CS2AC Episode 5: A Dominican Student’s Journey from Canadian Boarding School to Studying Applied Computer Science at Dalhousie University

CS2AC Episode 7: An Accountant and Future CPA Talks About His Journey from Trinidad to the University of New Brunswick on a Swimming Scholarship

CS2AC EPISODE 7: AN ACCOUNTANT AND FUTURE CPA TALKS ABOUT HIS JOURNEY FROM TRINIDAD TO THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK ON A SWIMMING SCHOLARSHIP On this session of  the Caribbean Students to Atlantic Canada Podcast we talk with Stefan Mader, a graduate from the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton. Stefan is from Trinidad and Tobago. He left Trinidad to attend UNB on a swim scholarship. He obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting and is now a Tax Specialist on track to becoming a CPA (Chartered Public Accountant). Stefan talks about how he secured his athletic scholarship, he goes into great detail about his responsibilities as a Tax Specialist and he breaks down the CPA exam . IN THIS EPISODE, STEFAN TALKS ABOUT: * How he landed at the University of New Brunswick * The early days of his swim career (3:18) * How he ended up swimming for UNB (4:00) * How he personally secured his swim scholarship (5:00) * How swimming opened so many doors for him (8:00) * What it was like being on the UNB swim team (10:30) * His practice schedule as a student athlete (11:43) * Why he highly recommends accounting students take advantage of co-op opportunities especially if you are an international student (15:15) * His career and general duties as a Tax Specialist (17:00) * What it was like learning about the Canadian Tax System as a Trinidadian (20:09) * His journey to becoming a CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) (22:29) * How graduating with honors puts one at an advantage when starting the CPA program (24:15) * What the CPA program is comprised of [Core 1, Core 2 and 2 electives] (25:30) * The advantages of working in a Public Accounting Firm when pursuing your CPA (29:00) * The advantages of obtaining your CPA designation as an Accountant (30:19) Hit The Play Button Below To Listen to Stefan ! RESOURCES UNB BBA, Accounting [http://www.unb.ca/academics/programs/business/accounting-fr.html] Varsity Reds-Swim Men [http://varsityreds.ca/sports/mswim/index] Varsity Reds- Swim-Women [http://varsityreds.ca/sports/wswim/index] CPA New Brunswick [http://www.cpanewbrunswick.ca] CPA Atlantic Canada [http://www.cpaatlantic.ca] See Winter Gear here [https://www.amazon.ca/Duofold-Weight-Wicking-Thermal-Bordeaux/dp/B00T1DCAW8/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1524312879&sr=8-4&keywords=thermal+underwear],here, [https://www.sportchek.ca/categories/women/apparel/womens-jackets-coats-vests/winter-jackets.html]here [https://www.sorelfootwear.ca/en/boots/?eid=Google%20Adwords%20CA&s_kwcid=AL%213937%213%21262090783855%21e%21%21g%21%21sorrel%20boots&ef_id=VhMf0gAAARVGDm0j%3A20180409112027%3As&nid=SOR%7CEN-E_Brand_Boots&mid=paidsearch&oid=Boots_U&did=sorrel%20boots] Download Transcript [http://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Transcript-Episode-7-Final.pdf]Read through the entire interview from start to finish [http://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Transcript-Episode-7-Final.pdf] Never Miss An Episode [http://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/sign-up/]Get notified when a new episode comes out [http://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/sign-up/] MORE EPISODES FOR YOU [HTTP://CARIBBEANSTUDENTSTOATLANTICCANADA.COM/STUDENT-EXPERIENCES/] [http://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/2018/02/08/episode4/] [http://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/2018/01/22/episode3/] [http://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/2017/12/08/session2/] [http://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/2017/11/04/session1/] [http://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/2018/03/14/episode5/] [http://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/2018/02/08/episode4/] [http://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/2018/01/22/episode3/] [http://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/2017/12/08/session2/] [http://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/2017/11/04/session1/] [http://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/2018/03/14/episode5/][https://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/available-on-itunes-png-519-300x128.png] [https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/caribbean-students-to-atlantic-canada-podcast/id1308177674?mt=2]THANKS FOR CHECKING US OUT! 