Dear Wang Lei,

This is Li Hua, I'm very glad for hearing you's going to study in Canada, congeratulations! We are so proud of you.

As a freind who lives in Canada for three years, I get some advices for you.

About accomodation
No doult, the 1st thing after arriving CA is to find a place to stay, you probabely won't to stay in a hotel as you are using yout parents' money. You can contact your school now, see whether they can help. Student apartment is the best choice for new comers. Home stay is also a good choice, some schools have that kind programme, they have a "home stay" list, make sure you get in touch with the house/aparment owner before your trip. You could also google for apartments for sharing in your destination city in CA, try this website: www.51.ca. Good luck.

Abuout language

I know you got 6.5 on IELTS, which means you can survive in CA. What worries me is your oral English, hope your English teacher doesn't have a stronge Chinese accent, otherwise I suggest you to take an oral English training course before your trip.

About money

Least but not last, money is always an issue. I'll not suggest you to take too much cash with you, 2000 dollar is enough. The most important thing is to have an international credit card on hand, which will save you a lot of trouble. China Union Pay card is also acceptable in few banks in CA, but not in most of supermarkets.

BTW, make a copy for all your important documents, such as passport, credit card, driver license, emergency contacts info, etc.

Give me a call when your landing date is fixed, your dad gets my number.

Good luck and have a safe trip (BTW, never take China Airline)!

Best Regards,

David Li (Li Hua)

Dear Wang Lei,

This is Li Hua, I'm very glad for hearing you's going to study in Canada, congeratulations! We are so proud of you.

As a freind who lives in Canada for three years, I get some advices for you.

About accomodation
No doult, the 1st thing after arriving CA is to find a place to stay, you probabely won't to stay in a hotel as you are using yout parents' money. You can contact your school now, see whether they can help. Student apartment is the best choice for new comers. Home stay is also a good choice, some schools have that kind programme, they have a "home stay" list, make sure you get in touch with the house/aparment owner before your trip. You could also google for apartments for sharing in your destination city in CA, try this website: www.51.ca. Good luck.

Abuout language

I know you got 6.5 on IELTS, which means you can survive in CA. What worries me is your oral English, hope your English teacher doesn't have a stronge Chinese accent, otherwise I suggest you to take an oral English training course before your trip.

About money

Least but not last, money is always an issue. I'll not suggest you to take too much cash with you, 2000 dollar is enough. The most important thing is to have an international credit card on hand, which will save you a lot of trouble. China Union Pay card is also acceptable in few banks in CA, but not in most of supermarkets.

BTW, make a copy for all your important documents, such as passport, credit card, driver license, emergency contacts info, etc.

Give me a call when your landing date is fixed, your dad gets my number.

Good luck and have a safe trip (BTW, never take China Airline)!

Best Regards,

David Li (Li Hua)