Transfer from Canadian Liberal Arts University to an American College? Fees? Tuition? Work Visa?
I am a 26 year old waiter/carpenter/student working on a Bachelor of Arts degree in History at a Liberal Arts school in Ontario. My girlfriend is in the process of potentially transferring as a nurse in Canada to Virginia for a contractual term and our decision is hinging on whether I would be able to go with her and be socially productive (work or school). My idea is to perhaps get a transfer from my University to a College in the area, to finish my very last semester, but I am uncertain as to how much a semester of tuition costs for an average University in the States and whether the transfer is a smooth one. Most importantly however, I want to see if I hypothetically take correspondence courses at my current University to finish up, what could I do to get a work Visa? Even if only temporarily. Any help is appreciated
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Ask your present university if it will allow you to finish by correspondence and/or whether it will allow you to do your last semester at the American uni where your girlfriend is going to live Ask that American university if it will accept you for just one semester. Ask the US authorities if you can get a working visa.
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Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
foreigners taking our jobs? Not just blue collar
foreigners taking our jobs? Not just blue collar.?
How come if I as an American, go through a great nursing or medical or even law school, get my degree and have experience, can't take my degree and move to say, Canada or Australia with it? Everyone else in the world can take their degrees over here and take our jobs, but we can't do the same to them? What in the H-E-L-L are these politicians thinking? What is this somthing to do with Nafta?
Other - Cultures & Groups - 5 Answers
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there is nothing to blame on foreigners I mean all or most of the current populace of the USA is all of foreign desent unless you have been born Native American
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what job had your name on it... YOUR government is giving , GIVING jobs away...and to the lowest bidder. OWnership in the USA is now a relative term...
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because the education here is much MUCH LOWER than other Countries. I had to repeat my senior year when I went to study in another country. in Chile (where i went ) they start teaching intro Physics (mandatory) in 8th grade it's optional here , you're lucky to have that as a Senior. Thats why, Foreigners are much more smarter, i am glad i got the rest of my education Else where we are not taking your jobs, we have better qualifications, experience, better education.
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how is that a foreigners fault. technically you are the foreigner going to other countries. maybe your degree just isn't worthy enough to be recognized.
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When I was working in Engineering, I had no problems getting jobs in both Canada and Korea, and all of my foreign colleagues were complaining about how difficult it is for them to get into the U.S. There are certain fields where you need to be professionally licensed (such as nursing, medicine, and law). If I want to work as a doctor in the U.K., I need to complete their licensing requirements, and if a U.K. doc wants to come over here then he has to complete ours. That's a professional licensing issue, not international policy. The grass is always greener on the other side...
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How come if I as an American, go through a great nursing or medical or even law school, get my degree and have experience, can't take my degree and move to say, Canada or Australia with it? Everyone else in the world can take their degrees over here and take our jobs, but we can't do the same to them? What in the H-E-L-L are these politicians thinking? What is this somthing to do with Nafta?
Other - Cultures & Groups - 5 Answers
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there is nothing to blame on foreigners I mean all or most of the current populace of the USA is all of foreign desent unless you have been born Native American
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what job had your name on it... YOUR government is giving , GIVING jobs away...and to the lowest bidder. OWnership in the USA is now a relative term...
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because the education here is much MUCH LOWER than other Countries. I had to repeat my senior year when I went to study in another country. in Chile (where i went ) they start teaching intro Physics (mandatory) in 8th grade it's optional here , you're lucky to have that as a Senior. Thats why, Foreigners are much more smarter, i am glad i got the rest of my education Else where we are not taking your jobs, we have better qualifications, experience, better education.
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how is that a foreigners fault. technically you are the foreigner going to other countries. maybe your degree just isn't worthy enough to be recognized.
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When I was working in Engineering, I had no problems getting jobs in both Canada and Korea, and all of my foreign colleagues were complaining about how difficult it is for them to get into the U.S. There are certain fields where you need to be professionally licensed (such as nursing, medicine, and law). If I want to work as a doctor in the U.K., I need to complete their licensing requirements, and if a U.K. doc wants to come over here then he has to complete ours. That's a professional licensing issue, not international policy. The grass is always greener on the other side...
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Tuesday, December 7, 2010
How to become a nurse in Australia
How to become a nurse in Australia?
my husband to be and i want to go down to Australia after he's out of the US air force. He's going to some music school down there, or whatever and we're getting married soon so obviously ill go with him so i was thinking of going to school there myself, to become a Nurse How does school work down under? do you just need to have a bachelors degree to become a nurse like up here [in canada/america] or do i have to go to a graduate school, i looked at some websites for the universities and it said something about grad school? could someone preferably from australia tell me how it works? i have my high school diploma from Canada well im graduating this year in June but still my diploma is from Canada thanks yall! ella
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Nursing in Australia can be done either as an undergraduate or graduate degree so your high school diploma should be enough to get you into a course (if of course they meet the required uni standard). If you know where your man's music school will be, look up the nursing course info at nearby universities and look for undergraduate degrees.
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my husband to be and i want to go down to Australia after he's out of the US air force. He's going to some music school down there, or whatever and we're getting married soon so obviously ill go with him so i was thinking of going to school there myself, to become a Nurse How does school work down under? do you just need to have a bachelors degree to become a nurse like up here [in canada/america] or do i have to go to a graduate school, i looked at some websites for the universities and it said something about grad school? could someone preferably from australia tell me how it works? i have my high school diploma from Canada well im graduating this year in June but still my diploma is from Canada thanks yall! ella
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Nursing in Australia can be done either as an undergraduate or graduate degree so your high school diploma should be enough to get you into a course (if of course they meet the required uni standard). If you know where your man's music school will be, look up the nursing course info at nearby universities and look for undergraduate degrees.
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Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Please does anyone know of any school offering online Pre-requisite courses for an intending RN
Please does anyone know of any school offering online Pre-requisite courses for an intending RN.?
I'm currently residing in Nigeria and wish to study in Canada but don't have the required courses (I have a first degree in Economics). I intend to study online (if possible) to the required courses first then apply for the accelerated nursing program. This would help so much, Thanks
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try hcc.edu
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I'm currently residing in Nigeria and wish to study in Canada but don't have the required courses (I have a first degree in Economics). I intend to study online (if possible) to the required courses first then apply for the accelerated nursing program. This would help so much, Thanks
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try hcc.edu
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Sunday, November 28, 2010
what can i do
what can i do?
i am a canadian citizen...i currently live in the U.S with my husband(U.S citizen) for about 1 year ..can i possibly go back to canada just to go to college to study nursing then return...would my degree work in the U.S if i plan to work?
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Yea the degree would work throughout U.S; given that you have the proper certification from your home country.
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http://www.ana.org/gova/federal/gachrt97.htm Default Re: Canadian RPN trying to get into the US RN bridge prgramme. You would not be able to work while you are working on the degree, at least not more than twenty hours per week. you would need to come over on an F-1 visa. There is a CPT that is available that covers that. LPN license does not qualify for a working visa, only the RN does. So, you would not be able to get a visa that would permit you to work while you were in school. Depending on where you get into school, you may be able to find a program that will permit you to take many of your classes on-line and only come into the US for the clinicals and some meetings. The biggest issue is where do you plan to work once you have finished? Also, depending on the school, some may require that you sit for the NCLEX-PN exam before being able to start the program over here. Univeristy of Phoenix has programs in the Detroit area, you may wish to check that route out. __________________ Suzanne RN, BS, MBA CanadianGradSchoolRN Registered User Default Re: Canadian RPN trying to get into the US RN bridge prgramme. Hi, Im not sure if u have looked into similar programs in canada. There are quite a couple of programs like that in the toronto area. There are RPN to BScN programs at centenial college/ryerson, mohawk college/Mcmaster and University of Ontario institute of technology. This programs where all created last year and there would probably be more coming up this year. My sister is an RPN and a student at UOIT. After she became an RPN she would be doing 2.5years of schooling to become an RN with a bachelors degree in nursing. I believe for most of this program you need to have 70% to get in. You do not have to have any RPN experience (Just the certificate or diploma). The program is quite rigorous though. I believe the other two programs mohawk and centennial are three year program. You do one year at the college and two years at the university to get your degree. If you choose to go to the US. A cost effective school would be Wayne state university as they have a program for Ontario resident where u will pay almost the same as you would have paid if you stay in canada. http://allnurses.com/forums/f108/canadian-rpn-trying-get-into-us-rn-bridge-prgramme-160167.html#post1677384
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i am a canadian citizen...i currently live in the U.S with my husband(U.S citizen) for about 1 year ..can i possibly go back to canada just to go to college to study nursing then return...would my degree work in the U.S if i plan to work?
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Yea the degree would work throughout U.S; given that you have the proper certification from your home country.
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http://www.ana.org/gova/federal/gachrt97.htm Default Re: Canadian RPN trying to get into the US RN bridge prgramme. You would not be able to work while you are working on the degree, at least not more than twenty hours per week. you would need to come over on an F-1 visa. There is a CPT that is available that covers that. LPN license does not qualify for a working visa, only the RN does. So, you would not be able to get a visa that would permit you to work while you were in school. Depending on where you get into school, you may be able to find a program that will permit you to take many of your classes on-line and only come into the US for the clinicals and some meetings. The biggest issue is where do you plan to work once you have finished? Also, depending on the school, some may require that you sit for the NCLEX-PN exam before being able to start the program over here. Univeristy of Phoenix has programs in the Detroit area, you may wish to check that route out. __________________ Suzanne RN, BS, MBA CanadianGradSchoolRN Registered User Default Re: Canadian RPN trying to get into the US RN bridge prgramme. Hi, Im not sure if u have looked into similar programs in canada. There are quite a couple of programs like that in the toronto area. There are RPN to BScN programs at centenial college/ryerson, mohawk college/Mcmaster and University of Ontario institute of technology. This programs where all created last year and there would probably be more coming up this year. My sister is an RPN and a student at UOIT. After she became an RPN she would be doing 2.5years of schooling to become an RN with a bachelors degree in nursing. I believe for most of this program you need to have 70% to get in. You do not have to have any RPN experience (Just the certificate or diploma). The program is quite rigorous though. I believe the other two programs mohawk and centennial are three year program. You do one year at the college and two years at the university to get your degree. If you choose to go to the US. A cost effective school would be Wayne state university as they have a program for Ontario resident where u will pay almost the same as you would have paid if you stay in canada. http://allnurses.com/forums/f108/canadian-rpn-trying-get-into-us-rn-bridge-prgramme-160167.html#post1677384
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Sunday, November 14, 2010
Life in Sydney, Australia
Life in Sydney, Australia?
I am from Vancouver, Canada and I am thinking of moving to Australia. When I turn 22 I will get my degree in registered nursing. What is the job outlook for this occupation there? Living costs? Thanks to anyone who replies :)
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Hey there, they're all in bed at the moment : ) hehe I'm Aussie but oversea's... They are always looking out for people in these fields, but it depends on what city you are going to live in... I find Australia quite expensive, but you would be able to live fairly comfortably... post this question maybe tomorrow, day time, their time, you might get some better answers, but state the city aswell... Sydney's amazing, but probably the most expensive... good luck and have fun! EDIT - I'm an idiot, I thought I saw Sydney somewhere!! haha...Well yeah Sydney, quite expensive, but sooo worth it! It's just got a buzz you don't get anywhere else in the country : )
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Employment opportunities for Nurses are plenty. I posted some of this info for another question, but you may find it useful also: A 3 bed house in Western Sydney may cost you about $1200 per month. Travel from there to the CBD would take about an hour on the train eg: Leave Penrith 7:54am arrive Central 8:46am. The cost would be $ 187.00 per month. Food may be about $150-$250 pw for a family of 3-4. A single person may be better of closer to the City, in shared accommodation, maybe $100pw ? www.flatmatefinders.com.au shows Inner West at about $125-$150 pw Western Sydney has some good hospitals though, and with housing currently being cheaper there, it may be worth considering. But it depends on what you are really looking for.
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Nurses are in high demand for all of the details go to http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/medical-practitioners/index.htm The cost of living can be high depends on where you want to live. See this real estate site for buying and renting http://www.domain.com.au/
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Lots of nursing jobs.... no doubt. If possible, consider going to a smaller city (like brisbane) thn Sydney as life in Sydney is not really life. Australia is not really expensive i wud say... especially if working full time.
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I am from Vancouver, Canada and I am thinking of moving to Australia. When I turn 22 I will get my degree in registered nursing. What is the job outlook for this occupation there? Living costs? Thanks to anyone who replies :)
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Hey there, they're all in bed at the moment : ) hehe I'm Aussie but oversea's... They are always looking out for people in these fields, but it depends on what city you are going to live in... I find Australia quite expensive, but you would be able to live fairly comfortably... post this question maybe tomorrow, day time, their time, you might get some better answers, but state the city aswell... Sydney's amazing, but probably the most expensive... good luck and have fun! EDIT - I'm an idiot, I thought I saw Sydney somewhere!! haha...Well yeah Sydney, quite expensive, but sooo worth it! It's just got a buzz you don't get anywhere else in the country : )
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Employment opportunities for Nurses are plenty. I posted some of this info for another question, but you may find it useful also: A 3 bed house in Western Sydney may cost you about $1200 per month. Travel from there to the CBD would take about an hour on the train eg: Leave Penrith 7:54am arrive Central 8:46am. The cost would be $ 187.00 per month. Food may be about $150-$250 pw for a family of 3-4. A single person may be better of closer to the City, in shared accommodation, maybe $100pw ? www.flatmatefinders.com.au shows Inner West at about $125-$150 pw Western Sydney has some good hospitals though, and with housing currently being cheaper there, it may be worth considering. But it depends on what you are really looking for.
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Nurses are in high demand for all of the details go to http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/medical-practitioners/index.htm The cost of living can be high depends on where you want to live. See this real estate site for buying and renting http://www.domain.com.au/
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Lots of nursing jobs.... no doubt. If possible, consider going to a smaller city (like brisbane) thn Sydney as life in Sydney is not really life. Australia is not really expensive i wud say... especially if working full time.
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Sunday, November 7, 2010
Why is a B.Sc required for admission into medical schoo
Why is a B.Sc required for admission into medical school?
