Raiyan
MemberBangladeshi expat in Canada
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About me
Bangladeshi
Lives in Windsor
Speaks English, Bangla, Nepali, Hindi
Registration: 11 September 2011
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Hi, everyone... by evaPR
Hi my family and I just got here to Canada. We are from US. My husband its working here, I'm taking care of my kids. Do I need a SIN number, how I got my driving licence? And Health care,, how does it works? :) Too many questions sorry.
For the SIN, you are to go to the City hall/mayor's office. Bring your passport with you. I got mine two weeks ago. Read More
Healthcare in Canada by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Canada ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Canada? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
Is the healthcare options same or mostly similar in all provinces of Canada ? Read More
Welsh Accent by welshrarebit
Hi everyone, I'm new here. I just wanted to ask what the Canadians thinks of the Welsh accent? I'm thinking of coming over from Wales and I just wondered peoples thoughts on it. Thanks :)
Canadians are nice people in general. They put up with the strangest of south asian (like mine :)) and chinese accents, welsh would be no problem at all. Read More
Successful job interview in Canada by Julie
Hi, passing a job interview in Canada can be a stressful moment, especially you are not familiar with the cultural and professional codes of the country. How to successfully pass a job interview in Canada ? What happens during the interview ...
International students in Canadian universities might find it helpful to consult their career counselor in their school. Most good universities offer this service. Many students ignore it though. They can give you some real good advice, so don't ... Read More
I need basic life pf cost living in Ontario by kartik2004
I will get 5000USDpm after deduction of Tax as per Canada Govt. Act. How much money required for this all things (Per Month) 1)Monthly House Rent: 2 Bed room 2)Feeding: As per Indian test 3)Transportation: Public & Private 4)Cable & Internet: ...
Are you a vegetarian,vegan or omnivorous ? Do you (and your family) prefer eating out a lot or not ? Your food expenses can vary a lot depending your dietary preferences. People of South Asian background usually find it surprising that vegetables ... Read More
Cost of living in Canada by Julien
Hi everybody, Let's share our experience about the cost of living in Canada. It would be interesting to gather everything in one unique post. Don't forget to mention where you're living: state and city (is it a big/small city?) Let's compare ...
Rogers, Telus and Bell think its right to charge you for incoming calls and messages. They will charge you through the nose and stick you on a 3 year contract that you can't get out of. Its a sorry state of affairs.Agree. None of the countries I've ... Read More
Cost of living in Canada by Julien
Hi everybody, Let's share our experience about the cost of living in Canada. It would be interesting to gather everything in one unique post. Don't forget to mention where you're living: state and city (is it a big/small city?) Let's compare ...
I've been living in Windsor, Ontario for last 5 months. For those who don't know where it is, it's across the border from Detroit - look it up on a map. I live near the university. This is a nice neighborhood, nothing special about it except for a ... Read More
New in Windsor
Hello, I've recently landed in Canada. Will be studying at the University of Windsor as a grad student. I like traveling and outdoors. Would love to meet people and make friends in Windsor. Let me know if you are up for it. Thanks. Raiyan Read More
IT related job / training / volunteering in Nepal
Hello, I am a software engineer and I would like to stay in Nepal for 6 months or may be a year. I've already been there once on a week long trip and have some idea of cost of food, drinks and transportation. From the older posts in the forum I get ... Read More
Living expenses if I want to live well by Stosh
Hi, I think I may be in Nepal for six months and I am trying to figure out how much I'll need to live well each month. I would like to be able to go out a couple nights a week and definitely want to do some exploring of Kathmandu and the surrounding ...
Hey Stosh, Seems like we are on the same boat. I'm also considering staying in Nepal for a 6 months in 2012. When do you intend to start living in Nepal ? Regards Read More