STUDY TIPS
Put your thinking cap on
An education can open many doors. However, you will need information to make the right decisions about your academic career.
What and where should I study?
These are the first two questions that you will need to answer in order to ensure that your studies take you where you want to go.
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While your talents, preferences and interests should be considered in determining your field of study, it's also a good idea to take the job market into account. For more information, visit reperes.qc.ca (available in french only).
When choosing your school, keep the following in mind: the availability of your chosen program, distance, reputation, career center for graduates, etc. Visit the website of the different educational institutions for details.
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Budget and financial planning
Higher learning can cost a pretty penny. Prepare a budget and review it from time to time to make sure your finances are always on track.
For more on this topic: strategis.ic.gc.ca.
Loans, bursaries and other types of assistance
Does your budget indicate that you do not enough to afford a full school year? Discover the Quebec government's Loans and Bursaries Program and the many other programs offered by Aide financière aux études, the student financial assistance section of the ministère de l'Éducation, at www.afe.gouv.qc.ca.
Banking products that make the grade
If government assistance is not quite enough and you can't count on help from your parents, National Bank can offer you an array of products to meet your needs.
Studies abroad: a learning experience
Deciding to study in another country means rising to an even more complex challenge. Before you go, there are lots of details to worry about: passports, visas, insurance, income taxes and more.
Once you're there, you may face a number of other challenges, including the language barrier, cultural differences and loneliness. That's why it's important to think carefully before deciding to study abroad. Talk about it with people who have already done it and friends with similar plans.
Work and school: a major challenge!
More and more full-time and part-time students have to hold down a job in order to pay their tuition fees and school expenses. As you can read in many articles the challenge is not an easy one.
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