I was just curious because I'm planning on going to India for medical school in order to bypass having to obtain a B.Sc in any field in general. My original plan was to get a Bachelors in Nursing and apply to medical school, but after some research I figured out that going to India is also a good option. However, I'm slightly confused, since I wanted to know why a B.Sc is required for entry into medical school. Is it because theres something thats taught in the four years of undergrad that is necessary while studying as a doctor? Because in India, anyone with marks high enough can apply immediately after highschool. Also, on a sidenote, is it wise to take this path, because I don't want to end up practicing in India, as I am planning on coming back to practice in Canada. And if I have to come back, what process do I have to go through in order to be able to practice medicine in Canada with a degree in India?
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You can have any degree to get into medical school. Just do the prerequisites. It is hard to come back to canada to practice. only something like 10% is able to come back. A couple of my friends went to medical school in the carribeans and they are stuck practicing in usa.
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I was just curious because I'm planning on going to India for medical school in order to bypass having to obtain a B.Sc in any field in general. My original plan was to get a Bachelors in Nursing and apply to medical school, but after some research I figured out that going to India is also a good option. However, I'm slightly confused, since I wanted to know why a B.Sc is required for entry into medical school. Is it because theres something thats taught in the four years of undergrad that is necessary while studying as a doctor? Because in India, anyone with marks high enough can apply immediately after highschool. Also, on a sidenote, is it wise to take this path, because I don't want to end up practicing in India, as I am planning on coming back to practice in Canada. And if I have to come back, what process do I have to go through in order to be able to practice medicine in Canada with a degree in India?
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You can have any degree to get into medical school. Just do the prerequisites. It is hard to come back to canada to practice. only something like 10% is able to come back. A couple of my friends went to medical school in the carribeans and they are stuck practicing in usa.
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Monday, November 1, 2010
Where to find the right school in US if you not a US citizen
Where to find the right school in US if you not a US citizen?
Hey, my question is probably a little too broad but I will try to give more details so that someone will be able to give a good advise. I am going to American 2 year college (have one more semester) so it is time for me to think about a University to transfer to get my bachelor degree in nursing. But I am not American citizen, I am permanent canadian resident. I was thinkin about a school in Canada but I would rather be in US. I know that probably the best way to find scholarships is simply to contact a school you want to attend. But what if I sent emails to so many schools and none of them gave me a normal responce about the scholarships they provide. I just can't even pick the school I would wanna try to apply for. I have 4.0 GPA, I am in honors and I will join Phi Theta Kappa next semester. I hope someone had deal with the same dilema, so I would really appreciate if someone could help!
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Go to www.petersons.com. This is a comprehensive search engine for all of the colleges in the USA. You can search by major, location, tuition, sports offered, admissions ease, size, lots and lots of things. You can register on the site, but you don;t have to to do the search. This wll be the best way to find schools, it is how I found mine! There are links there to the schools websites as well. Go to the Financial Aid website, they will detail all of the aid available, though since they aren't accepting scholarship applications now (Oct-March) they might not have them posted). Financial aid offices are busy right now, and they aren't always totally helpful. You really need to call them, that will guarantee that they will help you.. There are specific scholarships for international students, you can't just apply for most of them. Unfortunately most of it will probably have to come from loans.
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I would try going to the websites of the colleges your interested and see if they have scholarship info there, usually they do. Also, you could try calling these schools and setting up an appointment with financial aid. I was wondering, are you planning to work here in the US? If so, many hospitals here have programs where if you work for their hospital they will pay for your education. You might want to look into that. There are so many colleges here so your best bet is to find the one that you think you can afford.(Nursing programs down here are expensive). Hope that helps!
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Hey, my question is probably a little too broad but I will try to give more details so that someone will be able to give a good advise. I am going to American 2 year college (have one more semester) so it is time for me to think about a University to transfer to get my bachelor degree in nursing. But I am not American citizen, I am permanent canadian resident. I was thinkin about a school in Canada but I would rather be in US. I know that probably the best way to find scholarships is simply to contact a school you want to attend. But what if I sent emails to so many schools and none of them gave me a normal responce about the scholarships they provide. I just can't even pick the school I would wanna try to apply for. I have 4.0 GPA, I am in honors and I will join Phi Theta Kappa next semester. I hope someone had deal with the same dilema, so I would really appreciate if someone could help!
Financial Aid - 2 Answers
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Go to www.petersons.com. This is a comprehensive search engine for all of the colleges in the USA. You can search by major, location, tuition, sports offered, admissions ease, size, lots and lots of things. You can register on the site, but you don;t have to to do the search. This wll be the best way to find schools, it is how I found mine! There are links there to the schools websites as well. Go to the Financial Aid website, they will detail all of the aid available, though since they aren't accepting scholarship applications now (Oct-March) they might not have them posted). Financial aid offices are busy right now, and they aren't always totally helpful. You really need to call them, that will guarantee that they will help you.. There are specific scholarships for international students, you can't just apply for most of them. Unfortunately most of it will probably have to come from loans.
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I would try going to the websites of the colleges your interested and see if they have scholarship info there, usually they do. Also, you could try calling these schools and setting up an appointment with financial aid. I was wondering, are you planning to work here in the US? If so, many hospitals here have programs where if you work for their hospital they will pay for your education. You might want to look into that. There are so many colleges here so your best bet is to find the one that you think you can afford.(Nursing programs down here are expensive). Hope that helps!
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Thursday, October 28, 2010
how would I set up my first year of university
how would I set up my first year of university ....?
I`m not getting into university until two years pass....but I`m just curious of how this works.....like if I wanted to get a bachelors degree in nursing...do I just take nothing but nursing courses for four years or how much courses are for my bachelor and how much are electives....and what type of electives can you choose....also in canada are there majors and minors or is that just in the US (stupid question i know :p) thank you!! like give me an example of your first year university schedule if you could!
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Hi Here are the list of colleges offer nursing courses in US. http://www.hotcoursesusa.com/us/3-bachelors-degree/usa.html?kwrd=nursing you can view university schedule by selecting individual program Hope this will be helpful.
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I`m not getting into university until two years pass....but I`m just curious of how this works.....like if I wanted to get a bachelors degree in nursing...do I just take nothing but nursing courses for four years or how much courses are for my bachelor and how much are electives....and what type of electives can you choose....also in canada are there majors and minors or is that just in the US (stupid question i know :p) thank you!! like give me an example of your first year university schedule if you could!
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Hi Here are the list of colleges offer nursing courses in US. http://www.hotcoursesusa.com/us/3-bachelors-degree/usa.html?kwrd=nursing you can view university schedule by selecting individual program Hope this will be helpful.
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Thursday, October 14, 2010
Going from Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse
Going from Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse?
Hello, I live in Ontario Canada. I'm still in high school and I want to be a nurse. I have the required courses to be a practical nurse for next year. I will be attending college for 2 years to become a practical nurse but I was wondering, once I get my diploma, could I be able to go to university and become a registered nurse? If so, how will I become a registered nurse? How long will I have to be in university to become a registered nurse if I already have a diploma? What colleges and universities in Ontario go hand in hand for my situation? Also, what is a registered practical nurse (RPN)? Will I be a RPN if I go to college for 2 years in practical nursing then go to university to get a degree in registered nursing? I'm very confused and I need your help please! Thank you for your time. :D
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Usually Universities require you to complete a great number of classes (usually 100 credit hours and above) no matter if you already have a diploma (in your case a diploma in practical nursing). You would have to talk to the University councelor to see if that diploma can replace some classes meaning that you wouln't have to take certain classes.
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Hello, I live in Ontario Canada. I'm still in high school and I want to be a nurse. I have the required courses to be a practical nurse for next year. I will be attending college for 2 years to become a practical nurse but I was wondering, once I get my diploma, could I be able to go to university and become a registered nurse? If so, how will I become a registered nurse? How long will I have to be in university to become a registered nurse if I already have a diploma? What colleges and universities in Ontario go hand in hand for my situation? Also, what is a registered practical nurse (RPN)? Will I be a RPN if I go to college for 2 years in practical nursing then go to university to get a degree in registered nursing? I'm very confused and I need your help please! Thank you for your time. :D
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Usually Universities require you to complete a great number of classes (usually 100 credit hours and above) no matter if you already have a diploma (in your case a diploma in practical nursing). You would have to talk to the University councelor to see if that diploma can replace some classes meaning that you wouln't have to take certain classes.
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Thursday, October 7, 2010
Can i trust these universities
Can i trust these universities?
i came to know from websites that the universities in Ukraine offer degrees that are accepted from all the counties in the world to get the jobs but is it reliable i mean that we'll actually get jobs.i want to do my bachelors in nurse from Ukraine and masters from Canada but my worry is that will they allow me to do it in Canada.the Ukrainian degrees are given by the government of education and science.if they don't then could u please suggest some international universities in the world which is affordable like Ukraine.
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Whether or not you'll actually get jobs is dependent on many factors, including YOU. No one is going to hire someone who looks slovenly, lazy, disturbed or unpleasant in the interview, regardless of the prestige of the university from which they have received their degree. They also won't get hired if there is no call for people with their training (which shouldn't be a problem with nursing...there's ALWAYS a shortage of nurses!) Be a good student, and do your work well, be a good citizen, and you should find work.
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In the US, a degree in nursing from most Ukrainian universities would not allow you to work as a nurse in the US. I'm not sure if it's sufficient to work as a nurse in Canada. You need to check with Canada. The Ukrainian uni system is variable. Some unis are acceptable in the US, some are not. It depends on the uni. And some courses are acceptable, but those related to medicine are *not*. So you need to do more research on this before you proceed.
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If you are planning on working as a nurse in Canada you would be better to get your education there.The process to get a foreign nursing degree assessed and accepted is long and expensive and there is always the chance it may not be accepted. Are you fluent in Ukrainian? Any foreign university will charge you international rates which are twice the regular fees.
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i came to know from websites that the universities in Ukraine offer degrees that are accepted from all the counties in the world to get the jobs but is it reliable i mean that we'll actually get jobs.i want to do my bachelors in nurse from Ukraine and masters from Canada but my worry is that will they allow me to do it in Canada.the Ukrainian degrees are given by the government of education and science.if they don't then could u please suggest some international universities in the world which is affordable like Ukraine.
Studying Abroad - 3 Answers
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Whether or not you'll actually get jobs is dependent on many factors, including YOU. No one is going to hire someone who looks slovenly, lazy, disturbed or unpleasant in the interview, regardless of the prestige of the university from which they have received their degree. They also won't get hired if there is no call for people with their training (which shouldn't be a problem with nursing...there's ALWAYS a shortage of nurses!) Be a good student, and do your work well, be a good citizen, and you should find work.
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In the US, a degree in nursing from most Ukrainian universities would not allow you to work as a nurse in the US. I'm not sure if it's sufficient to work as a nurse in Canada. You need to check with Canada. The Ukrainian uni system is variable. Some unis are acceptable in the US, some are not. It depends on the uni. And some courses are acceptable, but those related to medicine are *not*. So you need to do more research on this before you proceed.
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If you are planning on working as a nurse in Canada you would be better to get your education there.The process to get a foreign nursing degree assessed and accepted is long and expensive and there is always the chance it may not be accepted. Are you fluent in Ukrainian? Any foreign university will charge you international rates which are twice the regular fees.
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Friday, October 1, 2010
i have a INDIAN ACCENT HELP PLEASE
i have a INDIAN ACCENT HELP PLEASE?
I HAVE ACCENT THAT I WANT TO GET RID OFF.I M VERY SMART AND EDUCATED PERSON AND DOING MY DEGREE IN NURSING BUT WHEN I FRIST SPEAK TO SOMEONE THEY AUTOMATCALLY ASUME THAT I MIGHT BE SOME NEW COMER TO THIS COUNTERY AND TREAT ME DIFFREENT...............I M IN CANADA SINCE 16 YEARS.THIS IS HOLDING ME BACK AND I M GETTING SO SCARED TO TALK TO PEOPLE.................ANY WAY I CAN GET RID OFF MY ACCENT
Languages - 11 Answers
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Just speak Indian and the accent will disappear.
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Find a friend who would be willing to help you with your accent. Spend as much time talking to people as you can who have the accent you wish to adopt. Hearing and speaking is the best way to pick up a new accent.
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Speech therapy.
4 :
one way is to practice your english. listen to people speak (with the accent you want) and copy them. also, repeat how they say things, over and over again. you could get a tutor or something on speaking.
5 :
even though you already know english, you may want to take a class or get a computer program like Rosetta Stone that teaches accents as well. Unfortunately their a little expensive but worth it if this really bothers you. I also find that alot of people who speak english as a second language usually talks a little too fast. Maybe try to slow it down a bit so people could hear every word on it's own. goodluck.
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maybe if you go to a place like california and get used to hearing proper english, it'll leave by itself.
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Go to youtube.com and search for any kind of video. All that is required is that the person talking must have a voice similar to yours, just the accent is different. Listen to the video in full first, noticing the differences and similarities. Then, listen to a sentence or two, pause it, and try to mimic the other persons accent. You can also try this with music and television.
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My answer may sound silly, but I am serious. I like to do imitations of different accents for fun with my friends. Not to mock, just for fun, including mocking my own accent, and even on occasion my Indian friends have asked to hear me imitate their accents to see what it sounds like. OK, when I do an imitation of an Indian accent one main thing that I do is to hold my mouth much more closed than I would normally. This may sound silly, but I would try to open your mouth more than normal when you practice talking—you can do this at home in private if you like, or with a friend who has an accent which you like. It should feel to you like you are opening your mouth too much. This is just one thought to help you. I think the other ideas mentioned are great too, especially just practicing, if possible with a friend you can trust to help you and not make fun of you.
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Since you are getting a degree in nursing you may have a speech and language program in your college or university to help you meet your goal. When I was a graduate student in speech-language, I saw some students for accent reduction therapy. They were referred by professors in some of their classes or were self-referred. First, see if you have a speech and language program at your school. Then, see if you can get referred to it. The cost will be so much less if you are letting students practice on you. Otherwise, wait until you are making the big bucks as a nurse and see if you can get some help from someone who specializes in this field and does private practice. Maybe you could find other folks who have the same plight, or a friend with some knowledge of accent reduction to help you. You could also ask a school speech and language therapist to help you if you are willing to pay for it. The best is to get someone with their certificate of clinical competence from ASHA (American Speech Language Hearing Association). You could try a person with TESOL certification but they won't be as effective. Look on the ASHA webiste for a therapist near you.
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Both of the answers above mine are great advice. One of my own professors once told me that the best way to master an accent in another language is to mimic native speakers and over-exaggerate their manner of speaking, even though it may sound funny to you. At my university, as well, there is a Speech and Language center where they offer free services for students in accent reduction and other speech concerns. It's a courtesy to students but also a way that students in that program can practice what they are learning. You must also try to be less self-conscious of your accent, as you probably perceive it to be stronger than it really is. If you are nervous about it, then your accent will worsen because you will be focusing on it too much. Good luck! ...
