We’re excited to be bringing the Study and Go Abroad Fairs back to Calgary, Vancouver, Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto this fall.  We have an exciting line-up of universities and colleges from around the world – from many different countries; USA, UK, Ireland, Australia, Caribbean, Hungary, Italy, Spain, Switzerland .. and the list goes on. Check out the Exhibitors List on the website to see who’s coming and check out their website before you come.  Many professional and graduate schools will also be attending, covering a whole range of fields, from Medicine, to Law, to Arts, En ..read more

Christmas is one of the best times of the year to be in Finland, and everyone looks forward to it. But how do Finnish people celebrate Christmas? Finland starts celebrating joulu (which means Christmas in Finnish) on the 24th of December, after having prepared food for the joulupöytä (Christmas table) since the 23rd. Families get together on this day and enjoy the festive season. December 25th is dedicated to visiting relatives who live further away. One of the most important symbols of Christmas, besides Santa Claus, is Joulukinkku. Cooked overnight for at least five hours, the savory and sw ..read more

When you spend your summer abroad, you will want to spend a lot of your time exploring. Here are some ideas for how you can make your weekends count. Try a new activity. Find out what activities your local friends are into and give one of them a try. Whether it is glacier skiing in the Alps or scuba diving in Costa Rica, you may gain a lifelong passion, or at least some funny stories! Go Camping. Cooking together over a fire and sleeping under the stars (or trying not to freeze in your tent) is a great way to bond with your friends, whilst seeing more of the local environment. Learn the langua ..read more

If you are looking for an unforgettable gap year, why not discover the world-famous archaeological site of Machu Picchu for a thrilling experience. Set up high against the majestic Andes Mountains, this iconic destination is filled with an abundance of natural beauty, so you will be able to create many magical memories. How to get there Machu Picchu is accessible to everyone and there are several ways to get there: Hike the Inca Trail. It’s hardly surprising that this exciting trail is one of the world’s most famous walking treks. The Inca Trail is a fantastic way to explore Machu Picchu. As ..read more

When I first saw the poster advertising for a sponsored three-week exchange program to the United States, I thought it was too good to be true. After seeing that the Youth Ambassadors Program with Canada was sponsored by organizations such as Fulbright Canada and the U.S Department of State, I realized that I absolutely had to apply for this opportunity. The next thing I knew, I was on a plane to Ottawa! Bleary eyed and slightly jet-lagged, I arrived in Ottawa along with some other participants. Over the next few days we met the other participants from all across Canada and visited the U.S Em ..read more

In October 2016, shortly after attending the Study and Go Abroad Fair, I received an email to say that I was the winner of the Study and Go Abroad Fair Grand Prize Draw. At first I was slightly confused, given the fact I was unaware there was a prize to be won at all by attending the informative trade show, but I quickly became elated. The prize, a free roundtrip anywhere Air Canada flew direct, allowed me to cover more ground in Europe and not only educate myself in a cultural sense, but in a professional sense as well. As my Dad was presenting at a tradeshow in Köln, Germany, my Mom and I we ..read more

Buying a cheap laptop computer is similar to buying a used car, so many options, and so many concerns. Will it perform as needed, and is it dependable? eBay, computer wholesalers, and classified ads all host cheap laptops for sale. Occasionally manufacturers offer excellent deals. While these cheap laptop deals are nice for the budget shopper, it’s easy to end up with a model you’ll regret purchasing. Model numbers alone of cheap laptops are overwhelming. Whereas Brand X 3275 is a screaming machine, model 3257 deserves early retirement. Reading laptop reviews helps considerably, but unfortunat ..read more

So you’ve heard the stats about how studying abroad makes you more employable. You’ve listened to stories of people who have loved their study abroad trips. You’ve been looking on pinterest for travel inspiration. You know you want to study abroad. So what’s next? With the majority of universities favouring applications by domestic students, it’s important to do what you can to distinguish yourself from other applicants. Attending a study abroad fair is one way that you can do this. Here’s what you’ll gain by coming along to the Study and Go Abroad Fair: You Will Narrow Down Your Options The n ..read more

Image courtesy of Pixabay When you study abroad, everything is new and you’ll need to adapt to a new lifestyle, but there’s no need to compromise on your health. Remember to exercise and eat well. Look out for a local gym close to where you are staying, and take note of these few health tips. Eat in the Campus Cafeteria Often Eating in the campus cafeteria not only saves you money, but is healthier than eating out all the time.   Ordering healthy food can be challenging when abroad, especially when you are unfamiliar with the local cuisine. The cultural connotations and the culinary ..read more

If you are a student spending time overseas as part of your studies there will be plenty of things to occupy your mind both before you leave home and when you are there, but one aspect of your trip that always needs careful consideration is how to stay safe. Nothing ruins an overseas trip quicker than the discovery that your travel documents or money have been stolen, or you find out all too late that you have fallen victim to a classic scam aimed at tourists or anyone new to the area targeted as vulnerable. If you want to avoid a travel nightmare that could quickly spoil your foreign study a ..read more