When you are about to start your international studying journey, there are many things for you to consider… Having all your paperwork...

Like any other place, once you have lived there for a while, you start realizing some of the things you need to have a comfortable life....

Get your fit and your camera ready 📸 Being an international student often means being constantly bombarded by friends and family and...

How to get your place completely furnished. It doesn’t matter if you are arriving directly to your own place, or if you are going to a...

Having health insurance when you come as an international student to Canada is not only important for obvious reasons (your health), but...

Discover his journey to becoming an actor in Vancouver. They say that stories should have certain elements to be considered good stories,...

Vanmates can help you out! Finding accommodation is probably one of the biggest struggles for international students, particularly for...

We international students probably have only “experienced” Thanksgiving through TV. Watching Friends or any of those classic sitcoms...

Renting in Vancouver might be very different from renting back home. As first-time renters, you may encounter strange requests from...

3 things you should know! Welcome to “How things work”! The series that explains how different things work here in Vancouver; from how to...

You will survive these ones! Spring has arrived, and people are actually able to stay outside for more than 5 minutes without getting all...

Despite Canada constantly being ranked as one of the safest countries in the world, crime is not an exception here. One of the most...

Eleven years away from home and still fighting every day in the pursuit of the Canadian dream... What a warrior!! Meet Clara, a former...

Some of the most common questions we hear from international students are “How can I bring my savings to Canada?” “What’s the best bank...

Depending on where you are coming from, Vancouver is a city that could be perceived as either enormous or small… Regardless of that...

Finding a roommate in a city like Vancouver can be a real nightmare! You need to find someone who’s short term-life plan matches yours,...

We know that, as students, we often tend to have the simplest yet filling meals. You don’t like to be hungry but you obviously still need...

A note from Thrivve’s founders for upcoming international students. You know, most people will experience some difficulties adjusting to...

Meet Karla! A truly successful young woman who is currently working as a compositor for ILM, one of the most important VFX companies in...

Vancouver’s fashion… something that has been a little bit controversial with our readers. Do people dress well in this city, or is it the...