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Hey there.
I´m currently applying for a Canadian University (University of British Columbia) and more or less, I´ve done my application. Only need to wait until they actually do the self-admission thing.
The door opened for me when my Long-distance boyfriend (of four years) had more or less offered to help me get in (via helping me ask questions directly and such because he actually studies in UBC) and pay for my admission fee of $100. Now, enough of the sappy details and yeah... I´m in desperate need of answers to questions that websites aren´t really that able to answer.
My situation is this: I haven´t been accepted yet, but if I do... my parents basically will give no support to my decision to go to Canada. With that, Financial support = off the window. I saw in a bit of research that I´ll have to convince an immigration officer that I´ll be able to finance my stay and education in Canada. Will me telling the immigration officer that I DO intend to work my way through my education during my stay be a good enough reason? Or do I have to actually have to have the funds to study there (which I doubt, because I´m in the Philippines and I bet you guys have at least an idea of how things are there.)
As I´ve said before, I have no problem with working through my education.
I know it´s still a long wait before UBC can accept/deny my application, but it´s best that I figure out what to do now so I won´t panic later on when I get accepted or something like that.
I might have further questions, but I leave my current inquiry at your mercy. :P
[10-10-2008,13:10]
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Emily |
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(in reply to: I want to study in Canada but...)
Or do I have to actually have to have the funds to study there (which I doubt, because I?m in the Philippines and I bet you guys have at least an idea of how things are there.
- UInfortunately visa officer won´t be impressed by hearing your plan of depending part time working to meet up the costs. Best way to show cash balacne already in your hand. Otherwise, anyone could satisfy them by telling that I´ll work and pay. It shouldn´t be that easy.
[10-10-2008,14:44]
[**.207.127.42]
DC |
(in reply to: I want to study in Canada but...)
Ah, so... how much money would probably be enough to satisfy them?
[11-10-2008,00:05]
[***.96.141.118]
Emily |
(in reply to: I want to study in Canada but...)
Hi Emily,
I studied in Ontario back in the early 90s, and if I remember correctly I had to show proof of funds before entering Canada. I am now looking at doing the same again, and a college in Ontario was giving rough guidelines of about $2000cdn a month to cover living expenses (rent, bills, food, travel etc). This is only a rough guide, and it is Ontario, not BC, but it might give you a rough idea. The Univ website should have a section on International Students which would hopefully have most of the relevant information needed. Hope that helps, and good luck!
[12-10-2008,11:12]
[**.21.45.28]
Karen |
Manpower recruitment for Hawaii, Us (in reply to: I want to study in Canada but...)
Dear Sir,
We are Maxiing Manpower recruitment agency based in Us. We are currently recruiting workers for the post of fish packers to Novarion Food Hawaii in U.s.
Please let us know if you have unskilled and skilled workers for the
For Skilled workers:
Skills & knowledge
Seafood processors need to have:
knowledge about different species of fish and how they are processed good knife-handling skills for filleting and trimming fish skill sorting, weighing and packing fish the ability to stack a freezer the ability to operate and clean the machinery used for seafood processing an understanding of safety, health and hygiene regulations good people skills as they may work and live with the same people on a boat for at least six weeks
"Knife-handling skills are important and you must be able to keep a sharp knife. If you can´t sharpen a knife and keep it sharp, you can´t do your job."
Personal qualities
At-sea seafood processors must be able to learn quickly. They also need to be comfortable spending long periods away from home
Physical requirements
At-sea seafood processors should be fit and healthy, and they need to be strong enough to lift heavy boxes and trays. They must have good eyesight (with or without corrective lenses) and normal color vision. Good hearing and hand-eye co-ordination is also important
"Being fit and strong helps, especially in deep sea fishing. If you are going to the Antarctic you can be picking up and processing an 80 kilogram fish."
Working conditions
At-sea seafood processors work in factories on deep-sea boats while they are at sea. Factories have to be very hygienic and at-sea seafood processors may work in confined, cool and noisy spaces. The person in charge of the freezers works in cold conditions and must have a break every half-hour to avoid getting frostbite. Conditions on the boat can be bad in rough weather.
