Canada: Guide de voyage, visas et hébergement gratuit · 2026

ATAnastasiya Taranavataranova.nas · 30 nov. 2019Lire

It seems it's time to tell you a little about the place where we actually live :) There won't be a long history of its origin here, I'll just share some interesting facts and observations😊 Lake Placid is located 480 km from New York City, which is about a 5-hour drive. Major sporting events have been held here, such as: the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympic Games, the Biathlon World Cup, Lacrosse, Ironman (triathlon), and many others. Frankly speaking, if it weren't for these events, this town would just be an American village and a beautiful place where tourists would occasionally come for climbing. But now this town is teeming with a huge number of people from both the USA and Canada. Our boss said that very wealthy people live here because a plot of land costs a huge amount of money by American standards. It's interesting that the town is called Lake Placid, but the entire town center is built around a different lake - Mirror Lake. Also, a horror movie was filmed about this lake, in which a monster lives in the lake and eats people, but the filming actually took place in Canada 😅 The climate is similar to the Belarusian one. It's interesting that when we checked the weather in Lake Placid from Belarus, the forecast was on average ~20-22 degrees with rain and thunderstorms. But as soon as we arrived here, that weather started in Belarus, and here it became ~26-29 degrees with sun and absolutely no clouds. Among the interesting places, I'll note: 🌿 A dam with a pier and a cool swimming spot (in the photo now) - located behind the Dack Snack restaurant - a path through the forest ~ 12 minutes on foot. 🌿 A waterfall - Flume Falls - 20 km away, ~ an hour's ride by bike. 🌿 Whiteface Mountain - one of the highest mountains accessible to every tourist. There is a cable car. Insanely beautiful. Photos will be later 😍 🌿 Mid’s Park on Tuesdays with their live music at sunset. 🌿 And also a large number of well-maintained and clean streets with beautiful houses and quick SQUIRRELS (they are everywhere, just everywhere). I just fell in love with this town. No noise, quiet, cozy. And what would you prefer: living in a big noisy city or in a quiet and calm small town?

SSShalgyn Seifullashalgyn1 · 15 déc. 2017Lire

Now for the most interesting part of my story: the travel!!! What I managed to see and feel was our first trip to the world-famous Niagara Falls. It is the most powerful waterfall in North America, located between Canada and the USA. Its height is 53 meters and its width is 323 meters. Just imagine the power of this natural energy; after this, the Turgen Waterfall will seem like a mere stream. And the night view of the waterfall, where various lanterns shine from the Canadian side at night, is simply an indescribable sight of indescribable beauty. We stayed at the “Days INN” hotel for 2 days, which was very cozy. On the first day, we walked through all the parks of Niagara Falls, and on the second day, we managed to fly in a helicopter over Niagara Falls. By the way, this was also a first in my life, and it is something I recommend to future participants. The second point of our trip was the capital of America, Washington, D.C., where we managed to visit museums and walk along the avenues of the capital. This city reminded me of Astana: everyone in suits, businessmen and representatives of various companies, everything seemed very official. The third point was the real roller coasters at “SIX FLAGS” in the state of New Jersey. We managed to ride all the scariest attractions in this park. Especially KINGDA KA, which is the tallest and second-fastest roller coaster in the world. It is a huge rush of adrenaline and unforgettable sensations that will remain for a lifetime. And finally, the last pre-departure point of our trip ended in New York City. When we arrived, we didn't manage to stay in the city for a couple of days because we immediately went to Bethany Beach, but at the end of the season, I specifically dedicated a week to this big city. I walked through Central Park, visited museums, and walked around the night city with friends. Times Square is especially beautiful at night, as well as the rooftops, the Statue of Liberty, and many, many other attractions that will remain in my memory forever. But this is just the beginning of my journey, as there is still the western part of America, where many have not been, including myself. So, friends, America is not going anywhere, and it is eagerly waiting for all of us. I am very happy for the opportunity provided by IEC to discover America, to discover the World. Thank you all and good luck.