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i am sorry, nothing can help you. I have the same problems with my Russian accent. Accept things as they are and forget about it.
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I HAVE ACCENT THAT I WANT TO GET RID OFF.I M VERY SMART AND EDUCATED PERSON AND DOING MY DEGREE IN NURSING BUT WHEN I FRIST SPEAK TO SOMEONE THEY AUTOMATCALLY ASUME THAT I MIGHT BE SOME NEW COMER TO THIS COUNTERY AND TREAT ME DIFFREENT...............I M IN CANADA SINCE 16 YEARS.THIS IS HOLDING ME BACK AND I M GETTING SO SCARED TO TALK TO PEOPLE.................ANY WAY I CAN GET RID OFF MY ACCENT
Languages - 11 Answers
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1 :
Just speak Indian and the accent will disappear.
2 :
Find a friend who would be willing to help you with your accent. Spend as much time talking to people as you can who have the accent you wish to adopt. Hearing and speaking is the best way to pick up a new accent.
3 :
Speech therapy.
4 :
one way is to practice your english. listen to people speak (with the accent you want) and copy them. also, repeat how they say things, over and over again. you could get a tutor or something on speaking.
5 :
even though you already know english, you may want to take a class or get a computer program like Rosetta Stone that teaches accents as well. Unfortunately their a little expensive but worth it if this really bothers you. I also find that alot of people who speak english as a second language usually talks a little too fast. Maybe try to slow it down a bit so people could hear every word on it's own. goodluck.
6 :
maybe if you go to a place like california and get used to hearing proper english, it'll leave by itself.
7 :
Go to youtube.com and search for any kind of video. All that is required is that the person talking must have a voice similar to yours, just the accent is different. Listen to the video in full first, noticing the differences and similarities. Then, listen to a sentence or two, pause it, and try to mimic the other persons accent. You can also try this with music and television.
8 :
My answer may sound silly, but I am serious. I like to do imitations of different accents for fun with my friends. Not to mock, just for fun, including mocking my own accent, and even on occasion my Indian friends have asked to hear me imitate their accents to see what it sounds like. OK, when I do an imitation of an Indian accent one main thing that I do is to hold my mouth much more closed than I would normally. This may sound silly, but I would try to open your mouth more than normal when you practice talking—you can do this at home in private if you like, or with a friend who has an accent which you like. It should feel to you like you are opening your mouth too much. This is just one thought to help you. I think the other ideas mentioned are great too, especially just practicing, if possible with a friend you can trust to help you and not make fun of you.
9 :
Since you are getting a degree in nursing you may have a speech and language program in your college or university to help you meet your goal. When I was a graduate student in speech-language, I saw some students for accent reduction therapy. They were referred by professors in some of their classes or were self-referred. First, see if you have a speech and language program at your school. Then, see if you can get referred to it. The cost will be so much less if you are letting students practice on you. Otherwise, wait until you are making the big bucks as a nurse and see if you can get some help from someone who specializes in this field and does private practice. Maybe you could find other folks who have the same plight, or a friend with some knowledge of accent reduction to help you. You could also ask a school speech and language therapist to help you if you are willing to pay for it. The best is to get someone with their certificate of clinical competence from ASHA (American Speech Language Hearing Association). You could try a person with TESOL certification but they won't be as effective. Look on the ASHA webiste for a therapist near you.
10 :
Both of the answers above mine are great advice. One of my own professors once told me that the best way to master an accent in another language is to mimic native speakers and over-exaggerate their manner of speaking, even though it may sound funny to you. At my university, as well, there is a Speech and Language center where they offer free services for students in accent reduction and other speech concerns. It's a courtesy to students but also a way that students in that program can practice what they are learning. You must also try to be less self-conscious of your accent, as you probably perceive it to be stronger than it really is. If you are nervous about it, then your accent will worsen because you will be focusing on it too much. Good luck! ...
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i am sorry, nothing can help you. I have the same problems with my Russian accent. Accept things as they are and forget about it.
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Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Rn nurse in Quebec and outside
Rn nurse in Quebec and outside?
Hello, I am presently a nursing student at Dawson College in Montreal. I will graduate in May 2010. I want to know if it is possible for me to work outside of Quebec, in the rest of Canada, without having a Bach degree, and if not, what university should I attend outside of Quebec?
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You need to contact the college of nurses in the province that you wish to work in. They will tell you if you need your BSN to be licensed in that province.Most provinces in canada now require the degree.
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Hello, I am presently a nursing student at Dawson College in Montreal. I will graduate in May 2010. I want to know if it is possible for me to work outside of Quebec, in the rest of Canada, without having a Bach degree, and if not, what university should I attend outside of Quebec?
Health Care - 1 Answers
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You need to contact the college of nurses in the province that you wish to work in. They will tell you if you need your BSN to be licensed in that province.Most provinces in canada now require the degree.
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Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Vancouver Canada Moving Help
Vancouver Canada Moving Help?
Hey I'm from Florida and I'm looking for schools and vancouver has an amazing school for my degree. I was looking for Information on vancouver but I have been finding some extremely mixed feelings and stats. Any help here? FYI I hate the heat, the cold will be orgastic to me. Looking for things like crime, costs, living, attitude to Americans, things of that nature. I don't plan on having children any time soon so thats not really a problem. Also my soon to be wife is a nurse and I was wondering how her degree would transfer and if she would still make ok money up there.
Vancouver - 4 Answers
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Vancouver is not an inexpensive city to live in but it is a world class city and is getting better all the time. A nursing degree is a great credential to enter Canada with but be informed that a BC competency exam would have to be written. This is not a big deal for a fully qualified nurse. I would suggest you go online to the classified section of the Vancouver Sun or the Province newspapers to check on rents etc. in the greater Vancouver area. If you find an address look it up on Google Earth and try avoid having to cross a bridge in order to get to school or work as they tend to shut the city down if an accident or snow is present.'You will not have to worry about constant heat such as you experience in Florida nor the high humidity. July and August are the warmest months with temperatures approaching 85 - 90 but it is not constant as there are breaks of cooler weather in between. Good luck with your pending plans.
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If you hate the heat, you'll love BC's climate. Summer is lovely, mostly dry and not humid, winter can be cloudy and wet but it's usually light rain all day instead of a downpour. Stays green all year, there's some snow most years. It's fairly expensive to live here, mainly because of housing. On the other hand, you probably won't pay much for heat or anything at all for air conditioning. Don't worry about attitudes to Americans. You'll blend right in, thousands do. Petty crime is on the high side in Vancouver, but genuine violence is fairly rare. You can walk on the street just about anywhere anytime and be safe. Nurses are in high demand but I don't know anything about credentials needed. She should make decent money.
3 :
A US nurse is very welcome in Canada. She has to line up a job first with a Canadian Hospital. Then when she moves to Canada has to get a "TN Visa" at the border. Look up "TN Visa" on line. And do understand that the UN has rated Canada the best place on earth to live and Vancouver the best place in Canada. Yes Vancouver has some bad things but lived there 20 years and would be OK going back there when my H-1B visa runs out. And Vancouver does not get really cold like places like Edmonton.
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Just moved here from Florida with my family in Summer of 2008. It is COLD - so if you like that you are all set. However, compared to Florida you will be DIRT poor here - at least that is how we feel. Some "things" that you may want to keep in mind that no one told us - some may not apply to you as a student, but may help someone else: 1) In Canada there is no such thing as joint income tax returns, so if your wife makes a decent amount of money, despite the fact that you are a student and not bringing in income, be prepared for her to pay extremely high taxes - Despite the fact that you are married, your income is individual - not family. Highest tax rate is 43% I believe. 2) If your wife participates in a 401K, she will be forbidden to participate for the 1st year at all - therefore if she is getting any matching funds, that will be lost income. If you do contribute after that to 401K (Equivalent), when you leave Canada, you will be penalized and taxed for taking your money back with you. The Canadian equivalent of Social Security will be taken out and obviously if you don't retire in Canada, will be lost to you completely. 3) Costs here are incredibly expensive (compared to Florida at least since that is where you are coming from) - I mean everything, from a buss pass ($2.50 a trip) to parking, which you will pay just about everywhere, and especially groceries (People here look at me like I am nuts, but $4.99 a pound ON SALE for chicken breasts (non free-range) is pretty pricey. Milk (non organic) is $3.99 a gallon (ok, a tiny bit over a gallon). Prices on housing are for sure coming down, but are still out of control and will be far far far above what you are paying in Florida (especially if you are getting the FL homestead allowance) and your average 2 bedroom is about 900 sq feet. Many apartments come with one parking space, but if you need two, be prepared to pay at least $100 a month for secured parking. 4) The banking industry here is about 10 -15 years behind the U.S. There is NO such thing as a free checking (or savings) account like you are used to in the U.S. You will not be able to get a real credit card since you will not have Canadian credit - it will be a secured card with a very low limit. Checks you deposit will be held by the bank for up to 6 days so they can skim interest out of it. Also, there is no real electronic communication between U.S. and Canadian banks, so if you need to wire money or something, it is all inputted by hand and will take at least 3 days. 5) Car insurance - wow what a nightmare. Be prepared to pay at least triple what you are paying now for a lot less benefits. That is IF you have at least 8 documented years of accident or ticket free driving. That gives you a "discount" - if you have a poor driving record, you may want to leave your cars behind 'cause you won't be able to afford it. Also, if your car does not have automatic "daytime running lights", you will be required to have them installed - at least $500 a pop here, so you should look into it before you move to compare prices. 6) Income Tax - you will have to file income tax in both Canada and the U.S. and tax prep help to do both here is costing us $2500 - no turbotax ability! That said, it is very beautiful for sure! Lots of nature, gorgeous parks, etc.. As far as your other questions - attitudes towards Americans are just fine. Crime is different than in Florida, but still around - not sure what part of Florida you are from, but they have fewer murders overall than say, Orlando and less crimes against children, but more "petty" crime like break ins (especially cars). Lots of drug use - openly on the street. Weed is VERY popular and accepted here. In lower parts of greater Vancouver (surrey especially) there is quite a bit of gang-related crime. Let's see, what else - Make sure your wife is able to get a work permit in Nursing. I am not a nurse, but my work permit has exclusions for health care and education for some reason. Be prepared for LOTS of bureaucracy. The waiting period for a work permit can be up to 90 days. Best of luck to you! I am not trying to dissuade you, but wanted to make sure you were not blindsided as we were with unexpected expenses. P.S. - Oh yeah, one more "tiny" little thing - If you like alcohol, prepare to up your budget further. You can only buy alcohol - including beer in liquor stores. Average price of a 6 pack of beer? $12.50 - Not kidding. Don't even ask about the price of wine or liquor. It is all regulated by the gov't.
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Hey I'm from Florida and I'm looking for schools and vancouver has an amazing school for my degree. I was looking for Information on vancouver but I have been finding some extremely mixed feelings and stats. Any help here? FYI I hate the heat, the cold will be orgastic to me. Looking for things like crime, costs, living, attitude to Americans, things of that nature. I don't plan on having children any time soon so thats not really a problem. Also my soon to be wife is a nurse and I was wondering how her degree would transfer and if she would still make ok money up there.
Vancouver - 4 Answers
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Vancouver is not an inexpensive city to live in but it is a world class city and is getting better all the time. A nursing degree is a great credential to enter Canada with but be informed that a BC competency exam would have to be written. This is not a big deal for a fully qualified nurse. I would suggest you go online to the classified section of the Vancouver Sun or the Province newspapers to check on rents etc. in the greater Vancouver area. If you find an address look it up on Google Earth and try avoid having to cross a bridge in order to get to school or work as they tend to shut the city down if an accident or snow is present.'You will not have to worry about constant heat such as you experience in Florida nor the high humidity. July and August are the warmest months with temperatures approaching 85 - 90 but it is not constant as there are breaks of cooler weather in between. Good luck with your pending plans.
2 :
If you hate the heat, you'll love BC's climate. Summer is lovely, mostly dry and not humid, winter can be cloudy and wet but it's usually light rain all day instead of a downpour. Stays green all year, there's some snow most years. It's fairly expensive to live here, mainly because of housing. On the other hand, you probably won't pay much for heat or anything at all for air conditioning. Don't worry about attitudes to Americans. You'll blend right in, thousands do. Petty crime is on the high side in Vancouver, but genuine violence is fairly rare. You can walk on the street just about anywhere anytime and be safe. Nurses are in high demand but I don't know anything about credentials needed. She should make decent money.
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A US nurse is very welcome in Canada. She has to line up a job first with a Canadian Hospital. Then when she moves to Canada has to get a "TN Visa" at the border. Look up "TN Visa" on line. And do understand that the UN has rated Canada the best place on earth to live and Vancouver the best place in Canada. Yes Vancouver has some bad things but lived there 20 years and would be OK going back there when my H-1B visa runs out. And Vancouver does not get really cold like places like Edmonton.
