Ask anyone who has spent a couple of months in Vancouver and you will probably come across this fun little nickname: Raincouver. It fits! Living in Vancouver means that you will have to get used to the occasional rain check on that hike you had planned, or your Robson shopping spree. However, never let the rain...
Vancouver is no stranger to rain, so why not use it as inspiration to learn some new vocabulary? Here are some idioms and proverbs inspired by the rain! It’s raining cats and dogs This is one of the most common idioms, and it means that it is raining a lot. “Do you want to go...
It’s your first day at VanWest College, a new school…in a new country. The language is different, the culture is new, and you might not know anyone yet. It can be really stressful but, don’t panic! Here are some tips to help you on your first day and to make the most of your stay in...