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The 10 most Instagrammable places in Vancouver

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

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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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Getting your MSP as an International Student in Vancouver | Setting up your local health insurance

Javier LaValle

Nov 1, 20222 min read

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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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Javier LaValle

Oct 18, 20226 min read

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Meet Mauricio | Student of the Month

Discover his journey to becoming an actor in Vancouver. They say that stories should have certain elements to be considered good stories,...

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Finding accommodation in Vancouver: A living nightmare

Javier LaValle

Oct 11, 20224 min read

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Finding accommodation in Vancouver: A living nightmare

Vanmates can help you out! Finding accommodation is probably one of the biggest struggles for international students, particularly for...

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Canadian Thanksgiving and how it differs from the American one

Javier LaValle

Oct 4, 20223 min read

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Canadian Thanksgiving and how it differs from the American one

We international students probably have only “experienced” Thanksgiving through TV. Watching Friends or any of those classic sitcoms...

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Dos and Don'ts when renting in Vancouver

Rafah Al-Mutarreb

Sep 27, 20225 min read

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Dos and Don'ts when renting in Vancouver

Renting in Vancouver might be very different from renting back home. As first-time renters, you may encounter strange requests from...

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Javier LaValle

Sep 20, 20223 min read

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How things work | Coffee Shop Edition

3 things you should know! Welcome to “How things work”! The series that explains how different things work here in Vancouver; from how to...

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Top 8 Beginner-Friendly Hikes Near Vancouver

Javier LaValle

Sep 13, 20223 min read

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Top 8 Beginner-Friendly Hikes Near Vancouver

You will survive these ones! Spring has arrived, and people are actually able to stay outside for more than 5 minutes without getting all...

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Scams... beware - Scammers targeting international students

Javier LaValle

Sep 6, 20225 min read

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Scams... beware - Scammers targeting international students

Despite Canada constantly being ranked as one of the safest countries in the world, crime is not an exception here. One of the most...

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Javier LaValle

Aug 23, 20227 min read

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Meet Clara | Student of the Month

Eleven years away from home and still fighting every day in the pursuit of the Canadian dream... What a warrior!! Meet Clara, a former...

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Meet Sidekick: A financial tool for International Students

Javier LaValle

Aug 8, 20224 min read

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Meet Sidekick: A financial tool for International Students

Some of the most common questions we hear from international students are “How can I bring my savings to Canada?” “What’s the best bank...

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Places to Avoid: Keeping it safe in Vancity!

Javier LaValle

Jul 30, 20224 min read

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Places to Avoid: Keeping it safe in Vancity!

Depending on where you are coming from, Vancouver is a city that could be perceived as either enormous or small… Regardless of that...

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Where to find a roommate | Everything you need to know

Javier LaValle

Jul 26, 20224 min read

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Where to find a roommate | Everything you need to know

Finding a roommate in a city like Vancouver can be a real nightmare! You need to find someone who’s short term-life plan matches yours,...

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Student Friendly Bites! 🍔 So that you don’t have to decide between food and rent 😅

Javier LaValle

Jul 5, 20223 min read

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Student Friendly Bites! 🍔 So that you don’t have to decide between food and rent 😅

We know that, as students, we often tend to have the simplest yet filling meals. You don’t like to be hungry but you obviously still need...

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Cultural Shock…you need to be prepared for it! (Whatever it is)

Thrivve Magazine

Jun 28, 20224 min read

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Cultural Shock…you need to be prepared for it! (Whatever it is)

A note from Thrivve’s founders for upcoming international students. You know, most people will experience some difficulties adjusting to...

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Want to get into the Film Industry? Hear it from someone who has walked the path!

Javier LaValle

Jun 21, 20228 min read

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Want to get into the Film Industry? Hear it from someone who has walked the path!

Meet Karla! A truly successful young woman who is currently working as a compositor for ILM, one of the most important VFX companies in...

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Javier LaValle

Jun 7, 20225 min read

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Let's talk Fashion!!

Vancouver’s fashion… something that has been a little bit controversial with our readers. Do people dress well in this city, or is it the...

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5 Rules you need to know for surviving in Vancouver

Javier LaValle

May 31, 20223 min read

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5 Rules you need to know for surviving in Vancouver

Maybe you have been wanting to move to Vancouver for some time now, or perhaps you are already here, and you still need to get a little...

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Cheapest Neighbourhoods to live in Vancouver!

Javier LaValle

May 24, 20222 min read

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Cheapest Neighbourhoods to live in Vancouver!

As you know by now, Vancouver is an expensive place to live. Especially when it comes to housing. It has not only been ranked as the most...

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