4 :
Just moved here from Florida with my family in Summer of 2008. It is COLD - so if you like that you are all set. However, compared to Florida you will be DIRT poor here - at least that is how we feel. Some "things" that you may want to keep in mind that no one told us - some may not apply to you as a student, but may help someone else: 1) In Canada there is no such thing as joint income tax returns, so if your wife makes a decent amount of money, despite the fact that you are a student and not bringing in income, be prepared for her to pay extremely high taxes - Despite the fact that you are married, your income is individual - not family. Highest tax rate is 43% I believe. 2) If your wife participates in a 401K, she will be forbidden to participate for the 1st year at all - therefore if she is getting any matching funds, that will be lost income. If you do contribute after that to 401K (Equivalent), when you leave Canada, you will be penalized and taxed for taking your money back with you. The Canadian equivalent of Social Security will be taken out and obviously if you don't retire in Canada, will be lost to you completely. 3) Costs here are incredibly expensive (compared to Florida at least since that is where you are coming from) - I mean everything, from a buss pass ($2.50 a trip) to parking, which you will pay just about everywhere, and especially groceries (People here look at me like I am nuts, but $4.99 a pound ON SALE for chicken breasts (non free-range) is pretty pricey. Milk (non organic) is $3.99 a gallon (ok, a tiny bit over a gallon). Prices on housing are for sure coming down, but are still out of control and will be far far far above what you are paying in Florida (especially if you are getting the FL homestead allowance) and your average 2 bedroom is about 900 sq feet. Many apartments come with one parking space, but if you need two, be prepared to pay at least $100 a month for secured parking. 4) The banking industry here is about 10 -15 years behind the U.S. There is NO such thing as a free checking (or savings) account like you are used to in the U.S. You will not be able to get a real credit card since you will not have Canadian credit - it will be a secured card with a very low limit. Checks you deposit will be held by the bank for up to 6 days so they can skim interest out of it. Also, there is no real electronic communication between U.S. and Canadian banks, so if you need to wire money or something, it is all inputted by hand and will take at least 3 days. 5) Car insurance - wow what a nightmare. Be prepared to pay at least triple what you are paying now for a lot less benefits. That is IF you have at least 8 documented years of accident or ticket free driving. That gives you a "discount" - if you have a poor driving record, you may want to leave your cars behind 'cause you won't be able to afford it. Also, if your car does not have automatic "daytime running lights", you will be required to have them installed - at least $500 a pop here, so you should look into it before you move to compare prices. 6) Income Tax - you will have to file income tax in both Canada and the U.S. and tax prep help to do both here is costing us $2500 - no turbotax ability! That said, it is very beautiful for sure! Lots of nature, gorgeous parks, etc.. As far as your other questions - attitudes towards Americans are just fine. Crime is different than in Florida, but still around - not sure what part of Florida you are from, but they have fewer murders overall than say, Orlando and less crimes against children, but more "petty" crime like break ins (especially cars). Lots of drug use - openly on the street. Weed is VERY popular and accepted here. In lower parts of greater Vancouver (surrey especially) there is quite a bit of gang-related crime. Let's see, what else - Make sure your wife is able to get a work permit in Nursing. I am not a nurse, but my work permit has exclusions for health care and education for some reason. Be prepared for LOTS of bureaucracy. The waiting period for a work permit can be up to 90 days. Best of luck to you! I am not trying to dissuade you, but wanted to make sure you were not blindsided as we were with unexpected expenses. P.S. - Oh yeah, one more "tiny" little thing - If you like alcohol, prepare to up your budget further. You can only buy alcohol - including beer in liquor stores. Average price of a 6 pack of beer? $12.50 - Not kidding. Don't even ask about the price of wine or liquor. It is all regulated by the gov't.
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Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Many, many questions about Nova Scotia
Many, many questions about Nova Scotia?
My husband and I have been considering moving to Canada. My husband has two associate degrees and will have certifications in A+, and Networking and Security (computer related). By the time we move, he will also be Microsoft Certified, among other things. I will be most likely changing my degree to Nursing, or some other career in the medical field. I have been looking into provinces, and found that Nova Scotia is very appealing: the weather, the sights, etc. Questions: Would my husband be able to find computer work there? Is Nova Scotia one of the safer provinces to live (for a family)? (^Crime rate and etc) Do taxes vary by province? My mother is a thief; she has stolen my college money and opened credit cards in my name...I will hopefully have a lot of that straightened out by the time we move, but will my credit follow me to Canada? It truly was identify theft; her and my dad have a drinking problem, or will they even let me enter Canada if some of it is left unresolved? I know it sounds silly, but gathering information to move is both scary, difficult, and exciting. Would we have to renounce citizenship of America? I have been spending the past few days trying to write down questions and look up the answers; but, it is nice to ask someone who is Canadian, or Americans who have moved to Canada. Please share your stories about living in Canada versus the U.S., or if you have lived in more than one province, please share your experiences. Thanks so much! -Sydney
Other - Canada - 3 Answers
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Moving to Canada under the skilled worker class of immigration is a long-term goal - you will (at least one of you) need to get enough education and work experience to pass the screening test in the first link. (Note that associate's degrees and technical certifications don't count for much here, in comparison to bachelor's degrees and registration as an RN.) Because it's going to be at least several years before you're qualified to start applying as skilled workers, you might also find it useful to study French while you're working on the other points. You can also work on saving money to help you get set up, can familiarize yourself with your planned destination including visiting and getting contacts with prospective employers, and can get your credit records cleared up. Nova Scotia, like the rest of Canada, has less violent crime than the USA. I don't think that will be an issue for you at all. Yes, both sales taxes and income taxes vary by province. The way the citizenship process works is that after you're approved to immigrate as a permanent resident, after you live in Canada as a permanent resident for three years, you can take the Citizenship Test. After you pass, you can take the oath of citizenship. Canada does not require you to renounce other citizenships. The USA doesn't automatically revoke your citizenship either, so you can maintain both and carry both passports. I've lived in both Canada and the USA, have lived in more than one province, and have spent time with friends and family members in other provinces. Nova Scotia has one large metropolitan area (Halifax) as well as smaller cities, towns, and rural areas. It currently has an NDP (left-wing) provincial government. It has several very good universities, and many people from other provinces and countries go to Nova Scotia to attend university. I have always enjoyed spending time there. Good luck with your dreams!
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I grew up in Toronto and southern Ontario, have lived in BC for 30 years and recently have been considering moving to Nova Scotia. I would certainly go there rather than back to Ontario but BC remains my first choice because I like the climate. I have been there a couple of times and it has a lot to offer in terms of general lifestyle. Maritimers have a Canada-wide reputation for being friendly down-to-earth people, and I found them so. "The Maritimes" refers to all the provinces east of Quebec. If you can find a decent job, the house prices are quite reasonable. Some of the scenery is wonderful but the winter weather can be a bit tough, depending what you're used to. Crime rates are low in Nova Scotia even by Canadian standards except right in Halifax; I had occasion to check them recently. You can go to Statistics Canada and look. I think your credit record will follow you. Whether or not it will have an effect on your qualifying to immigrate, that's something you should specifically ask of the Canadian immigration department. Taxes vary by province, but not so you'd really notice. Income tax has a federal and a provincial component, the federal being larger, and we have point of purchase sales tax on many goods. And then, of course, your medical insurance is guaranteed to be much cheaper in Canada. It varies by province; in some you pay a monthly fee, in some you don't. Here in BC it's $54 a month for one person making a decent wage but can be lower if you make less. Many people get extra coverage, for things the provincial plans don't cover, through their job. Mortgage interest on your home is not deductible in Canada, but you never pay capital gains tax on any gain from selling a principal residence.
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I'm just going to answer a few questions there that weren't entirely hit on. Yes, you're stuck with your credit, even in Canada! I'm also not sure if it will affect your immigration though (I know there is some 'proof of income/finances' type things required, but I'm not sure if they need a good credit rating). It takes a good while to become a citizen of Canada, but even then you wouldn't have to give up your American citizenship - you can have dual US/Canada citizenship - but if I remember correctly, you can only have one of the passports (under the US side of the law).
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My husband and I have been considering moving to Canada. My husband has two associate degrees and will have certifications in A+, and Networking and Security (computer related). By the time we move, he will also be Microsoft Certified, among other things. I will be most likely changing my degree to Nursing, or some other career in the medical field. I have been looking into provinces, and found that Nova Scotia is very appealing: the weather, the sights, etc. Questions: Would my husband be able to find computer work there? Is Nova Scotia one of the safer provinces to live (for a family)? (^Crime rate and etc) Do taxes vary by province? My mother is a thief; she has stolen my college money and opened credit cards in my name...I will hopefully have a lot of that straightened out by the time we move, but will my credit follow me to Canada? It truly was identify theft; her and my dad have a drinking problem, or will they even let me enter Canada if some of it is left unresolved? I know it sounds silly, but gathering information to move is both scary, difficult, and exciting. Would we have to renounce citizenship of America? I have been spending the past few days trying to write down questions and look up the answers; but, it is nice to ask someone who is Canadian, or Americans who have moved to Canada. Please share your stories about living in Canada versus the U.S., or if you have lived in more than one province, please share your experiences. Thanks so much! -Sydney
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Moving to Canada under the skilled worker class of immigration is a long-term goal - you will (at least one of you) need to get enough education and work experience to pass the screening test in the first link. (Note that associate's degrees and technical certifications don't count for much here, in comparison to bachelor's degrees and registration as an RN.) Because it's going to be at least several years before you're qualified to start applying as skilled workers, you might also find it useful to study French while you're working on the other points. You can also work on saving money to help you get set up, can familiarize yourself with your planned destination including visiting and getting contacts with prospective employers, and can get your credit records cleared up. Nova Scotia, like the rest of Canada, has less violent crime than the USA. I don't think that will be an issue for you at all. Yes, both sales taxes and income taxes vary by province. The way the citizenship process works is that after you're approved to immigrate as a permanent resident, after you live in Canada as a permanent resident for three years, you can take the Citizenship Test. After you pass, you can take the oath of citizenship. Canada does not require you to renounce other citizenships. The USA doesn't automatically revoke your citizenship either, so you can maintain both and carry both passports. I've lived in both Canada and the USA, have lived in more than one province, and have spent time with friends and family members in other provinces. Nova Scotia has one large metropolitan area (Halifax) as well as smaller cities, towns, and rural areas. It currently has an NDP (left-wing) provincial government. It has several very good universities, and many people from other provinces and countries go to Nova Scotia to attend university. I have always enjoyed spending time there. Good luck with your dreams!
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I grew up in Toronto and southern Ontario, have lived in BC for 30 years and recently have been considering moving to Nova Scotia. I would certainly go there rather than back to Ontario but BC remains my first choice because I like the climate. I have been there a couple of times and it has a lot to offer in terms of general lifestyle. Maritimers have a Canada-wide reputation for being friendly down-to-earth people, and I found them so. "The Maritimes" refers to all the provinces east of Quebec. If you can find a decent job, the house prices are quite reasonable. Some of the scenery is wonderful but the winter weather can be a bit tough, depending what you're used to. Crime rates are low in Nova Scotia even by Canadian standards except right in Halifax; I had occasion to check them recently. You can go to Statistics Canada and look. I think your credit record will follow you. Whether or not it will have an effect on your qualifying to immigrate, that's something you should specifically ask of the Canadian immigration department. Taxes vary by province, but not so you'd really notice. Income tax has a federal and a provincial component, the federal being larger, and we have point of purchase sales tax on many goods. And then, of course, your medical insurance is guaranteed to be much cheaper in Canada. It varies by province; in some you pay a monthly fee, in some you don't. Here in BC it's $54 a month for one person making a decent wage but can be lower if you make less. Many people get extra coverage, for things the provincial plans don't cover, through their job. Mortgage interest on your home is not deductible in Canada, but you never pay capital gains tax on any gain from selling a principal residence.
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I'm just going to answer a few questions there that weren't entirely hit on. Yes, you're stuck with your credit, even in Canada! I'm also not sure if it will affect your immigration though (I know there is some 'proof of income/finances' type things required, but I'm not sure if they need a good credit rating). It takes a good while to become a citizen of Canada, but even then you wouldn't have to give up your American citizenship - you can have dual US/Canada citizenship - but if I remember correctly, you can only have one of the passports (under the US side of the law).
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Wednesday, September 1, 2010
What work do u think i will be qualified for? Here are my credentials...? U may IM me thru Yahoo - mydorkiness
What work do u think i will be qualified for? Here are my credentials...? U may IM me thru Yahoo - mydorkiness
My brother is in Canada and i am planning to work there too. I graduated with a degree in Education major in Library Science. I have worked for 4 years as a librarian. I have stopped and took a caregiver course and now I am studying again to become a nurse. I will graduate next year. I have an excellent typing skills, and my english proficiency is good. What do u think should i be pursuing a career. I am aiming for a lifelong career or something that will not put me out of work when i get old (im 29 y.o. now). I am also aiming for a job that will give me time also for my future husband and children. Now the dilemma is this, i am not sure if i can handle the demanding work of a nurse, though i am doing good with my schooling now. And also, i mentioned to my friend that i want a job that will make not make me wear a uniform. I want something i can dress up the way i want to. What do u think will be my ideal job? Please no non-sense replies. Pls. help me make up my mind. Tell me more about your personality. Driven? Workaholic? or Laid back? Living on a shoe string? WHEN I LIKE THE JOB, IM WORKAHOLIC AND DRIVEN. Extrovert? Introvert? IM IN THE MIDDLE. When you are at parties where are you? on the piano singing show tunes? on the couch listen to someone complain about their medical issues? Dancing? DANCING Are you the oldest, middle or youngest sibling in your family? YOUNGEST What have you been doing for work while in school? HOME, TENDING TO MY NIECES. TUTORING THEM. What would you like to wear to work? Business attire (pants suit)? Business casual (khakis and a button shirt)? Casual (jeans and a tee)? BUSINESS CASUAL.
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Tell me more about your personality. Driven? Workaholic? or Laid back? Living on a shoe string? Extrovert? Introvert? When you are at parties where are you? on the piano singing show tunes? on the couch listen to someone complain about their medical issues? Dancing? Are you the oldest, middle or youngest sibling in your family? What have you been doing for work while in school? What would you like to wear to work? Business attire (pants suit)? Business casual (khakis and a button shirt)? Casual (jeans and a tee)? I work with people to help them find a job that suits them.
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My brother is in Canada and i am planning to work there too. I graduated with a degree in Education major in Library Science. I have worked for 4 years as a librarian. I have stopped and took a caregiver course and now I am studying again to become a nurse. I will graduate next year. I have an excellent typing skills, and my english proficiency is good. What do u think should i be pursuing a career. I am aiming for a lifelong career or something that will not put me out of work when i get old (im 29 y.o. now). I am also aiming for a job that will give me time also for my future husband and children. Now the dilemma is this, i am not sure if i can handle the demanding work of a nurse, though i am doing good with my schooling now. And also, i mentioned to my friend that i want a job that will make not make me wear a uniform. I want something i can dress up the way i want to. What do u think will be my ideal job? Please no non-sense replies. Pls. help me make up my mind. Tell me more about your personality. Driven? Workaholic? or Laid back? Living on a shoe string? WHEN I LIKE THE JOB, IM WORKAHOLIC AND DRIVEN. Extrovert? Introvert? IM IN THE MIDDLE. When you are at parties where are you? on the piano singing show tunes? on the couch listen to someone complain about their medical issues? Dancing? DANCING Are you the oldest, middle or youngest sibling in your family? YOUNGEST What have you been doing for work while in school? HOME, TENDING TO MY NIECES. TUTORING THEM. What would you like to wear to work? Business attire (pants suit)? Business casual (khakis and a button shirt)? Casual (jeans and a tee)? BUSINESS CASUAL.
