Thanks to everyone who participated in the Karaoke Competition last Friday – we had a blast!! Big congrats to Susan who won a free Whistler tour and free pizza lunch for her class 😉 Enjoy the video! If you want to know more about our upcoming activities, please visit https://vanwest.com/downloads/ and download our current activity calendars!Read More

Since last year in October, VanWest has been raising money for Spread the Net through various in-school events. Our initial goal was to reach $1000. On Friday, July 20th, VanWest College held our signature event, Culture Day. This event helps bring people from all over the world together. Thus, in the spirit of this message...Read More

Are you looking for new ways to enjoy your stay in Vancouver? [su_spacer size=”10″] Plan an outing with your friends to one of the June festivals coming up now! [su_spacer size=”10″] Vancouver comes alive with a variety of fun festivals and events. These festivals are a great idea if you want to: Plan a fun...Read More

Here at VanWest, we want students to enjoy and experience Canadian culture. The summer is just about to start and the sun is coming out, so we arranged one of our signature activities – a BBQ Hot Dog Day! We fired up the grill, set out some delicious snacks, and put on some fun music. As...Read More

VanWest College offers students some great student accommodation options. We know that the right living space will make your stay in Canada more convenient and comfortable. Whether you will study in Kelowna or Vancouver, make the choice that best fits you. [su_spacer size=”40″] Vancouver Student Residence [su_spacer size=”15″] Kelowna Student Residence [su_spacer size=”15″] Student Residence...Read More

こんにちは！本日はバンクーバーよりお届けします^^ 日本はお花見の季節でしょうか？バンクーバーもだんだん暖かくなってき、快晴の日が増えてきました♪ Yaletown端にある港です。周りにはカフェやレストランもあり、晴れの日のお出かけ場所に最適です。 さて、海外に来ると欠かせないのがお土産。 何を買うか、どこで買うか迷う人も多いのではないでしょうか。 今回はバンクーバーお勧めのお土産について、卒業生のSaayaさんにお伺いしました。   Saayaさんは大学の春休み期間中に、4週間VanWestにご留学をされました。 短期間のご留学でもリスニング力がつき、お店でもカナダ人の定員さんが言っている事が分かるようになったそうです。 ご帰国前に、実際に購入した一推しのお土産について教えてくれました。   1. Monaco Double Chocolate   Saayaさん一推しのチョコレートクッキーです。とにかく美味しくてはまったそうです。 約3ドル程で、ショッパーズやスーパーで購入可能です。 現地感あふれる感じが良いですね！   2. Almond Nougat   ソフトミルクキャンディーのようなもので、中にベリーやナッツ等が入っています。 実はこのキャンディー、全部の包装紙にメープルリーフが書かれてありすごく可愛いんです！ カナダらしく沢山入っているので、ばらまき用にも最適です。 パッケージの裏にもカナダの国旗が書かれてありキュートです。   3. Kagi Dark/Hazelnuts Individual Wrapped Minis   チョコレートでコーティングされたクッキーです。 実はこのクッキー、スーパーでは無くコンビニでしか売ってないそうです。 こちらも一つずつ分かれてあるので、ばらまき用に良いですね。   4. Tim Horton Original Blend   カナダに来た事がある人なら必ず知っている、ティムホートンのコーヒー豆です。 ティムホートンはカナダ全土にあるチェーン店のカフェで、リーズナブルで商品提供も早いため、地元カナダ人だけでなく、留学生にも愛されています。 約10ドル程でスーパーで購入可能です。   5. メープルシロップ   カナダといえばメープルシロップ！お土産屋さんで沢山売っています。 容器もお洒落なので、使った後も飾りとして使えそうですね。...Read More

Vancouver is a bustling city that is full of opportunities for personal growth, including a wide variety of volunteer opportunities. Volunteering puts students in a position where they can develop and test their language in a local environment. They have a chance to work side by side with people from all over Vancouver. They also...Read More

[su_spacer size=”10″] Last month, many VanWest students signed up to do some volunteering at the Christmas Market. Volunteering provides many benefits for students. Not only that, but it’s a true test of your English skills – but don’t take it from us! Read about what each of these students thought about their experiences: [su_spacer size=”30″]...Read More

New students often wonder how to get around. The city can seem very crazy on the first day, but you can use this guide to travel more easily in and around Vancouver! Vancouver only has one public transportation company: TransLink. It operates Vancouver’s SkyTrain, buses, and sea buses. [su_spacer size=”40″] Compass Card If you want...Read More

Halloween at VanWest is always a little spooky and a lot of fun. Students take part in a variety of activities and share their creativity with their costumes. So, they take home unique memories.   What is Halloween?   This unique holiday is not celebrated everywhere, but people in North America love to participate. Because...Read More