Comments | elisa88: HELP PLEASE!

elisa88

HELP PLEASE!

Oct 18, 2011 22:12

To anyone who ever wastes their time reading this journal, I seriously need your help.

I got an internship in Quebec, Canada. In order to work a budget out, I would very much like to know how much money you spend in a month, with the basics (roof, food, transportation). AND, about the wheather.. is it really THAT cold? I'm used to temperatures ( Read more... )

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Yes, it is that cold. garden_hoe21 October 19 2011, 20:26:15 UTC

The key to dressing in Canada is layers. So on a cold day I'd wear a regular tank, and then a sweater over it, and then a really, really serious winter coat. That'll set you back a couple hundred dollars maybe. You will need a hat (known also as a toque, pronounced took), and warm mittens or gloves, and a scarf if your coat doesn't protect your neck. A small space-heater would also be a good investment, along with warm socks for around the house. You can get by in English, but it's a good idea to have some French basics just in case.

I don't live in Quebec so I don't know much about rent, food, or transport prices, but the museum of civilization has a free day, tuesdays I think, so take advantage of that. Also, I know Quebec City has a pretty decent bus system that's not too hard to understand.

Invest in a good pair of boots - that may set you back another hundred. If you're gonna be there in spring/summer, remember your sunscreen.

Re: Yes, it is that cold. garden_hoe21 October 19 2011, 20:30:32 UTC

Oh, and remember your shades because on a sunny day, the light reflecting off the snow can be really glaring.

Financially, some of the things here may be helpful for budget building: http://www.gailvazoxlade.com/resources.html

This site has a bit of info on dress: http://www.camh.net/About_Addiction_Mental_Health/Mental_Health_Information/alone_in_canada.html

Check this out as well: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/publications/welcome/index.asp

Re: Yes, it is that cold. elisa88 October 20 2011, 23:27:04 UTC

thank youuuu!!!!

Re: Yes, it is that cold. garden_hoe21 October 19 2011, 20:50:43 UTC

A few more links:
Canadian Relocation Systems - An online guide for people moving to or across Canada. Information on cost of living, expenditures, and income in different cities in Canada.

Finding Newcomer Services in Your Area - Use this online search to find community and government services in cities across Canada. From Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

Quebec Immigration - This website is run by the government of Quebec. This website is available in English, French and Spanish

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Bon voyage! :) sparksfly7 October 30 2011, 21:25:15 UTC

okay, garden_hoe21 left like the above and beyond perfect comment - I'm Canadian and I didn't know half this stuff o.O ( ... )

Re: Bon voyage! :) elisa88 October 31 2011, 15:59:06 UTC

THANKS! I really appreciate you taking the time to say these things. I'm not 'scared' about the cold, I don't think it'll be a problem for me (although it's good to know it ain't that cold) I was thinking of getting leggings, I didn't take them to the winter in Argentina and I regret it! What does freak me out is finding a place to live in.. I hope I find a good one :)

I'll try and remember these places, and I hope work gives me the time to do those things =)