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CS2AC EPISODE 7: AN ACCOUNTANT AND FUTURE CPA TALKS ABOUT HIS JOURNEY FROM TRINIDAD TO THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK ON A SWIMMING SCHOLARSHIP [HTTPS://CARIBBEANSTUDENTSTOATLANTICCANADA.COM/2018/04/21/CS2AC-EPISODE-7-AN-ACCOUNTANT-AND-FUTURE-CPA-TALKS-ABOUT-HIS-JOURNEY-FROM-TRINIDAD-TO-THE-UNIVERSITY-OF-NEW-BRUNSWICK-ON-A-SWIMMING-SCHOLARSHIP/] April 21, 2018CS2AC Episode 7: An Accountant and Future CPA Talks About His Journey from Trinidad to the University of New Brunswick on a Swimming Scholarship On Read More » [https://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/2018/04/21/cs2ac-episode-7-an-accountant-and-future-cpa-talks-about-his-journey-from-trinidad-to-the-university-of-new-brunswick-on-a-swimming-scholarship/]CS2AC EPISODE 6: AN INTERVIEW WITH PRESIDENT OF DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY’S CARIBBEAN CONNECTION ABOUT HOW SHE MANAGES BEING A CHEMISTRY MAJOR ON SCHOLARSHIP WITH A PART-TIME JOB [HTTPS://CARIBBEANSTUDENTSTOATLANTICCANADA.COM/2018/04/09/EPISODE6/] April 9, 2018CS2AC Episode 6: An Interview with President of Dalhousie University’s Caribbean Connection About How She Manages Being A Chemistry Major on Scholarship with A Part-time Read More » [https://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/2018/04/09/episode6/]CS2AC EPISODE 5: A DOMINICAN STUDENT’S JOURNEY FROM CANADIAN BOARDING SCHOOL TO STUDYING APPLIED COMPUTER SCIENCE AT DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY [HTTPS://CARIBBEANSTUDENTSTOATLANTICCANADA.COM/2018/03/14/EPISODE5/] March 14, 2018To Listen- Hit The Play Button Above! 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CS2AC Episode 6: An Interview with President of Dalhousie University’s Caribbean Connection About How She Manages Being A Chemistry Major on Scholarship with A Part-time Job

CS2AC EPISODE 6: AN INTERVIEW WITH PRESIDENT OF DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY’S CARIBBEAN CONNECTION ABOUT HOW SHE MANAGES BEING A CHEMISTRY MAJOR ON SCHOLARSHIP WITH A PART-TIME JOB On this session of  the Caribbean Students to Atlantic Canada Podcast we talk with Beautisca King, a third year Chemistry major at Dalhousie University. She was born and raised in the Bahamas, where she attended C.R. Walker High School and then the College of the Bahamas (now University of the Bahamas). She is a recipient of the All Bahamas Merit Award from the Bahamas’ Ministry of Education. On top of a demanding degree, this future doctor is currently President of  Dal’s Caribbean Connection, a dancer, a dance instructor and works part-time at the university clinic. IN THIS SESSION YOU WILL LEARN: * How she chose Chemistry as her major and what courses she is taking now (2:19) * Why she took the SAT even though she didn’t need it for admission to Dalhousie (4:35) * How she feels the SAT helped her secure the All Bahamas Merit Scholarship (4:35) * How she learned that she needed to be 19 to set up a cellphone in Canada (6:30) * How she was still able to get a phone despite the age barrier * How easy it was for her to set up a bank account (8:00) * How having a Canadian debit account and online banking helps her manage her day-to-day (paying rent, bills, receiving payment from work, etc) (8:58) * Why she chose to move off campus after her first year (9:57) * Why she said , “Kijiji for everything” (11:55) * How to get in touch with Dalhousie’s Caribbean Connection (13:08) * Why she loves University of King’s College Dance Collective and how you can join(14:25) * How she found her part-time job at the university clinic (15:57) * What her current strategies are for balancing everything and tips for future students (18:08) * Tips for surviving your first snow experience (20:20) Hit The Play Button Below To Listen to Beautisca ! RESOURCES Dalhousie Chemistry Department [https://www.dal.ca/faculty/science/chemistry/programs.html] Bahamas Ministry of Education’s All Merit Scholarship [https://www.ministryofeducationbahamas.com] Dalhousie Student Job Bank [https://mycareer.dal.ca/home.htm] Dalhousie’s Caribbean Connection : Email (dalcaricon@gmail.com) [dalcaricon@gmail.com], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/DalCaribbean/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/dal_cc/?hl=en] University of King’s College Dance Collective [https://www.facebook.com/ukcdancecollective/] More About Kijiji [http://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/2017/11/29/kijiji-11-things-a-new-international-student-should-know/] See Winter Gear here, [https://www.sportchek.ca/categories/women/apparel/womens-jackets-coats-vests/winter-jackets.html]here [https://www.sorelfootwear.ca/en/boots/?eid=Google%20Adwords%20CA&s_kwcid=AL%213937%213%21262090783855%21e%21%21g%21%21sorrel%20boots&ef_id=VhMf0gAAARVGDm0j%3A20180409112027%3As&nid=SOR%7CEN-E_Brand_Boots&mid=paidsearch&oid=Boots_U&did=sorrel%20boots] MORE EPISODES FOR YOU [HTTP://CARIBBEANSTUDENTSTOATLANTICCANADA.COM/STUDENT-EXPERIENCES/] [http://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/2018/02/08/episode4/] [http://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/2018/01/22/episode3/] [http://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/2017/12/08/session2/] [http://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/2017/11/04/session1/] [http://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/2018/03/14/episode5/] [http://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/2018/02/08/episode4/] [http://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/2018/01/22/episode3/] [http://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/2017/12/08/session2/] [http://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/2017/11/04/session1/] [http://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/2018/03/14/episode5/][https://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/available-on-itunes-png-519-300x128.png] [https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/caribbean-students-to-atlantic-canada-podcast/id1308177674?mt=2]THANKS FOR CHECKING US OUT! [https://www.facebook.com/Caribbean-Students-to-Atlantic-Canada-Podcast-346362705853489/]ASK A QUESTION [HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/CARIBBEAN-STUDENTS-TO-ATLANTIC-CANADA-PODCAST-346362705853489/] If you have a question you'd like answered, send us a question. We'd love to air it, so drop us an audio clip via Facebook. [http://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/sign-up/]STAY IN TOUCH [HTTP://CARIBBEANSTUDENTSTOATLANTICCANADA.COM/SIGN-UP/] Stay on top of new episodes, scholarship information and other useful posts. NEXT POST: PreviousRothesay Netherwood School in New Brunswick Helping Dominica After Hurricane Maria [https://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/2018/03/19/rothesay-netherwood-school-in-new-brunswick-helping-dominica-after-hurricane-maria/]NextAll Bahamas Merit Scholarship [https://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/2018/04/09/all-bahamas-merit-scholarship/]MORE FOR YOU! CS2AC EPISODE 7: AN ACCOUNTANT AND FUTURE CPA TALKS ABOUT HIS JOURNEY FROM TRINIDAD TO THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK ON A SWIMMING SCHOLARSHIP [HTTPS://CARIBBEANSTUDENTSTOATLANTICCANADA.COM/2018/04/21/CS2AC-EPISODE-7-AN-ACCOUNTANT-AND-FUTURE-CPA-TALKS-ABOUT-HIS-JOURNEY-FROM-TRINIDAD-TO-THE-UNIVERSITY-OF-NEW-BRUNSWICK-ON-A-SWIMMING-SCHOLARSHIP/] April 21, 2018CS2AC Episode 7: An Accountant and Future CPA Talks About His Journey from Trinidad to the University of New Brunswick on a Swimming Scholarship On Read More » [https://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/2018/04/21/cs2ac-episode-7-an-accountant-and-future-cpa-talks-about-his-journey-from-trinidad-to-the-university-of-new-brunswick-on-a-swimming-scholarship/]CS2AC EPISODE 6: AN INTERVIEW WITH PRESIDENT OF DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY’S CARIBBEAN CONNECTION ABOUT HOW SHE MANAGES BEING A CHEMISTRY MAJOR ON SCHOLARSHIP WITH A PART-TIME JOB [HTTPS://CARIBBEANSTUDENTSTOATLANTICCANADA.COM/2018/04/09/EPISODE6/] April 9, 2018CS2AC Episode 6: An Interview with President of Dalhousie University’s Caribbean Connection About How She Manages Being A Chemistry Major on Scholarship with A Part-time Read More » [https://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/2018/04/09/episode6/]CS2AC EPISODE 5: A DOMINICAN STUDENT’S JOURNEY FROM CANADIAN BOARDING SCHOOL TO STUDYING APPLIED COMPUTER SCIENCE AT DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY [HTTPS://CARIBBEANSTUDENTSTOATLANTICCANADA.COM/2018/03/14/EPISODE5/] March 14, 2018To Listen- Hit The Play Button Above! 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CS2AC Episode 5: A Dominican Student’s Journey from Canadian Boarding School to Studying Applied Computer Science at Dalhousie University

To Listen- Hit The Play Button Above! CS2AC EPISODE 5: A DOMINICAN STUDENT’S JOURNEY FROM CANADIAN BOARDING SCHOOL TO STUDYING APPLIED COMPUTER SCIENCE AT DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY On this session of the Caribbean Students to Atlantic Canada Podcast [http://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/student-experiences/] we talk with Samara Burton, a second year Applied Computer Science major at Dalhousie University [http://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/dalhousie-university/]in Nova Scotia. Born in Dominica, Samara attended Rothesay Netherwood School in New Brunswick before attending Dalhousie.  