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Tell me more about your personality. Driven? Workaholic? or Laid back? Living on a shoe string? Extrovert? Introvert? When you are at parties where are you? on the piano singing show tunes? on the couch listen to someone complain about their medical issues? Dancing? Are you the oldest, middle or youngest sibling in your family? What have you been doing for work while in school? What would you like to wear to work? Business attire (pants suit)? Business casual (khakis and a button shirt)? Casual (jeans and a tee)? I work with people to help them find a job that suits them.
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Saturday, August 28, 2010
Who said the States was the best in the West
Who said the States was the best in the West?
My and the wife and 5 other buddies are leaving the United States. I have many in demand skills that are needed everywhere especially in the States. I've got my degree in business, I.T., and Sociology. My wife is a Registered Nurse. Some of my friends that are leaving are 2 Medical Doctors, 1 Dentist, 1 Accountant, and 1 other Registered Nurse. We are very close friends and we've all reached a consensus that that United States won't be such a great place to call home in the future. It could not be more blatantly obvious the the Quality of life in the U.S. is failing while other countries are improving. My and the wife are moving to Sweden. My friends are going to Canada, Australia, and Switzerland. Most of them already have job offers and they will all be making more money with their new jobs. My question is, isn't it sad that the U.S. is failing it's own people in promising the land of Milk & Honey which it so obviously lacks? Isn’t it sad; the direction in which the U.S. is heading? So much social disorder. So much poverty. No quality healthcare for the general public at large. No retirement. No social security. All with homelessness and obesity becoming such an epidemic. And there is no relief. No help from the government. The rich continue to exploit the poor. The poor are held down with no room for advancement. There is no end in sight for how ugly the future looks for the United States. Is anyone out there even concerned about this? What can be done to stop the downward trend of the U.S. And with so many professionals ditching the States. How could the States remain competitive worldwide? Inflation is becoming a huge problem in the U.S. The cost of living continues to climb each year while the income remains the same. Also there are more imports than exports. More money if flowing OUT of the States rather than IN right now. The U.S. borrowed billions of dollars from China and still has no way to pay it back. All while the National Deficit continues to soar ever higher. More than 3 trillion right now. Ever heard the saying "The bigger they are, the harder they fall"? Well soon enough the U.S. will start crashing down. And great will be it's fall.
Other - Social Science - 2 Answers
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Don't let the door hit ya on the a$$ on the way out. Oh and by the way. You are welcome for providing you, your wife and your friends with a superior education you would not have gotten anywhere else in the world. Again you are welcome.
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This isn't an answer, because of course i can say, sure it's sad. but 1st. the milk and honey promise was only made to Israel by God. 2nd, who are "so many professionals". I'm a professional, I have my Masters in psych and working on my Ph.D, and I'm not leaving. I work mostly with MDs and other Ph.Ds and none of them are leaving. Yes there are some countries that do other things well. I hear Germany is very nice. France is out. England and surrounding are mildly interesting. The middle east is going down the tubes fast. China and Russia are no campgrounds. Canada is great i hear too. Every country has it's poor, rich and social injustices. Instead of leaving, maybe try to make your own little nitch a better place. if everyone does that then there would be no reason to leave. The government isn't the answer to all your problems. We are the answer to many of our problems. Good luck anyway.
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My and the wife and 5 other buddies are leaving the United States. I have many in demand skills that are needed everywhere especially in the States. I've got my degree in business, I.T., and Sociology. My wife is a Registered Nurse. Some of my friends that are leaving are 2 Medical Doctors, 1 Dentist, 1 Accountant, and 1 other Registered Nurse. We are very close friends and we've all reached a consensus that that United States won't be such a great place to call home in the future. It could not be more blatantly obvious the the Quality of life in the U.S. is failing while other countries are improving. My and the wife are moving to Sweden. My friends are going to Canada, Australia, and Switzerland. Most of them already have job offers and they will all be making more money with their new jobs. My question is, isn't it sad that the U.S. is failing it's own people in promising the land of Milk & Honey which it so obviously lacks? Isn’t it sad; the direction in which the U.S. is heading? So much social disorder. So much poverty. No quality healthcare for the general public at large. No retirement. No social security. All with homelessness and obesity becoming such an epidemic. And there is no relief. No help from the government. The rich continue to exploit the poor. The poor are held down with no room for advancement. There is no end in sight for how ugly the future looks for the United States. Is anyone out there even concerned about this? What can be done to stop the downward trend of the U.S. And with so many professionals ditching the States. How could the States remain competitive worldwide? Inflation is becoming a huge problem in the U.S. The cost of living continues to climb each year while the income remains the same. Also there are more imports than exports. More money if flowing OUT of the States rather than IN right now. The U.S. borrowed billions of dollars from China and still has no way to pay it back. All while the National Deficit continues to soar ever higher. More than 3 trillion right now. Ever heard the saying "The bigger they are, the harder they fall"? Well soon enough the U.S. will start crashing down. And great will be it's fall.
Other - Social Science - 2 Answers
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Don't let the door hit ya on the a$$ on the way out. Oh and by the way. You are welcome for providing you, your wife and your friends with a superior education you would not have gotten anywhere else in the world. Again you are welcome.
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This isn't an answer, because of course i can say, sure it's sad. but 1st. the milk and honey promise was only made to Israel by God. 2nd, who are "so many professionals". I'm a professional, I have my Masters in psych and working on my Ph.D, and I'm not leaving. I work mostly with MDs and other Ph.Ds and none of them are leaving. Yes there are some countries that do other things well. I hear Germany is very nice. France is out. England and surrounding are mildly interesting. The middle east is going down the tubes fast. China and Russia are no campgrounds. Canada is great i hear too. Every country has it's poor, rich and social injustices. Instead of leaving, maybe try to make your own little nitch a better place. if everyone does that then there would be no reason to leave. The government isn't the answer to all your problems. We are the answer to many of our problems. Good luck anyway.
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Saturday, August 14, 2010
Can i still visit Canada if i have a record under the first offender act in Ga
Can i still visit Canada if i have a record under the first offender act in Ga?
I was young and stupid living with an abusive boyfriend at the time ,when the next door neighbor called the cops and my ex boyfriend heard the knocks he told me that if i let him go to jail i would be on my own with our two boys i was scared cause i didn't have any family around because of him and i was scared of what he could have done to me and the kids.Saw him once hitting his mom . He got me arrested and i know he did it because he already had other records. That was my first and last encounter with the law ,when i got out after 8 hours and told him that i would say the truth when the court date comes he end up beating me up in front of my son and tried to rape me so i tried to run and called 911 that night he tried to choke me with the cable of the phone before the cops arrive .Still by the time my court date came i took a deal plea because i was affraid of him coming after me .So i got charge for simple assault and reckless conduct under the first offender act of ga in the us :( i get so upset when i think back about this whole mess and feel so ashame even though it's been 10 years ,now i am back in school trying to finish my degree and hopefully have the chance to become a nurse .Under the first offender act i was put in probation for 12 months and paid some fines and was told if i behave and get through it i would be considered as not having any conviction or lose any civil right and that is exactly what i did . Can i visit Canada? Thanks for answering . http://www.ms-firm.com/first_offender_act_in_georgia.html No it was not a felony . I would really like to know how does Canada handle the first offender act from the US .
Other - Canada - 4 Answers
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To the best of my knowledge, if you were not charged with a felony, you should be able to enter Canada. Do yourself a favor and call the Canadian authorities and ask I do not know which agency you should call.Good luck. Have a wonderful day.
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I'm sorry but your long winded drawn out rambling dissertation provides too little information for a coherent answer. No matter what your story is, if you have any criminal record, you will not be permitted to even visit Canada unless you can obtain a pardon.
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Here are the things for which you will be denied entry. Drugs, Sex Offenses. Weapons and Violence. A criminal record in itself is acceptable. It is not a question they always ask and even some of those type of offenders slip through.
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Ok, let's sweep all of the bad information that has been given here and start anew... Canadian Immigration law doesn't care that you were charged under the first offenders act or that it was a misdemeanor or any of that. All that the Canadian system is concerned with is what you would have been convicted of had the offense been committed in Canada. There are two severities of punishments in Canadian criminal law, summary and indictable. These are similar to "misdemeanor and felony. If you were convicted of two crimes, which if committed in Canada, equated to summary offences not occurring out of the same instance, you would be denied entry into Canada. If you were convicted of one crime, which if committed in Canada, equated to an indictable offense, you would also be denied entry. Assault in Canada is what's known as a hybrid offense. It can either go summary of indictable. Canadian immigration law ignores this and will always look at a hybrid offense as if it were an indictable. That means, your conviction in the USA for simple assault would equate to assault in Canada and you would be "inadmissible". Fortunately, it is of a less severe nature and after 10 years you would be "deemed rehabilitated" and allowed into Canada so long as you had no other convictions on your record. Now, from what you said at the end, your conviction may have been what's known as "adjourned in contemplation of dismissal" or ACD for short. This means that if you complete the probationary period and do not commit anymore offenses, the conviction is dismissed. Under Canadian immigration law, this would not be held against you AFTER the conviction was dismissed. Either way, you shouldn't have any problem assuming it WAS 10 years ago. If you received a pardon, you would also be allowed into Canada. If you were under 18 at the time the offense occurred, you would also be allowed into Canada. Enjoy the CORRECT information.
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I was young and stupid living with an abusive boyfriend at the time ,when the next door neighbor called the cops and my ex boyfriend heard the knocks he told me that if i let him go to jail i would be on my own with our two boys i was scared cause i didn't have any family around because of him and i was scared of what he could have done to me and the kids.Saw him once hitting his mom . He got me arrested and i know he did it because he already had other records. That was my first and last encounter with the law ,when i got out after 8 hours and told him that i would say the truth when the court date comes he end up beating me up in front of my son and tried to rape me so i tried to run and called 911 that night he tried to choke me with the cable of the phone before the cops arrive .Still by the time my court date came i took a deal plea because i was affraid of him coming after me .So i got charge for simple assault and reckless conduct under the first offender act of ga in the us :( i get so upset when i think back about this whole mess and feel so ashame even though it's been 10 years ,now i am back in school trying to finish my degree and hopefully have the chance to become a nurse .Under the first offender act i was put in probation for 12 months and paid some fines and was told if i behave and get through it i would be considered as not having any conviction or lose any civil right and that is exactly what i did . Can i visit Canada? Thanks for answering . http://www.ms-firm.com/first_offender_act_in_georgia.html No it was not a felony . I would really like to know how does Canada handle the first offender act from the US .
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To the best of my knowledge, if you were not charged with a felony, you should be able to enter Canada. Do yourself a favor and call the Canadian authorities and ask I do not know which agency you should call.Good luck. Have a wonderful day.
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I'm sorry but your long winded drawn out rambling dissertation provides too little information for a coherent answer. No matter what your story is, if you have any criminal record, you will not be permitted to even visit Canada unless you can obtain a pardon.
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Here are the things for which you will be denied entry. Drugs, Sex Offenses. Weapons and Violence. A criminal record in itself is acceptable. It is not a question they always ask and even some of those type of offenders slip through.
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Ok, let's sweep all of the bad information that has been given here and start anew... Canadian Immigration law doesn't care that you were charged under the first offenders act or that it was a misdemeanor or any of that. All that the Canadian system is concerned with is what you would have been convicted of had the offense been committed in Canada. There are two severities of punishments in Canadian criminal law, summary and indictable. These are similar to "misdemeanor and felony. If you were convicted of two crimes, which if committed in Canada, equated to summary offences not occurring out of the same instance, you would be denied entry into Canada. If you were convicted of one crime, which if committed in Canada, equated to an indictable offense, you would also be denied entry. Assault in Canada is what's known as a hybrid offense. It can either go summary of indictable. Canadian immigration law ignores this and will always look at a hybrid offense as if it were an indictable. That means, your conviction in the USA for simple assault would equate to assault in Canada and you would be "inadmissible". Fortunately, it is of a less severe nature and after 10 years you would be "deemed rehabilitated" and allowed into Canada so long as you had no other convictions on your record. Now, from what you said at the end, your conviction may have been what's known as "adjourned in contemplation of dismissal" or ACD for short. This means that if you complete the probationary period and do not commit anymore offenses, the conviction is dismissed. Under Canadian immigration law, this would not be held against you AFTER the conviction was dismissed. Either way, you shouldn't have any problem assuming it WAS 10 years ago. If you received a pardon, you would also be allowed into Canada. If you were under 18 at the time the offense occurred, you would also be allowed into Canada. Enjoy the CORRECT information.
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Saturday, August 7, 2010
Special Education teachers:Are there alot of opportunities instored for me in other countries
Special Education teachers:Are there alot of opportunities instored for me in other countries?
I am from the Philippines and currently taking up Elementary Education majoring in Special Education. I took up this course because a cousin who has autism whom I love very much somewhat inspired me to work on this degree. I am just curious, what is the real deal about special educators abroad? Is their a demand for us like in countries like the US, Canada, Australia,etc somehow like for the nurses? I just want to experience working abroad and honestly, to earn more.
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Yes, there's definitely demand for more ESE teachers (at least in the US). You would have to be certified by whatever state you chose to work in, but as long as you have a B.A. that shouldn't be too difficult. You might have to take some more courses.
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www.answers.com/topic/education - www.buyitcanada.com/Ottawa/Education - questia.com/CM.qst?D=se1jp&CRID=jp_education&KEY=education_journals www.sabine.k12.la.us/vrschool/SPED.htm -
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Virtually every state in the United States has a shortage of credentialed Special Education teachers. Each state has its own credential requirements, so you may want to do some research before you decide where you would want to live. However, in many areas, the shortage is severe enough that districts will hire people who are enrolled in the Special Education credential program but who have not yet received their credential. So you would have a good chance for finding a job in many parts of the United States.
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There is a 12% shortage of Special ed teacher in US. So...yes, there is opportunity here. But, you must be certified for the state you are living in...
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well special education is very important for several reasons to help students that have special needs and it is very good . yes because we need more special education teachers why we need them because many children are born with special need only a secial education teacher can give.
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I am from the Philippines and currently taking up Elementary Education majoring in Special Education. I took up this course because a cousin who has autism whom I love very much somewhat inspired me to work on this degree. I am just curious, what is the real deal about special educators abroad? Is their a demand for us like in countries like the US, Canada, Australia,etc somehow like for the nurses? I just want to experience working abroad and honestly, to earn more.
