Anthea Chan, a student from Hong Kong goes shopping at a thrift store.
There is a myth that international students are generally rich and well-off, because they can afford triple the school fees local students pay. We hope to crush that myth, with sources in our story that provide a completely new perspective on how international students actually spend money. Some have a hard time trying to balance the books with low monthly budgets.
Toronto's universities release new viewbooks and update their websites each year to attract overseas students. But how much of this promotional material reflects of the reality of campus life? Are international students satisfied with their academic experience when they arrive on campus?
When was the last time you read about an international student in the news? We explore why international students are so under the radar in Toronto's media, and what issues desperately need covering.
Chang studies with her Korean friend Hwanjun Yu at Robarts Library regularly.
International students often feel homesick or lonely in the first few years that they arrive in Toronto. The quick solution? Entertainment from home. We take a look at what international students read, watch and listen to on their ipods to make them feel more like home.
In November 2010 Maclean's Magazine published an article named 'Too Asian' - detailing the phenomenon of universities in Canada being dominated by 'academically focused' Asians. This article hopes to explore the perception that Asian international students are too hardworking that they can't enjoy school life, whether it's true or not.
We are a team of culturally diverse journalists who are passionate about covering issues international students care about.