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Thinking of coming to Canada to study but feeling overwhelmed when considering where to live? Whether you are planning a homestay or to rent on your own, Vancouver is a beautiful place to live, situated between the ocean and mountains, with a mild climate and endless possibilities for outdoor activities. It also has a variety of neighborhoods, each with it’s own unique qualities. Read on to find out which one could be right for you!
Downtown
If you enjoy the hustle and bustle of the city, an active social life and being walking distance from pretty much anything you could need within minutes, then a downtown neighborhood is the one for you. Within the downtown core there are several distinct neighborhoods of their own, such as Yaletown, Gastown, Coal Harbour and Crosstown. Though different, each one does offer plenty of great coffee shops to study at, amazing restaurants to try out, and...
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Creative Technology
In an era of increasingly connected people and devices, it is important to understand how networks utilize our data both positively and negatively. By now you have probably heard of the term “Internet of Things” or “IOT”. As more objects in our daily lives become “smart”, such as appliances, vehicles and wearable technology, the useful data which they produce will be used to generate value in our lives, while at the same time be used for commercial gain. IOT technology, like most innovations, has its pros and cons.
Many fear a Big-Brother-like society of corporations exploiting this data for commercial purposes, and that it is an invasion of our privacy. However, the value they derive from this data more often than not finances or facilitates a service they provide for free. For example, Google uses search activity and personal data to target advertisements to the most receptive audiences. They also use...
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Creative Technology
How do most people respond when asked about the purpose of a college education? Just under half of the public (47%) says that the main purpose of a college education is to teach work-related skills and knowledge. Another 39%, however, says that college is an opportunity for students to grow personally and intellectually. A little more than one in ten (12%) say the time spent at college should be dedicated to both pursuits. At Sterling College, the consensus of the faculty is assuredly with the latter. This has never been truer than when discussing the subject of virtual reality content production.
Employment opportunities in VR have grown 400% since 2016 in areas like content creation and coding, but there are many more VR job titles out there than just as software and hardware developers. Over the past 6 months I have gone from seeing architecture and design firms who a year...
Have you ever wondered why you would bother to go to a college information session when you could just visit the website? Well, we have a few really great reasons! Read on to discover why an information is the best way to help you decide if a college is right for you.
You can have personal interactions.
Yes, you can go online and read about programs and Google facts about the industry, but nothing beats being able to speak to an expert in person. Staff members will have their own career experiences that they can share with you, so that you can get to know the challenges and opportunities within the profession. Knowing the challenges and opportunities right from the get-go means you will be fully prepared. This meeting will also give the faculty a chance to get to know you—your personality, interests and background. Knowing you better means they can better guide you on what your career...
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Creative Technology
Vancouver is one of the best cities to study graphic design. The industry is continually growing, the opportunities are vast, and inspiration is everywhere. But the success of the industry in the city also means there are a high concentration of gifted designers. This means that not only do you need to be good at what you do, but also find a way to stand out. So how do you do that? How can YOU stand out from the crowd?
Be Yourself
If you Google “graphic design in Vancouver” right now, you will easily be able to find information on the many amazing graphic designers in the city. Now have a good look at some of their work. What do they have in common? They are great designers and they are great at what THEY do. This is key. You undoubtedly have your own personality, and your own specific strengths and aesthetic....
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Events
On Thursday, March 1st, Sterling College will open the doors for an official grand opening event at the new downtown Vancouver campus at 200-1111 Melville Street. This will be a chance for hiring managers, professionals and influencers in the industry to tour the campus and network with faculty and staff.
The newly revamped Sterling College has been offering a Post Graduate Certificate in Nursing Practice in Vancouver since the fall and has seen the program grow at an incredible speed, with over 90 applications received for the January 2018 intake. The program provides internationally trained nurses with the tools and training they need to become licensed in the Canadian healthcare system. This year, there are plans to launch a Creative Technologies program as well.
Nursing and creative technology professionals and leaders are strongly encouraged to attend this event. The new campus is home to Canadian Tourism College as well, which will also be celebrating their grand...
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Student Life
A co-op is a mutually beneficial arrangement between you, your school, and an employer. Companies hire freshly trained and eager students to help support their business while students gain valuable work experience that is related to their field of study. Employers tend to find that co-op students are especially enthusiastic employees who bring a fresh perspective to the company that can be very beneficial to the business.
Experience and skill-building
A co-op program combines traditional on-campus education with workplace experience and helps you to expand your skill set in ways that may not be possible in the classroom alone. While it is still essential to study and write tests in the classroom, the college experience becomes all the more valuable when you can take that knowledge out into the real world and apply it. And it’s not just all about skill-building. A co-op work placement will also teach you how to conduct...
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Creative Technology
Thinking about beginning your career in the dynamic field of creative technology? Here are five reasons why Vancouver is the perfect place to get started (and a great place to stay long-term too).
Tech Startups
According to multiple publications and quoted by our own mayor Gregor Robertson, Vancouver is one of the world's top startup ecosystems, with the industry growing by 6% every year. We are even the home of three of Canada’s tech unicorns: Slack, Hootsuite and Avigilon. (FYI: A unicorn is a startup valued at more $1 billion or more). If you have dreams of not only entering the creative technology industry but also shaping the future of it with your own business, then Vancouver is the place to be.
Job Opportunity
The Vancouver Economic Commission estimates that by 2021, BC’s tech industry will face a shortage of 30,000 employees, and it will only continue to grow in the years that follow. One of the most well-known...
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Student Life
Happy new year! It's the first month of 2018, and most of us have still got that beginning-of-the-year feeling. The future is full of possibility! At this point, you or someone you know has likely made a resolution that involves self-improvement, such as “eat healthier”, “read more books” or “get more exercise”. While these are all great objectives, it can prove difficult to stick to our resolutions throughout the year. So how do we make it stick? A couple common tips are to...
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Creative Technology
Considering a career in the field of Creative Technology? There is a significant demand for skilled graduates who are ready to enter the industry right out of school, and job opportunities are expected to multiply over the next several years. The field of Creative Technology also offers the freedom to follow a path that best suits your interests and talents. The government of BC wants to grow the number of tech jobs in the province to over 120,000 by 2022, and the first step to reaching this goal is ...