Special Education - 5 Answers
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Yes, there's definitely demand for more ESE teachers (at least in the US). You would have to be certified by whatever state you chose to work in, but as long as you have a B.A. that shouldn't be too difficult. You might have to take some more courses.
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www.answers.com/topic/education - www.buyitcanada.com/Ottawa/Education - questia.com/CM.qst?D=se1jp&CRID=jp_education&KEY=education_journals www.sabine.k12.la.us/vrschool/SPED.htm -
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Virtually every state in the United States has a shortage of credentialed Special Education teachers. Each state has its own credential requirements, so you may want to do some research before you decide where you would want to live. However, in many areas, the shortage is severe enough that districts will hire people who are enrolled in the Special Education credential program but who have not yet received their credential. So you would have a good chance for finding a job in many parts of the United States.
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There is a 12% shortage of Special ed teacher in US. So...yes, there is opportunity here. But, you must be certified for the state you are living in...
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well special education is very important for several reasons to help students that have special needs and it is very good . yes because we need more special education teachers why we need them because many children are born with special need only a secial education teacher can give.
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Sunday, August 1, 2010
How was your year
How was your year?
Mine had its ups and downs I gave birth to a healthy baby boy even thoigh the father left me high and dry when I was 6 1/2 mos preggo. (no family nearby) I finished my Nursing degree (RN-BSN) I switched to a higher paying job, but I am forced to quit b/c I can't work the hours they require due to daycare. I have to find a new job (shouldn't be a problem), yet I worry about the gap in employment and having to get insurance for my little boy. Had to get a c-section (my parents from Canada stayed w/me for 8 weeks while I recovered), but was back at the gym 5 weeks later and I am in phenomenal shape. Went thru emotional hell and counselling b/c of my break-up, but I'm getting back to normal!! Being a single mom has been tough, but it's getting better!! Father is offering no help (will file for child support soon) How about you?
Polls & Surveys - 7 Answers
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One of the worst in my life, I got my heartbroken, not once, not twice, but three times. Wahoo!
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It doesn't compare to yourS...cause I have had a vonderbar year, darlink! It didn't start off real good but it is finishing with a bang. congrats on the RN and finishing. GOOD FOR YOU!
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whoa, thats tough. mine too.. lot of exams, got raped, bf left, grandma passed away, etc. sobs but i believe next year will be a better year :) i'll finish highschool and go to college and move on with my life merry xmas and happy new yeaar :) wish a better year for you too
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Very good for you. My years are the same. I am a Special Olympics athlete in Swimming and Bowling. I seen a few movies with friends. Is a CNA very hard work? I don't spell very good and can't do 10 things at once.
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So sorry to hear about your baby's father. Sure is hard to get the job you enjoy if you're a mother because employers have no mercy! Mine could be better, but it also can be worse. Spiritually speaking, this is my best year. God took me places to help me to learn how I can truly grow closer to Him and He renewed me. I still am work in progress. Circumstances forced me to be away from my family, so it was MAJOR adjustment to be away from the area I spent my whole life in. But I managed to adjust. It helped for me to let go of things I cannot change and put everything in God's hands. I learned to put more faith in Him. I had lost three people, one of them a relative. Three funerals. but I'm alright now. I believe that 2008 will be a much better year for me, including the fact my child will start school. I'm here if you ever need/want to talk! ((((((BEAR HUGS))))!
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GREAT
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Mine was ok... i also had my first child this year (AMAZING) I dont think i would have gotten through this year without my little guy. I think next year will definately be better because im going to go back to school. Id have to say if I didnt have my son this year would have been terrible but he is my world.. he made my year :) You are totally right.. being a single mom is rough but it has its rewards also, which im sure you will agree! Congrats to you on finishing school :) Its mommies like you that make me want to go back to school and have faith that i can do it! :) I hope everything works out for you!
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Mine had its ups and downs I gave birth to a healthy baby boy even thoigh the father left me high and dry when I was 6 1/2 mos preggo. (no family nearby) I finished my Nursing degree (RN-BSN) I switched to a higher paying job, but I am forced to quit b/c I can't work the hours they require due to daycare. I have to find a new job (shouldn't be a problem), yet I worry about the gap in employment and having to get insurance for my little boy. Had to get a c-section (my parents from Canada stayed w/me for 8 weeks while I recovered), but was back at the gym 5 weeks later and I am in phenomenal shape. Went thru emotional hell and counselling b/c of my break-up, but I'm getting back to normal!! Being a single mom has been tough, but it's getting better!! Father is offering no help (will file for child support soon) How about you?
Polls & Surveys - 7 Answers
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One of the worst in my life, I got my heartbroken, not once, not twice, but three times. Wahoo!
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It doesn't compare to yourS...cause I have had a vonderbar year, darlink! It didn't start off real good but it is finishing with a bang. congrats on the RN and finishing. GOOD FOR YOU!
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whoa, thats tough. mine too.. lot of exams, got raped, bf left, grandma passed away, etc. sobs but i believe next year will be a better year :) i'll finish highschool and go to college and move on with my life merry xmas and happy new yeaar :) wish a better year for you too
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Very good for you. My years are the same. I am a Special Olympics athlete in Swimming and Bowling. I seen a few movies with friends. Is a CNA very hard work? I don't spell very good and can't do 10 things at once.
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So sorry to hear about your baby's father. Sure is hard to get the job you enjoy if you're a mother because employers have no mercy! Mine could be better, but it also can be worse. Spiritually speaking, this is my best year. God took me places to help me to learn how I can truly grow closer to Him and He renewed me. I still am work in progress. Circumstances forced me to be away from my family, so it was MAJOR adjustment to be away from the area I spent my whole life in. But I managed to adjust. It helped for me to let go of things I cannot change and put everything in God's hands. I learned to put more faith in Him. I had lost three people, one of them a relative. Three funerals. but I'm alright now. I believe that 2008 will be a much better year for me, including the fact my child will start school. I'm here if you ever need/want to talk! ((((((BEAR HUGS))))!
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GREAT
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Mine was ok... i also had my first child this year (AMAZING) I dont think i would have gotten through this year without my little guy. I think next year will definately be better because im going to go back to school. Id have to say if I didnt have my son this year would have been terrible but he is my world.. he made my year :) You are totally right.. being a single mom is rough but it has its rewards also, which im sure you will agree! Congrats to you on finishing school :) Its mommies like you that make me want to go back to school and have faith that i can do it! :) I hope everything works out for you!
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Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Jobs that would allow for US relocation
Jobs that would allow for US relocation?
I am looking into university degrees in Australia (I am an Aussie citizen) at the moment and there are several fields I am interested in. I want to move to the US or Canada within a few years after graduating with a degree. What jobs/career fields would offer a high chance of the possibility of relocating to one of these two countries? I am aware that there are job opportunities through agencies for nursing that can help you gain employment in the USA and Canada, but are there other agencies/opportunities that would provide employment like this? Thanks
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Physicians, surgeons, RN (4 year degree nurses), some engineers in mechanical design, electronics, and software engineering, and a very few other professions would be the most likely choices to be able to get a U.S. work visa, an arduous and expensive effort which you must persuade a potential employer to do on your behalf. Another means is to work for a multi-national company which relocates you. The large hotel chains, manufacturing, transportation, and similar companies are the way to do it, especially if your skills are less technical.
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If you were to go to the US or Canada you would have to meet the criteria for nursing licensure as well as meet the requirements for a work visa or immigration.To get a Green Card so you can work in the US you are looking at about 6 year wait. Licensing can be a lengthy and expensive process as well.To qualify as an RN in Canada you need to have your BSN ( 4 year nursing degree) as well as meeting the requirements for immigration or a work visa.( but the wait is not as long as that for a Green Card) US and Canadian nurses are generalist trained so you would need theory and clinical hours in all areas including adult, peds, OB/maternity and mental health nursing. Using an agency does change/speed up any of this process.They cannot get you a license or work visa any faster than you can yourself. All you are paying them for is filling out papers that you can easily fill out yourself. Using an agency does not change the fact that you would need a nursing license and work visa/immigration before you could work there.Being a nurse does not make it any easier to get permission to work in another country.Especially right now with thousands of new grads struggling to find work in both countries.
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I am looking into university degrees in Australia (I am an Aussie citizen) at the moment and there are several fields I am interested in. I want to move to the US or Canada within a few years after graduating with a degree. What jobs/career fields would offer a high chance of the possibility of relocating to one of these two countries? I am aware that there are job opportunities through agencies for nursing that can help you gain employment in the USA and Canada, but are there other agencies/opportunities that would provide employment like this? Thanks
Other - United States - 2 Answers
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Physicians, surgeons, RN (4 year degree nurses), some engineers in mechanical design, electronics, and software engineering, and a very few other professions would be the most likely choices to be able to get a U.S. work visa, an arduous and expensive effort which you must persuade a potential employer to do on your behalf. Another means is to work for a multi-national company which relocates you. The large hotel chains, manufacturing, transportation, and similar companies are the way to do it, especially if your skills are less technical.
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If you were to go to the US or Canada you would have to meet the criteria for nursing licensure as well as meet the requirements for a work visa or immigration.To get a Green Card so you can work in the US you are looking at about 6 year wait. Licensing can be a lengthy and expensive process as well.To qualify as an RN in Canada you need to have your BSN ( 4 year nursing degree) as well as meeting the requirements for immigration or a work visa.( but the wait is not as long as that for a Green Card) US and Canadian nurses are generalist trained so you would need theory and clinical hours in all areas including adult, peds, OB/maternity and mental health nursing. Using an agency does change/speed up any of this process.They cannot get you a license or work visa any faster than you can yourself. All you are paying them for is filling out papers that you can easily fill out yourself. Using an agency does not change the fact that you would need a nursing license and work visa/immigration before you could work there.Being a nurse does not make it any easier to get permission to work in another country.Especially right now with thousands of new grads struggling to find work in both countries.
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Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Is Life in Canada Better for Gays and Liberals than Life in the United States
Is Life in Canada Better for Gays and Liberals than Life in the United States?
I'm a 32-year-old nursing student and fiction writer. I'm also gay, very liberal, and live in Portland, Oregon, one of the last lefty strongholds in the United States. Problem is, A LOT of politically moderate/fiscally conservative folk from California and the Midwest seem to be moving here. Call them hipsters, call them yuppies, what ever you will... they are snapping up our jobs (with their multiple degrees that mom and dad paid for) and driving real estate prices through the roof. A cottage the size of a Fisher Price playhouse will easily rake in $400k in the "liberal" Southeast where I currently rent. I will never make enough money to own a house in PDX. I'd like some input from other American ex-patriots, liberals, environmentalists, feminists, socialists, LGBT folk who are residing in Canada now. Is it REALLY better than the States? Does the fact that the Canadian economy leans more toward socialism instead of the predatory capitalism of the U.S. make a difference at all?
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered - 7 Answers
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CANADA is better for you
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i think so (could you like get married in canada but then still live in u.s.a
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well gay marriage is legal in Canada and people seem to be much more excepting. I've only been to Canada once but it's obvious people are more excepting their in general
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Like anywhere it depends where in Canada you move. As I recall central Canada is conservative, but as you get out to coast on either end it seems to get more liberal, especially in bigger cities. Urban areas are more liberal everywhere it seems. But I seriously think many places are better than the USA right now. Problem is that if you leave, and thus don't end up voting presumably, you can't have a say in changing the USA for the better. But that said, Canada is great, very diverse, good housing values at least where I am(in Alberta because of the huge boom housing costs a lot because there's just such high demand), we have a stable economy, and so forth. So far I've found I like Montreal best for LGBT related things. Their gay village seems more like the one in San Francisco. I found that a bit nicer than somewhere like my town where the gay village is just a bar. Anyways, again, it's all about where you go, Canada is the second biggest country in the world, that's a lot of room for people to vary.
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It is true that the Canadian economy gears more towards socialism, however the degree to which it does differs per province. Places like Alberta and Ontario, are becoming more and more privatlitized in attempts to generate more revenue for the already wealthy province. Thus causing extreme inflation. Housing, utilities and food prices are through the roof. As well, both provinces are noted for their right-wing nature. Then you have Manitoba and Saskatchewan, which are predominately agricultural. Manitoba is a very left-wing, ultra-liberal province, which supports our most socialist party, the NDP. However, there is little work, low incomes, and an overpopulation of Aboriginals and immigrants. It has the highest murder rate per capita in all of Canada! Saskatchewan is still NDP, however not as socialist as Manitoba. Quebec is a francophone community, which will be impossible for someone who does not speak fluent french to live. Their domninating party is the Bloc Quebecois, a party that supports the Quebec seperatist movement (they believe the French people entitled to the land of Quebec, and wish to seperate from Canada). They are predominatly Roman Catholic, and do not support gay marriage. The Maritimes (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, and PEI) are built on the backs of the first scottish/irish/english settlers to Canada. This is were the settlers landed, and began to develop the country. It is a traditionalist province, which legalized same-sex marriage in 3 of the 4 provinces (with the exception of PEI). Howeover, locally it is frowned upon. Then there is B.C., the most socialist part of Canada. They are currently governed by our middle-slightly-leaning-to-the-left party the Liberals. They are considered the granola-crunchers of Canada. However, they experience much cultural tension between the various groups that live there. As well, housing prices are very expensive, while food is low. They are a rich province, however not the richest (Alberta is). The current governing party of Canada is the PC's(Progressive Conservatives), which support business and conservatism. However, they hold a minority government. Overall, Canada is a great place. Jobs are plentiful, and rights are still maintained. The best place for jobs would be Alberta, however it would contrast with your beliefs and is extremely pricey. B.C. would correspond with your beliefs, but it is also pricey. Jobs are moderately easy to find. The Maritimes have no jobs, and is moderately priced. Manitoba has some jobs, however only government employment. The province is basically falling apart. Saskatchewan is doing O.K. and is expected to continue growing slowly. Jobs and pricing is fair. Ontario is very expensive, and jobs are somewhat easy to find. Quebec is largely protected by the government, so jobs and housing are stable. Hope this helps!
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I'd say Canada. But before moving there make sure you do research on why you're moving there and anything that could happen. note: just because something is better doesn't mean that you still won't have problems.
