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Benefits of student accommodation services - Meet Casa

Apr 4, 20233 min read

Benefits of student accommodation services - Meet Casa

Finding a place to stay in Vancouver is like trying to find Waldo, but in a black & white book. Whether you are looking for an apartment...

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Everything You Need to Know About Tax Season in Vancouver

Rafah Al-Mutarreb

Apr 3, 20234 min read

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Everything You Need to Know About Tax Season in Vancouver

The sun is out and the flowers are blooming. Tax season is here! Filing your taxes in Canada as an international student isn't as scary...

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10 tips for renting a house in Vancouver

Hermann Fink

Mar 28, 20235 min read

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10 tips for renting a house in Vancouver

If you are moving to Vancouver for the first time, I’m sure you’ve realized that rent is not as affordable as you thought. As we have...

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Flowers of Vancouver - The history behind Tulips and Cherry Blossoms

Rafah Al-Mutarreb

Mar 14, 20232 min read

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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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Vancouver Public Library (VPL) Central Branch | VPL's hidden secrets

Alejandro Benumea

Mar 7, 20233 min read

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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

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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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The effect of Winter on your Health | Take your vitamins!

Hermann Fink

Feb 21, 20232 min read

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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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Chinese New Year and Celebration in Vancouver

Rafah Al-Mutarreb

Feb 14, 20234 min read

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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

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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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5 Things You Need to Know About Dating in Vancouver According to International Students

Javier LaValle

Jan 31, 20233 min read

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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

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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

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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

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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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From English Student to PR - A success story | Learn Jackie’s path to Permanent Residence

Javier LaValle

Dec 14, 20224 min read

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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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Why getting a Canadian phone number is so important - And how PhoneBox can help you

Javier LaValle

Dec 12, 20223 min read

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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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2023 New Year Celebrations | What to do and how to party

Rafah Al-Mutarreb

Dec 9, 20223 min read

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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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Canyon Lights at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

Alejandro Benumea

Dec 7, 20223 min read

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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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Christmas in Vancouver, Vancouver Christmas Market | A must-experience tradition

Javier LaValle

Dec 5, 20223 min read

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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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How to bring your savings to Canada | Don’t leave it behind

Javier LaValle

Nov 29, 20223 min read

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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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Must-haves in Vancity | 7 things you must-have for your life in Vancouver

Javier LaValle

Nov 22, 20224 min read

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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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