Equipment
seafood processors use the following equipment depending on their duties:
knives for filleting and trimming the fish machinery for filleting, skinning, mincing or freezing the fish bins and trays for storing the fish conveyor belts for moving the fish scales at the weigh station boxes, cartons and plastic for packing the fish freezers to keep the fish fresh hoses and scrubbing brushes for cleaning the factory protective clothing (gumboots with hard toes, overalls, aprons, gloves and hairnets). Hours
seafood processors work in shifts, usually six hours on and six hours off; however, at busy times processors may work up to nine hours per shift. At-sea seafood processors spend approximately six to seven weeks at sea. Different companies work to different schedules, but usually an at-sea seafood processor will work one trip and then get one fully-paid trip off.
Contact with people
seafood processors have contact with other processors, factory supervisors and other crew members. seafood processors usually work as a team and spend a lot of time with the people on their shift, but those who are responsible for the freezers or for operating machinery may work independently. Experienced at-sea seafood processors may be responsible for other staff.
Pay:
Salaries vary between employers, but at-sea seafood processors usually earn between $700 and $900 per fortnight, depending on their experience and responsibilities. They usually receive a bonus at the end of the trip if the quota is reached. This can range from another $300 to $500 per week, depending on the size and quality of the catch.
Contract: 2 years
For the Unskilled Workers :
Job description:
1.
Type of Job - Fish Packer
Responsibility- Fish packaging and storage
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
1. Accommodation - Provided.
2. Ticket - Provided (Including during Vacation).
3. Medical - Provided.
4. Transportation - Provided.
5. Working hours - 9a.m-6p.m [mon-sat]
6. Vacation - 28.5 days every year
7. Salary - US$11 per hour
8. Contract - 2 years.
9. Extra time - US$14 per hour
10. Insurance & Pension - According to Hawaii Labor laws.
11. Other Benefits - Family status, group benefit and other fringe benefits.
Other terms according to Hawaii labor laws.
2.
Fish Cutter
Responsibility- Fish cutting and cleaning
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
1. Accommodation - Provided.
2. Ticket - Provided (Including during Vacation).
3. Medical - Provided.
4. Transportation - Provided.
5. Working hours - 9a.m-6p.m [mon-sat]
6. Vacation - 28.5 days every year
7. Salary - US$11 per hour
8. Contract - 2 years.
9. Extra time - US$14 per hour
10. Insurance & Pension - According to Hawaii Labor laws.
11. Other Benefits - Family status, group benefit and other fringe benefits.
Other terms according to Hawaii labor laws.
Employer: Novarion Foods International Corp
jobs@novarionfood.com
Mr. Hanson
EMAIL: maxiingcorp@maxiingcorp.com
[14-10-2008,13:04]
[**.205.168.19]
Hanson Kofo |
(in reply to: I want to study in Canada but...)
So how do I apply?
Ray
[14-10-2008,16:23]
[**.170.35.118]
Ray Masa |
(in reply to: I want to study in Canada but...)
Ray, forget it. it is a crap job for crap pay. you are on a boat - period. not even sure that it being a US company helps with your immigration aspirations. You are primarily in international waters.
I am not sure who these people are but their notion that the Salmon stocks are up 300% is a flat lie.
[14-10-2008,20:03]
[**.155.160.37]
Sharon |
(in reply to: I want to study in Canada but...)
Emily,
You´ll need to show proof of funds. That means, school + living expenses. UBC has a webpage for international students that lists how much it would cost per year. You need to show the visa officer that you have enough funds for the entire duration of your study.
If you are a graduate student, it will help if you have a letter from your supervisor stating that you will be receiving X amount in research assistantship and X amount in teaching assistantship.
Regarding your plan to work to pay your way through university - do you intend to work off-campus? It´s not that easy for international students. You have to have been enrolled full time for at least 6 months of the last 12 months. You can only work 20 hrs per week during regular semesters. That´s just ~$800 per month. If you´re an international undergraduate student, expect to pay more than 2x what a Canadian pays. University expenses are cheaper for graduate students.
[14-10-2008,21:39]
[***.207.42.158]
Maru |
(in reply to: I want to study in Canada but...)
I see... o-o
He and I have decided to postpone this idea until I graduate. :P
It seems more plausaable to do this after graduation and/or working. :P
Thanks for the help :3
[14-10-2008,22:52]
[***.96.134.97]
Emily |
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