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I'm a 32-year-old nursing student and fiction writer. I'm also gay, very liberal, and live in Portland, Oregon, one of the last lefty strongholds in the United States. Problem is, A LOT of politically moderate/fiscally conservative folk from California and the Midwest seem to be moving here. Call them hipsters, call them yuppies, what ever you will... they are snapping up our jobs (with their multiple degrees that mom and dad paid for) and driving real estate prices through the roof. A cottage the size of a Fisher Price playhouse will easily rake in $400k in the "liberal" Southeast where I currently rent. I will never make enough money to own a house in PDX. I'd like some input from other American ex-patriots, liberals, environmentalists, feminists, socialists, LGBT folk who are residing in Canada now. Is it REALLY better than the States? Does the fact that the Canadian economy leans more toward socialism instead of the predatory capitalism of the U.S. make a difference at all?
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered - 7 Answers
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CANADA is better for you
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i think so (could you like get married in canada but then still live in u.s.a
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well gay marriage is legal in Canada and people seem to be much more excepting. I've only been to Canada once but it's obvious people are more excepting their in general
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Like anywhere it depends where in Canada you move. As I recall central Canada is conservative, but as you get out to coast on either end it seems to get more liberal, especially in bigger cities. Urban areas are more liberal everywhere it seems. But I seriously think many places are better than the USA right now. Problem is that if you leave, and thus don't end up voting presumably, you can't have a say in changing the USA for the better. But that said, Canada is great, very diverse, good housing values at least where I am(in Alberta because of the huge boom housing costs a lot because there's just such high demand), we have a stable economy, and so forth. So far I've found I like Montreal best for LGBT related things. Their gay village seems more like the one in San Francisco. I found that a bit nicer than somewhere like my town where the gay village is just a bar. Anyways, again, it's all about where you go, Canada is the second biggest country in the world, that's a lot of room for people to vary.
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It is true that the Canadian economy gears more towards socialism, however the degree to which it does differs per province. Places like Alberta and Ontario, are becoming more and more privatlitized in attempts to generate more revenue for the already wealthy province. Thus causing extreme inflation. Housing, utilities and food prices are through the roof. As well, both provinces are noted for their right-wing nature. Then you have Manitoba and Saskatchewan, which are predominately agricultural. Manitoba is a very left-wing, ultra-liberal province, which supports our most socialist party, the NDP. However, there is little work, low incomes, and an overpopulation of Aboriginals and immigrants. It has the highest murder rate per capita in all of Canada! Saskatchewan is still NDP, however not as socialist as Manitoba. Quebec is a francophone community, which will be impossible for someone who does not speak fluent french to live. Their domninating party is the Bloc Quebecois, a party that supports the Quebec seperatist movement (they believe the French people entitled to the land of Quebec, and wish to seperate from Canada). They are predominatly Roman Catholic, and do not support gay marriage. The Maritimes (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, and PEI) are built on the backs of the first scottish/irish/english settlers to Canada. This is were the settlers landed, and began to develop the country. It is a traditionalist province, which legalized same-sex marriage in 3 of the 4 provinces (with the exception of PEI). Howeover, locally it is frowned upon. Then there is B.C., the most socialist part of Canada. They are currently governed by our middle-slightly-leaning-to-the-left party the Liberals. They are considered the granola-crunchers of Canada. However, they experience much cultural tension between the various groups that live there. As well, housing prices are very expensive, while food is low. They are a rich province, however not the richest (Alberta is). The current governing party of Canada is the PC's(Progressive Conservatives), which support business and conservatism. However, they hold a minority government. Overall, Canada is a great place. Jobs are plentiful, and rights are still maintained. The best place for jobs would be Alberta, however it would contrast with your beliefs and is extremely pricey. B.C. would correspond with your beliefs, but it is also pricey. Jobs are moderately easy to find. The Maritimes have no jobs, and is moderately priced. Manitoba has some jobs, however only government employment. The province is basically falling apart. Saskatchewan is doing O.K. and is expected to continue growing slowly. Jobs and pricing is fair. Ontario is very expensive, and jobs are somewhat easy to find. Quebec is largely protected by the government, so jobs and housing are stable. Hope this helps!
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I'd say Canada. But before moving there make sure you do research on why you're moving there and anything that could happen. note: just because something is better doesn't mean that you still won't have problems.
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Wednesday, July 7, 2010
My family's making me suicidal, but I'm stuck here. What to do with my life, I need advice desperately
My family's making me suicidal, but I'm stuck here. What to do with my life, I need advice desperately?
I know this is long, but I'm very desperate for help, and I don't have any friends to go to with my problems... - Im 20 and live at home with my family while Im job searching. I had to leave college, because I couldnt afford it any longer (Im absolutely broke and cant pay for it & no fin. aid is available except taking out large loans) - While living at home, Im having tons of family problems with my mom. To the point where she's tried smacking me around, because I think she sees what she wants to see. She flipped out at me when i was looking in our freezer for my frozen meal & random prepackaged food she over-stuffed in our freezer fell out & i couldnt catch it, so she thinks I'm 'throwing' food around intentionally. I dont how she can come up with something so preposterous & how that would even make sense in her mind. :S - My brother is just as hateful as my mom and says hurtful things like "no one likes you" whenever I come out of my room to grab a drink or if I walk by him. He bullies me like this almost daily. - The hatred and negativity from living here got so bad that I emailed the only 2 people who I know for a temporary place to stay so that I can get away. Although neither replied back so Im literally stuck here, broke, and job searching with no results. I want to work desperately so I can move out. - Im stressed out and cant fall asleep at night for the last 2 weeks. Im crying almost every night and cant control how hopeless I feel about my future. - Also, Im starving and lost 7 lbs in 2 weeks. My mom stopped buying food for me (Ive been a vegetarian for 10 years) when she grocery shops for my family. Its like i dont even exist and she spends my dads money on food for everyone but me. - The only positive in my life is my *one* real friend from Canada, who said he can help me and I can stay with him while I get my life straightened out. But moving to Canada is impossible, Im in the US and the paperwork + the fees + the time to process the paperwork makes it so that I cant even see my only friend when I really need to. - Im thinking of seriously joining the military because its the only way I'll be able to get away from my toxic 'family,' get some food, and a FT place to work... - Ive been depressed for years, but never this severely depressed... I feel like Ive lost everything, my hearts been ripped out, Im crippled emotionally and mentally, and I have no way out of this situation. I want to become a nurse, but I cant pay for it on a minimum wage job and I CAN NOT still live here for 2-3 more years while taking nursing classes. I honestly feel like without a nursing degree, I have no future because Im shy and that kills my chances of getting most jobs. What can I do? Take the plunge and join the military? I have no friends to stay with, I cant find a FT job to pay rent. Im broke and cant move to Canada. I cant stay here any longer because it's crippling me and tearing me down day by day.
Family - 9 Answers
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This was a little long to read, but the keywords I skimmed were ''fees'', ''college'', ''Mom says no one likes you.'' etc. The problems you have do not warrant suicide, rather a rational solution is required and did not need this long question. Simple - remove yourself from your family, do what you had said, join the military, do voluntary work in remote villages of Africa, South America, East Asia. Do something to accommodate your goals and needs, it's that simple.
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Suicide is NEVER the answer. The saying goes its a "permanent solution for a temporary problem". You will figure things out but never think about taking your own life no matter how desperate your situation may be.
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I so understand you . I hope my suggestions can help these are resources and ideas. Go to your nearest church and seek help as far as starting with volunteering... bring positive energy to yourself by a daily prayer and actively searching for the answer. How about job corps in LA, or enlist for the navy. Los Angeles county has a private nursing program that is very minimal. as long as you maintain good grades. start networking with all kinds of people...... Envision what you want and ignore you;re mom she is unhappy! pair up with some one ur age and rent a room and maybe start talking to managers in person. Be polite and have a pleasent outlook on things. go to barnes and nobles and DREAM!
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i say go military reserves thier give u decent pay on top of paying for school ur be based her so little if no chance of going to the cluster f**k bush got us into and on top of that boot camp will get u out of ur house almost over night and u get paid while ur thier+hazard pay and a signing bonus so ur most likely be able to afford a small house when boot camp is done or atleast rent a place. so basically u join up and about 1-2 weeks later ur in boot camp away from ur "fam" and ur most likely make life long friends while doin it. good luck
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Joining the military is a big commitment. Of all the people that I know that have joined, have said it's the best decision they have ever made. It's a minimum of four years, but you are right in that you are taken care of. I too have been suicidal before. I know how iit feels to feel trapped and to feel like people don't care. I think it's sad that your own family is treating you like that. The issues lye with them and not with you. Aside from joining the military, have you thought of going to a homeless shelter for a while. You can get some food and many of them aid in the job search process? I wish you the best of luck and don't give up. If you give up, they win. Things will get better and there are resources out there to help you.
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I can honestly relate to what your going through with your mother. This happens to be my last year of high school, and my mother is just informing me she has no money for me to attend college. Sadly my dreams of becoming a lawyer does not seem real. I am slowly beginning to feel as if killing myself is my only other way out of my mother's house. But when I think of the harm I would cause I rather stay alive. The road always get darker before you see light. This may. seem like a bad moment, but the best thing to do is keep trying that is all you can do. I understand your mother is not being helpful at this point. But you have to believe in yourself because at this point nobody else but you can and will do so. As for college maybe you should try the navy you will go to school get out your mother's house and get paid. I'm thinking of it as of now, it may not be your plan but you will get respect go to school and get paid. I know its bad now but you have to look for something to pull yourself out this hole. Once you go to the navy you will find yourself will doors being opened, no more mother. Staying in that house does not seem to help you. That is my advice to you, but killing yourself so young think of all you can do what you have and haven't seen. Trust me live for today so you may see a better tomorrow
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First thing is pray pray pray pray The next thing go to Americorps. Gov I am sure there are several opportunity's there on the website. Joining the military is not the worst you can do at least if you get through boot camp and stay up to a year school is free. There is also job corps I believe you can still join as well as Peace corps which give thousands of dollars for school once you back in the states. Don't give up I wouldn't try to get to Canada sometimes people change once you live with them. Have you tried women shelters sometimes they will help you get establish in your own place with little money for rent. Google the Salvation Army or any Human Health Services Agency in your city they can help assit you by giving you resources for housing and jobs.
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The military sounds like a good option for you. You will be able to care for yourself, have a place to stay, and learn how to get along with others.
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I'm so sorry you're having a rough time. If you can, please see a doctor about your depression. there are meds and therapies that help so much. Also, a therapist could help you learn how to deal with your horrible family. Does your family have medical insurance that would cover a visit and medication? If not find a free clinic. Yes! Join the military! That is such an excellent idea! job experience! a place to live! medical care! an education! especially since you want to be a nurse! You can get out from under this dark cloud and have a bright, exciting future! Go enroll TODAY! Good luck! YOu can do it!
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I know this is long, but I'm very desperate for help, and I don't have any friends to go to with my problems... - Im 20 and live at home with my family while Im job searching. I had to leave college, because I couldnt afford it any longer (Im absolutely broke and cant pay for it & no fin. aid is available except taking out large loans) - While living at home, Im having tons of family problems with my mom. To the point where she's tried smacking me around, because I think she sees what she wants to see. She flipped out at me when i was looking in our freezer for my frozen meal & random prepackaged food she over-stuffed in our freezer fell out & i couldnt catch it, so she thinks I'm 'throwing' food around intentionally. I dont how she can come up with something so preposterous & how that would even make sense in her mind. :S - My brother is just as hateful as my mom and says hurtful things like "no one likes you" whenever I come out of my room to grab a drink or if I walk by him. He bullies me like this almost daily. - The hatred and negativity from living here got so bad that I emailed the only 2 people who I know for a temporary place to stay so that I can get away. Although neither replied back so Im literally stuck here, broke, and job searching with no results. I want to work desperately so I can move out. - Im stressed out and cant fall asleep at night for the last 2 weeks. Im crying almost every night and cant control how hopeless I feel about my future. - Also, Im starving and lost 7 lbs in 2 weeks. My mom stopped buying food for me (Ive been a vegetarian for 10 years) when she grocery shops for my family. Its like i dont even exist and she spends my dads money on food for everyone but me. - The only positive in my life is my *one* real friend from Canada, who said he can help me and I can stay with him while I get my life straightened out. But moving to Canada is impossible, Im in the US and the paperwork + the fees + the time to process the paperwork makes it so that I cant even see my only friend when I really need to. - Im thinking of seriously joining the military because its the only way I'll be able to get away from my toxic 'family,' get some food, and a FT place to work... - Ive been depressed for years, but never this severely depressed... I feel like Ive lost everything, my hearts been ripped out, Im crippled emotionally and mentally, and I have no way out of this situation. I want to become a nurse, but I cant pay for it on a minimum wage job and I CAN NOT still live here for 2-3 more years while taking nursing classes. I honestly feel like without a nursing degree, I have no future because Im shy and that kills my chances of getting most jobs. What can I do? Take the plunge and join the military? I have no friends to stay with, I cant find a FT job to pay rent. Im broke and cant move to Canada. I cant stay here any longer because it's crippling me and tearing me down day by day.
Family - 9 Answers
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1 :
This was a little long to read, but the keywords I skimmed were ''fees'', ''college'', ''Mom says no one likes you.'' etc. The problems you have do not warrant suicide, rather a rational solution is required and did not need this long question. Simple - remove yourself from your family, do what you had said, join the military, do voluntary work in remote villages of Africa, South America, East Asia. Do something to accommodate your goals and needs, it's that simple.
2 :
Suicide is NEVER the answer. The saying goes its a "permanent solution for a temporary problem". You will figure things out but never think about taking your own life no matter how desperate your situation may be.
3 :
I so understand you . I hope my suggestions can help these are resources and ideas. Go to your nearest church and seek help as far as starting with volunteering... bring positive energy to yourself by a daily prayer and actively searching for the answer. How about job corps in LA, or enlist for the navy. Los Angeles county has a private nursing program that is very minimal. as long as you maintain good grades. start networking with all kinds of people...... Envision what you want and ignore you;re mom she is unhappy! pair up with some one ur age and rent a room and maybe start talking to managers in person. Be polite and have a pleasent outlook on things. go to barnes and nobles and DREAM!
4 :
i say go military reserves thier give u decent pay on top of paying for school ur be based her so little if no chance of going to the cluster f**k bush got us into and on top of that boot camp will get u out of ur house almost over night and u get paid while ur thier+hazard pay and a signing bonus so ur most likely be able to afford a small house when boot camp is done or atleast rent a place. so basically u join up and about 1-2 weeks later ur in boot camp away from ur "fam" and ur most likely make life long friends while doin it. good luck
5 :
Joining the military is a big commitment. Of all the people that I know that have joined, have said it's the best decision they have ever made. It's a minimum of four years, but you are right in that you are taken care of. I too have been suicidal before. I know how iit feels to feel trapped and to feel like people don't care. I think it's sad that your own family is treating you like that. The issues lye with them and not with you. Aside from joining the military, have you thought of going to a homeless shelter for a while. You can get some food and many of them aid in the job search process? I wish you the best of luck and don't give up. If you give up, they win. Things will get better and there are resources out there to help you.
