Need Advice
Dear CD people

With regard of this platform, I need some advice. Let me know you about my profile

Personal Background
Name: Afan
Location: Lahore, Pakistan

Educational Background
Latest Degree: Bachelors of Computer Science ( 3-Years)
Certification: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

One Year of Work Experience as Network Support Engineer in ISP

I need to acquire advice, as you read above my bachelor degree is of three years, I need to get admission in Master Program specialized in network and communication. My questions are following.

1. As I have 3-Years bachelors’ degree, can I get admission in master program in university?
5. How much amount is sufficient for monthly expense, including accommodation and excluding study expense?
6. What about getting off campus jobs?

I know its kind of confusion but need to rectify this. Secondly if any one can brief me more so I’ll be glad. Your early would be highly appreciated

Note: IS ANY CD PERSON IS Current / Prospective Student For Master Program in Networks & Communication,Internetworking, Networks & Telecom or any related to networks degree. Please Contact Me and Infrom me How to pursue for master program in these fields.

Hi Afan,

Answers to your questions:
1. Each department in each university has it's own admission criteria, you need to contact them to find out whether your 3 year degree is sufficient or not.
2. Including accomodation, medical, grocery, utilities, travel etc your monthly expense should not exceed $ 800. There are students who can manage in as less as 400 dollar and well there is no upper limit for those who can afford it !
3. You can only work off campus after you complete one year at the university/college, for a maximum of 20 hours per week. Finding a job depends on you, but it's easy as there a lot of part time jobs available these days. Though you will need to apply for a work permit.

Hope this helps.

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Manny

"Experience is the name every one gives to their mistakes."

Hi khubuseth,

Thanks. That would be much helpful.

Now, I’m contacting directly to universities and getting useful information. In Alberta, Edmonton I do like University of Alberta especially I’ve got required course BUT there are some issue like GRE Anyway.

khubuseth, I heard Alberta is booming regarding opportunities & jobs ,is that ? or same like other provinces like ON, BC, etc ?

More Questions Please

1. Can you put some light ON about Edmonton City & jobs opportunities there?
2. How much odd jobs pays per hour?
3. As you said Student can work off-campus legally after completing one year. BUT some of students are still working before on year & more than 20 Hours per week?


Thanks once again

Hi Afan,

Well GRE is an integral part of the admission process for sciences faculty. Anyway, the off-campus work program for international students was approved quite recently, about 10 days back I guess; in every province there are only few participating insititutes where an international student can work. In Alberta only the following institutes are participating:

* Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
* University of Lethbridge

Alberta is booming, but it is mainly because of the oil industry. No doubt there is always a spillover effect on other jobs! It's fair to say though that as of today Alberta has more job opportunities as compared to other provinces.

I don't know much about Edmonton, so I suggest you try searching more information from the internet. Regarding part time work, well it will pay anywhere between 8-15 dollars per hour. Now the student that you are referring to, work off campus because either they are Canadians or because they do it illegally.

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Manny

"Experience is the name every one gives to their mistakes."