She tells us about her first coding experience, her current scholarship and so much more. Listen to the entire interview above. IN THIS SESSION YOU WILL LEARN : * * About the current state of Dominica after being hit by Hurricane Maria * Why Samara chose Dalhousie  after Rothesay Boarding School in New Brunswick * The difference between Computer Science and Applied Computer Science * About the courses that help make up a degree in Applied Computer Science * How Samara got her start in coding while in Dominica * What filling out her immigration paperwork was like * Why she recommends Caribbean students attend  international student orientation * Why students should utilize Dalhousie  webinars before you arrive * Why she moved off campus after first year and resources she used * About The Dalhousie scholarship she is on that is specifically for Caribbean students * Samara’s advice when it comes to applying for scholarships as a Caribbean student * Her upcoming co-op work term and Dalhousie’s co-op application process * What Samara’s first snow experience was like * Her tips for Caribbean students experiencing the snow JUMPSTART ! Interested in doing what Samara does ? THINGS YOU CAN DO NOW FOR CLASSROOM AND CAREER Learn coding for free with Codeacademy [https://www.codecademy.com/] Store your projects onGithub [https://github.com] HURRICANE RELIEF [HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/DOMINICAMARIARELIEF/] Dominica Hurricane Maria Disaster Relief [https://www.facebook.com/DominicaMariaRelief/] RESOURCES Dalhousie’sWiTS (Women in Technology Society) [https://www.dal.ca/academics/programs/undergraduate/applied-computer-science/a-day-in-the-life/outside-the-classroom/women-in-technology-society--wits-.html] Applied Computer Science Program [https://www.dal.ca/academics/programs/undergraduate/applied-computer-science.html] Dalhousie Pre-Arrival Webinars [https://www.dal.ca/campus_life/international-centre/new-students/new-student-orientation/globaconnections.html] Dalhousie – Orientation for International Students [https://www.dal.ca/campus_life/international-centre/new-students/new-student-orientation.html] Reverend Trevor Phillips Memorial Scholarship [https://academiccalendar.dal.ca/Content/Default/Controls/Catalog/ViewCatalog.aspx?pageid=viewcatalog&catalogid=69&chapterid=3603&topicgroupid=14815&loaduseredits=False&pg=6] See Winter Gear here [https://www.sportchek.ca/categories/women/apparel/womens-jackets-coats-vests/winter-jackets.html] and here [https://www.atmosphere.ca/categories/men/jackets-pants/insulated-jackets.html#x4=brand&q4=Mckinley&lastVisibleProductNumber=3] FACEBOOK [HTTP://CARIBBEANSTUDENTSTOATLANTICCANADA.COM/STUDENT-EXPERIENCES/] MORE EPISODES FOR YOU [HTTP://CARIBBEANSTUDENTSTOATLANTICCANADA.COM/STUDENT-EXPERIENCES/] [http://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/2018/02/08/episode4/] [http://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/2018/01/22/episode3/] [http://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/2017/12/08/session2/] [http://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/2017/11/04/session1/] [http://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/2018/03/14/episode5/] [http://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/2018/02/08/episode4/] [http://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/2018/01/22/episode3/] [http://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/2017/12/08/session2/] [http://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/2017/11/04/session1/] [http://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/2018/03/14/episode5/]PreviousLyford Cay Foundation Scholarship for Bahamian Graduate Students [https://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/2018/03/11/lyford-cay-scholarship-for-bahamian-graduate-students/]NextDalhousie University : Reverend Trevor Phillips Memorial Scholarship for Caribbean Students [https://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/2018/03/18/dalhousie-university-reverend-trevor-phillips-memorial-scholarship-for-caribbean-students/]THANKS FOR CHECKING US OUT! 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CS2AC Episode 4: A Bahamian Graduate with a Degree in Public Relations from Mount Saint Vincent University Explains How Embracing Change and New Experiences While Studying Led to Great Opportunities After Graduation

HIT THE PLAY BUTTON! Caribbean Students to Atlantic Canada Podcast CS2AC EPISODE 4: A BAHAMIAN GRADUATE WITH A DEGREE IN PUBLIC RELATIONS FROM MOUNT SAINT VINCENT UNIVERSITY EXPLAINS HOW EMBRACING CHANGE AND NEW EXPERIENCES WHILE STUDYING LED TO GREAT OPPORTUNITIES AFTER GRADUATION On this session of  the Caribbean Students to Atlantic Canada Podcast [https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/caribbean-students-to-atlantic-canada-podcast/id1308177674?mt=2] we talk with Kenya Dames, a recent graduate of Mount Saint Vincent University [http://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/mount-saint-vincent-university-2/] in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She pursued a Public Relations degree with a minor in Marketing. Kenya, who is from Grand Bahama, Bahamas, graduated from Grand Bahama Catholic High School  and headed to university after graduating. Kenya delves into the details of her degree, apartment set up and job