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I can honestly relate to what your going through with your mother. This happens to be my last year of high school, and my mother is just informing me she has no money for me to attend college. Sadly my dreams of becoming a lawyer does not seem real. I am slowly beginning to feel as if killing myself is my only other way out of my mother's house. But when I think of the harm I would cause I rather stay alive. The road always get darker before you see light. This may. seem like a bad moment, but the best thing to do is keep trying that is all you can do. I understand your mother is not being helpful at this point. But you have to believe in yourself because at this point nobody else but you can and will do so. As for college maybe you should try the navy you will go to school get out your mother's house and get paid. I'm thinking of it as of now, it may not be your plan but you will get respect go to school and get paid. I know its bad now but you have to look for something to pull yourself out this hole. Once you go to the navy you will find yourself will doors being opened, no more mother. Staying in that house does not seem to help you. That is my advice to you, but killing yourself so young think of all you can do what you have and haven't seen. Trust me live for today so you may see a better tomorrow
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First thing is pray pray pray pray The next thing go to Americorps. Gov I am sure there are several opportunity's there on the website. Joining the military is not the worst you can do at least if you get through boot camp and stay up to a year school is free. There is also job corps I believe you can still join as well as Peace corps which give thousands of dollars for school once you back in the states. Don't give up I wouldn't try to get to Canada sometimes people change once you live with them. Have you tried women shelters sometimes they will help you get establish in your own place with little money for rent. Google the Salvation Army or any Human Health Services Agency in your city they can help assit you by giving you resources for housing and jobs.
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The military sounds like a good option for you. You will be able to care for yourself, have a place to stay, and learn how to get along with others.
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I'm so sorry you're having a rough time. If you can, please see a doctor about your depression. there are meds and therapies that help so much. Also, a therapist could help you learn how to deal with your horrible family. Does your family have medical insurance that would cover a visit and medication? If not find a free clinic. Yes! Join the military! That is such an excellent idea! job experience! a place to live! medical care! an education! especially since you want to be a nurse! You can get out from under this dark cloud and have a bright, exciting future! Go enroll TODAY! Good luck! YOu can do it!
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Thursday, July 1, 2010
I want to move to Vancouver, Canada. Please HELP me
I want to move to Vancouver, Canada. Please HELP me!?
I'm about to graduate from college and I choose a program for a year to be a practical nurse. I want to continue my studies and get a bachelor's degree to be a RN. Can practical nurses find jobs in Vancouver? I'm 20 and I've always wanted to move to Canada. I choose Vancouver because I want to also pursue my acting career. Is Vancouver the right place to go? How expensive will it be for me to find an apartment for myself. Will I be able to live there legally if I decide to move this year? I'm so confused and I really need help from any Canadians who really live there or know Canada well to please explain to me. This is really important to me. I want to also continue going to college. I was wondering is there any type of help like federal aid for college students? I also read Canada is a really expensive country to live in...I'm not rich or anything but I'm sure people still manage to survive in Canada right? I lived in NYC and everything is expensive there too and I did okay. I worked and went to school and didn't spend my money on junk. Just to pay bills and food. Oh and I also wanted to ask if I buy a car, is insurance really expensive there too? Does Vancouver have public transportation like NYC does? I plan on saving up money to make a trip to Vancouver with my mom to see how the country is like. Which months should I avoid traveling? No rude answers please and excuse me if I have any writing errors. I'm in a bit of a rush now lol.
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get some infos from this site www.vancouver.hm/immigration.html about moving into Vancouver Canada
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For you to attend college here, you must apply as an International student and pay International tuition fees. Much more than what a Canadian citizen pays. There are no Canadian bursaries or grants available to foreign students, only citizens. There are ones available in your own country however. While Vancouver is expensive, if you are used to a place like NY, there shouldn't be much difference. Might I suggest browsing through the local kijiji classified site, so you may get a feel for rental amounts. AS you would have to apply for a student visa to be able to live and study here, that puts a limit as to how many hours you may work. Without a visa, you may not live here. Vancouver is considered Holly wood North, so it would be the place to be for an actor, or maybe Toronto and Montreal. People manage to survive here in Canada because while yes, it is more expensive, we have a higher minimum wage and many things Americans pay for out of pocket are socialized here and come from tax dollars. Insurance is always expensive for young people, and you will have to apply for a BC drivers licence, as your American one is only good here for a period. And of course Vancouver has public transportation. There are no months you should avoid traveling.....the weather is rather nice there year round.
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I'm about to graduate from college and I choose a program for a year to be a practical nurse. I want to continue my studies and get a bachelor's degree to be a RN. Can practical nurses find jobs in Vancouver? I'm 20 and I've always wanted to move to Canada. I choose Vancouver because I want to also pursue my acting career. Is Vancouver the right place to go? How expensive will it be for me to find an apartment for myself. Will I be able to live there legally if I decide to move this year? I'm so confused and I really need help from any Canadians who really live there or know Canada well to please explain to me. This is really important to me. I want to also continue going to college. I was wondering is there any type of help like federal aid for college students? I also read Canada is a really expensive country to live in...I'm not rich or anything but I'm sure people still manage to survive in Canada right? I lived in NYC and everything is expensive there too and I did okay. I worked and went to school and didn't spend my money on junk. Just to pay bills and food. Oh and I also wanted to ask if I buy a car, is insurance really expensive there too? Does Vancouver have public transportation like NYC does? I plan on saving up money to make a trip to Vancouver with my mom to see how the country is like. Which months should I avoid traveling? No rude answers please and excuse me if I have any writing errors. I'm in a bit of a rush now lol.
Vancouver - 2 Answers
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get some infos from this site www.vancouver.hm/immigration.html about moving into Vancouver Canada
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For you to attend college here, you must apply as an International student and pay International tuition fees. Much more than what a Canadian citizen pays. There are no Canadian bursaries or grants available to foreign students, only citizens. There are ones available in your own country however. While Vancouver is expensive, if you are used to a place like NY, there shouldn't be much difference. Might I suggest browsing through the local kijiji classified site, so you may get a feel for rental amounts. AS you would have to apply for a student visa to be able to live and study here, that puts a limit as to how many hours you may work. Without a visa, you may not live here. Vancouver is considered Holly wood North, so it would be the place to be for an actor, or maybe Toronto and Montreal. People manage to survive here in Canada because while yes, it is more expensive, we have a higher minimum wage and many things Americans pay for out of pocket are socialized here and come from tax dollars. Insurance is always expensive for young people, and you will have to apply for a BC drivers licence, as your American one is only good here for a period. And of course Vancouver has public transportation. There are no months you should avoid traveling.....the weather is rather nice there year round.
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Monday, June 28, 2010
My Religion Wont Let Me live Alone
My Religion Wont Let Me live Alone?
Im a muslim woman living in canada, i hate living with my family...i want to get my nursing degree and get a condo. everytime i bring this up my mother tells me if i go off alone will have a heart attack...I love my family but I've always had this thing for independency. I feel like im trapped, Apparently a woman is not suppost to get married untill her husband takes her away.(arranged marriage) I'M NOT GETTING FUCKING MARRIED...but i feel like if i left, God will punish me and my mother will end up sick..I need some advice.
Marriage & Divorce - 9 Answers
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Listen to this... even though we have different religions I'm sure your God loves you, right? Take in to consideration that there are mothers that try to live their lives through their daughters lives. Sometimes mother's can be too controlling and possesive. Your God put you on this earth for a reason. And your mother doesn't get to decide what that reason is. Do what you have to do honey. You have to be happy too...
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Im muslim too.. and that is not true... muslim women are allowed to live alone sister.. I know a lot who do.. but maybe you can move in with some muslim girls to make your parents fell better about it.
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Religion could end up owning your life. We are only here for a short time, if it doesn't hurt any other, do whatever you need to do. Just be cool, baby, be cool.
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they are old fashioned...give them time they need to get use to the era...or they will get use to your way of life...you go girl live your life with no regrets God will see no bad in it..
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Other Muslim women have been able to succeed on their own in North America. There is no reason why you can't be successful as well. Cultural adaptation and assimilation can be really tough on people. It seems Muslims have the most challenging time trying to assimilate.
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Find some nice Muslim women to room with you. Perhaps that will help. You must do in life what will ultimately help you become an effective, helpful, and productive member of society and even your religion. Nursing seems a very logical and wise choice. I say go for it but do what you can so your mother doesn't freak out too badly.
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God does not punish people for wanting to live their lives. I respect your religion, but this is 2008. People who still indulge in arranged marriages are controlling and manipulative. Do what's in your heart. Go and live your life. Your Mom will be just fine, and when she sees what incredible things you have accomplished, you will make her very proud.
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Trials and tribulations you have...... Sacrificial, life changing decisions must be made. If we are trying to be followers of God and look at situations like, 'is this what God would do?', then your family should at the least come to a half way point with you and a compromise. Though you know your family means well, and you may not be able to change their mind. You may have to leave home and explore your challenge of being a nurse without contact with your family for a little while. If your family is not in support of you, remember God is in support of you if you are doing something righteous and not evil!... Try talking to your family in depth about this before any further decisions. You may get married meeting someone while getting your nursing degree.
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You will NOT be punished by GOD if your mother becomes ill. You must remember this is how you were RAISED to think. People get sick on their own and sometimes no one knows what caused it. It is time for you to stand up for yourself and become INDEPENDENT----------Your mother is telling you she will have a heart attack in order to make you feel bad and feel sorry for her. Tell her to STOP her nonsense as you have a life of your own to live. You say you live in Canada. Girls of all cultures and religions are VERY independent there as in the USA. Your mother needs to let you live your own life. Go for it. Plus should you marry, hopefully it will be someone you have fallen in love with and not an arranged marriage.
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Im a muslim woman living in canada, i hate living with my family...i want to get my nursing degree and get a condo. everytime i bring this up my mother tells me if i go off alone will have a heart attack...I love my family but I've always had this thing for independency. I feel like im trapped, Apparently a woman is not suppost to get married untill her husband takes her away.(arranged marriage) I'M NOT GETTING FUCKING MARRIED...but i feel like if i left, God will punish me and my mother will end up sick..I need some advice.
Marriage & Divorce - 9 Answers
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Listen to this... even though we have different religions I'm sure your God loves you, right? Take in to consideration that there are mothers that try to live their lives through their daughters lives. Sometimes mother's can be too controlling and possesive. Your God put you on this earth for a reason. And your mother doesn't get to decide what that reason is. Do what you have to do honey. You have to be happy too...
2 :
Im muslim too.. and that is not true... muslim women are allowed to live alone sister.. I know a lot who do.. but maybe you can move in with some muslim girls to make your parents fell better about it.
3 :
Religion could end up owning your life. We are only here for a short time, if it doesn't hurt any other, do whatever you need to do. Just be cool, baby, be cool.
4 :
they are old fashioned...give them time they need to get use to the era...or they will get use to your way of life...you go girl live your life with no regrets God will see no bad in it..
5 :
Other Muslim women have been able to succeed on their own in North America. There is no reason why you can't be successful as well. Cultural adaptation and assimilation can be really tough on people. It seems Muslims have the most challenging time trying to assimilate.
6 :
Find some nice Muslim women to room with you. Perhaps that will help. You must do in life what will ultimately help you become an effective, helpful, and productive member of society and even your religion. Nursing seems a very logical and wise choice. I say go for it but do what you can so your mother doesn't freak out too badly.
7 :
God does not punish people for wanting to live their lives. I respect your religion, but this is 2008. People who still indulge in arranged marriages are controlling and manipulative. Do what's in your heart. Go and live your life. Your Mom will be just fine, and when she sees what incredible things you have accomplished, you will make her very proud.
8 :
Trials and tribulations you have...... Sacrificial, life changing decisions must be made. If we are trying to be followers of God and look at situations like, 'is this what God would do?', then your family should at the least come to a half way point with you and a compromise. Though you know your family means well, and you may not be able to change their mind. You may have to leave home and explore your challenge of being a nurse without contact with your family for a little while. If your family is not in support of you, remember God is in support of you if you are doing something righteous and not evil!... Try talking to your family in depth about this before any further decisions. You may get married meeting someone while getting your nursing degree.
9 :
You will NOT be punished by GOD if your mother becomes ill. You must remember this is how you were RAISED to think. People get sick on their own and sometimes no one knows what caused it. It is time for you to stand up for yourself and become INDEPENDENT----------Your mother is telling you she will have a heart attack in order to make you feel bad and feel sorry for her. Tell her to STOP her nonsense as you have a life of your own to live. You say you live in Canada. Girls of all cultures and religions are VERY independent there as in the USA. Your mother needs to let you live your own life. Go for it. Plus should you marry, hopefully it will be someone you have fallen in love with and not an arranged marriage.
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Monday, June 14, 2010
Im from Canada and I want to work and study in the US
Im from Canada and I want to work and study in the US...?
I am 18 years old, just graduated from highschool and I am looking into studying in the US, and working at the same time to pay off my tuition and living expenses... I plan on staying until I get my degree, which will be in nursing. I don't have any relatives over there, and I only have the basic documents. What kind of processes will I need to go through? What kind of documents will I need? Is it realistic that I get there by this year? Thanks in advance for your replies!
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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Alyssa let me first start off by saying... I love you. Secondly, I'm not too sure on the processes to come to the U.S. but I can imagine that getting a student visa to study wouldn't be that hard, however, to be able to work might be somewhat difficult. Nursing is a definitely a good career choice, make sure you become a RN though, they command higher salaries.
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I am 18 years old, just graduated from highschool and I am looking into studying in the US, and working at the same time to pay off my tuition and living expenses... I plan on staying until I get my degree, which will be in nursing. I don't have any relatives over there, and I only have the basic documents. What kind of processes will I need to go through? What kind of documents will I need? Is it realistic that I get there by this year? Thanks in advance for your replies!
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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Alyssa let me first start off by saying... I love you. Secondly, I'm not too sure on the processes to come to the U.S. but I can imagine that getting a student visa to study wouldn't be that hard, however, to be able to work might be somewhat difficult. Nursing is a definitely a good career choice, make sure you become a RN though, they command higher salaries.
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