouver Christmas Market. An...
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Javier LaValle
Nov 29, 20223 min read
How to bring your savings to Canada | Don’t leave it behind
When you are about to start your international studying journey, there are many things for you to consider… Having all your paperwork...
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Javier LaValle
Nov 22, 20224 min read
Must-haves in Vancity | 7 things you must-have for your life in Vancouver
Like any other place, once you have lived there for a while, you start realizing some of the things you need to have a comfortable life....
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Javier LaValle
Nov 15, 20223 min read
The 10 most Instagrammable places in Vancouver
Get your fit and your camera ready 📸 Being an international student often means being constantly bombarded by friends and family and...
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Javier LaValle
Nov 8, 20223 min read
Get it furnished
How to get your place completely furnished. It doesn’t matter if you are arriving directly to your own place, or if you are going to a...
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Javier LaValle
Nov 1, 20222 min read
Getting your MSP as an International Student in Vancouver | Setting up your local health insurance
Having health insurance when you come as an international student to Canada is not only important for obvious reasons (your health), but...
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