advice . She also talks about how her co-op work experience through MSVU led to a full-time position with the Canadian government after graduation. > “...Me even being here was a sacrifice , and I refused to allow myself to be miserable for four years, getting a degree in something that I wasn’t passionate about…” ~ Kenya DamesTweet [https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=%E2%80%9C...Me+even+being+here+was+a+sacrifice+%2C+and+I+refused+to+allow+myself+to+be+miserable+for+four+years%2C+getting+a+degree+in+something+that+I+wasn%E2%80%99t+passionate+about%E2%80%A6%E2%80%9D%0A+%E2%80%94+%7E+Kenya+Dames&url=https%3A%2F%2Fcaribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com%2Ffeed%2Fpodcast%2F] IN THIS SESSION YOU WILL LEARN: * What it was like for Kenya to switch universities * Why she chose an apartment off campus instead of on-campus accommodations * How she utilized Kijiji [http://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/2017/11/29/kijiji-11-things-a-new-international-student-should-know/] and Bed Bug registries when hunting for a new spot * How the MSVU International Office made a huge first impression on her * About how she received $2,500/ semester from the MSVU bursaries program * Why she chose to work while being a student and her job-hunting tips * The importance of honing your people skills * How volunteering can be a great resume builder for international students * How MSVU walks students through the co-op process (A Co-op work term combines what was learned in the classroom with job experience prior to completing one’s degree. ) * Snow management tips for international student *Hint: Say No To Sheepskin Ugg Boots!* A CAREER IN PUBLIC RELATIONS * Public Relations (PR) is about managing reputation * It refers to the relationship between a company and the public * See Details about MSVU’s Bachelor of Public Relations Degree here [http://www.msvu.ca/en/home/programsdepartments/professionalstudies/Department_of_Communication_Studies/publicrelations/default.aspx] ABOUT THE CITY About Halifax:  As a Caribbean student in Halifax, you will not be disappointed while taking a break from the books!  The Halifax waterfront boardwalk is found alongside the world’s second largest ice-free harbour. There are also lots of restaurants, cafes and galleries for you to check out. Read more about Halifax (here) [http://www.novascotia.com/about-nova-scotia/regions/halifax-metro]. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS INTERVIEW Mount Saint Vincent International Student Office [http://www.msvu.ca/en/home/beamountstudent/internationaleducationcentre/default.aspx] Mount Saint Vincent Co-operative Education Office [http://www.msvu.ca/en/home/programsdepartments/cooperativeeducation/default.aspx] Kijiji and Nova Scotia Registries for apartment hunting [https://www.kijiji.ca/b-apartments-condos/halifax/c37l80010] Bed Bug Registry in Nova Scotia [http://bedbugregistry.com/location/NS] Building credit with student credit cards with RBC [http://www.rbcroyalbank.com/youroptions/]& Scotia [http://www.scotiabank.com/ca/en/0,,38,00.html] Winter Gear Mentioned by Kenya : Sorel [https://www.sorelfootwear.ca/en/sale/] Boots & Timberlands [https://www.amazon.ca/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=timberland+canada&tag=googcana-20&index=aps&hvadid=208339136107&hvpos=1t4&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16272001398285826387&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9000154&hvtargid=kwd-299918255465&ref=pd_sl_8dnxz16t8i_e] Also See Winter Gear here [https://www.sportchek.ca/categories/women/apparel/womens-jackets-coats-vests/winter-jackets.html] and here [https://www.atmosphere.ca/categories/men/jackets-pants/insulated-jackets.html#x4=brand&q4=Mckinley&lastVisibleProductNumber=3] THANKS FOR CHECKING US OUT! Help us reach more Caribbean students. * Like our Facebook Page [https://www.facebook.com/caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada/] * Leave a review on iTunes [https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/caribbean-students-to-atlantic-canada-podcast/id1308177674?mt=2] * Share this episode with  someone that may find it helpful 🙂 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/13.1.0/72x72/1f642.png] Let us know what kind of student experiences you’d like to hear next! [https://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/available-on-itunes-png-519-300x128.png] [https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/caribbean-students-to-atlantic-canada-podcast/id1308177674?mt=2]To keep up with schools in Atlantic Canada and other student experiences: * Join our Facebook community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/118436712207465/] * Join our email list [http://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/contact/] Let us know what kind of student experiences you’d like to hear next!

