A Few Good Minds

Living by yourself in an expensive city like Vancouver on a student budget can be challenging. With some of the most expensive housing costs in North America and the ever-rising cost of essentials, there is little space left for the small pleasures of life like a trip to Zara for a sweater that you do not need or the daily trip to Tim’s before and after class. Thankfully, there is a range of student discount programs and exclusive perks on offer to help you have fun on your slim student budget!

Moving to Vancouver from India for my master’s degree was a monumental step in my life. It marked my first international experience and, more importantly, the first time I was moving away from my home country.