STUDY TIPS
Put your thinking cap on
Education can open many doors and you'll need a lot of information to help you decide on your academic career.
What should I study? Where should I study?
These are the first two questions you'll need to answer to ensure your studies take you where you want to go.
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While your talents, preferences and interests should help determine your field of study, it's also a good idea to consider the state of the job market. 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. For detailed information, visit the websites of educational institutions.
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Budgeting 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 still on-track.
For more on this topic: strategis.ic.gc.ca.
Loans, bursaries and other types of assistance
Does your budget indicate that you don't have enough to afford a full school year? Check out the Quebec government's Loans and Bursaries Program and the many other programs offered through 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.
Study abroad: a learning experience
The decision to study abroad generates the challenge of dealing with passports, visas, insurance, income taxes and more.
Once you're there, you may face a number of other challenges, including a potential 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.
Juggling work and study: a major challenge!
More and more full-time and part-time students have to hold down jobs to pay for their tuition and other school-related expenses. And as you can read in many articles, that can be a real challenge.
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