CS2AC Episode 3: Second-Year Software Engineering Student Describes Her Journey from the Corridors of Immaculate Conception High School in Jamaica to the Halls of the University of New Brunswick

HIT THE PLAY BUTTON! CS2AC EPISODE 3: SECOND-YEAR SOFTWARE ENGINEERING STUDENT DESCRIBES HER JOURNEY FROM THE CORRIDORS OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION HIGH SCHOOL IN JAMAICA TO THE HALLS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK On this session of  the Caribbean Students to Atlantic Canada Podcast we talk with Raven-Lee Mills, a second-year Software Engineering student at the University of New Brunswick [http://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/university-of-new-brunswick/].This is a great interview because Raven does a great job of breaking down the details of her paperwork, engineering program and co-op. IN THIS SESSION YOU WILL LEARN: * How Raven learned about UNB and why she chose engineering as a career * What she needed to get accepted into UNB from high school in Jamaica * The documents she needed to submit in order to receive her study permit * The things she needed to do in order to work while she studied * What is a Social Insurance Number (SIN) and why an international student needs one * How she set up her bank account * How to obtain Proof of Address if you are an international student interested in renting * What on-campus jobs Raven had * How UNB helps students get set up to work outside of the classroom * Her first co-op work position and the value it provides her as an international students(A co-op work experience combines what was learned in the classroom with job experience prior to completing one’s degree. ) * Her tips for combating the snow JUMPSTART ! THINGS YOU CAN DO NOW FOR CLASSROOM AND CAREER Learn coding with Codeacademy [https://www.codecademy.com/] Store your projects onGithub [https://github.com] ABOUT THE CITY About Fredericton:  As a Caribbean student in Fredericton, you will not be disappointed while taking a break from the books!  Located along the Saint John river, there are lots of walking/ bike trails and museums. The small town atmosphere makes all feel welcomed. It is not uncommon for students to switch up the scene and hold meetings or study sessions in one of the many coffee shops around town. RESOURCES UNB Software Engineering Program [http://unb.ca/fredericton/engineering/undergrad/swe/] UNB Engineering Co-op Education Program [http://www.unb.ca/fredericton/engineering/undergrad/co-op.html] Applying for a Social Insurance Number [http://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/sin/reports/apply.html] Find A Service Canada Near You [http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/tbsc-fsco/sc-hme.jsp] See Winter Gear here [https://www.sportchek.ca/categories/women/apparel/womens-jackets-coats-vests/winter-jackets.html] and here [https://www.atmosphere.ca/categories/men/jackets-pants/insulated-jackets.html#x4=brand&q4=Mckinley&lastVisibleProductNumber=3] Stores around Fredericton that may be useful: Walmart, Best Buy, Sobeys, Superstore THANKS FOR CHECKING US OUT! To keep up with schools in Atlantic Canada and other student experiences: * Join our Facebook community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/118436712207465/] * Join our email list [http://caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada.com/contact/] Let us know what kind of student experiences you’d like to hear next! Help us reach more Caribbean students. * Like our Facebook Page [https://www.facebook.com/caribbeanstudentstoatlanticcanada/] * Leave a review on iTunes [https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/caribbean-students-to-atlantic-canada-podcast/id1308177674?mt=2] * Share this episode with  someone that may find it helpful 🙂 [https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/13.1.0/72x72/1f642.png] Let us know what kind of student experiences you’d like to hear next!