NONatalia Oshaninanatalia.oshanina · 14 déc. 2017Lire

Everyone has a different attitude toward this part of the program. Some stick to New York, some go on a cruise to the Bahamas, and some buy an all-inclusive student tour. We planned to cover as much as possible on our own (since we made it to America, we had to explore), while spending as little money as possible. For those who crave the same, I can advise only one thing: plan everything in advance. Domestic flights in the States are quite cheap, often have discounts, and you can find an airport even in a small town. Car rental companies and intercity buses also help out. But you have to remember that the main mode of transport in the USA is a personal car, and getting out of some cities can be very difficult. Think about this when choosing a place to work. And of course, travel in a group: it not only saves your budget but also adds fun to the trip. Initially, we agreed with our employer that we would finish work on September 5th (Labor Day fell on the 4th that year; it is considered the last day of the resort season, bringing in a lot of money and requiring many hands). But our return tickets were bought for September 16th, and eleven days were clearly not enough for all our grand plans... So, first, we took a few trips in the middle of summer, and second, we quit a week early. Our first serious trip was to Niagara Falls at the beginning of August. No organized tours, just us! Five people managed to take two days off at the same time, find incredible accommodation for one night (I'll tell you about that later), rent a car in a neighboring town, and cover eight hours of driving one way. There were two drivers in our group – me and Sonya. This gave us the opportunity to switch as needed: I drove for four hours, she drove for four. By the way, you don't need anything other than a Russian driver's license in the States, and if you have one, definitely try getting behind the wheel in the USA. It's an incomparable feeling – highways across the entire country where cars pass you if you drive slower than 130 km/h. Perfect asphalt, incredible landscapes, infrastructure designed to make travel as comfortable as possible... US roads will leave no one indifferent But back to Niagara. For accommodation, we chose... a real American trailer! Yes, you can find things like that on Airbnb. Its owners decided to start the business quite recently, and we were only the third guests. Yes, right on a private plot, next to the house, yes, with all the amenities! At night, we roasted marshmallows and sausages over a fire, sang songs with a guitar, and slept as soundly and carefree as we never did during workdays. It is in such trailers that Americans travel with their families The delight of checking in was replaced by the delight of the waterfall. One of our friends refused to go, saying: “eight hours of driving just to stand and look at a waterfall?” – and she was very wrong. Domestic tourism is developed in America like, perhaps, nowhere else in the world. And if you have arrived at Niagara Falls, you will definitely find something to do. Immediately after checking in, we rushed to Niagara: we arrived literally a minute before the departure of the last Maid of the Mist – the boat that sails right to the foot of the waterfalls. Luckily, it was almost empty. His Majesty Niagara Falls. The skyscrapers on the horizon are already Canada In the evening, the waterfall lights up with all the colors of the rainbow, and thunder from fireworks rings in the sky – no matter what summer day you arrive. In the morning, it is better to go to the next “attraction” – Cave of the Winds. In fact, there hasn't been a cave there for a long time, but there is a century-old elevator right in the rock and wooden ramps that allow you to walk right under the icy streams of the waterfall. Believe me – it's worth it. Raincoats and special flip-flops are included in the ticket price – but you don't think that saves you from the water, do you? Our trip was definitely a success

GSGaliyabanu Seytimovabanu1995 · 12 déc. 2017Lire

5 hours on the bus and Voila! Welcome to the greenest state in the USA - Maine. The main distinctive feature is probably that the state, being in the far northeast of the country, borders Canada, which is why there are so many French speakers here. For me, this was very useful, as I study English and French at university. A friend who once traveled here and fell in love with a small tourist town on the Atlantic coast - Ogunquit - recommended this state to me. That is where I spent my best summer!!! But not everything was as smooth as I would have liked. I will tell you one story that happened to me on my first day in this town. Upon arrival, my friend and I called the person we were going to live with. It was assumed that he would meet us. We warned him several times, but for some reason, he just didn't pick up the phone. We decided to go look for this house ourselves with heavy suitcases and tired from the road... We found it... And then the most interesting part began... The thing is, my job offer was at a souvenir shop, but they, unfortunately, did not provide housing. However, my friend, who had a job at a Mexican restaurant, was provided with housing, and we agreed with the employer that I would live with them. Lesson number one - don't take risks and look for a job that provides a roof over your head. Protect yourself. There are no guarantees anywhere. In the end, a place was found for me too, and I started living with this big Mexican family.. After that, it was just happiness... wonderful work, new friends, and true love... A piece of this town is always with me... in my memories.

ENElizaveta Noreastpatterns · 23 nov. 2015Lire

Conditions of the expiration date of J1 visa allowed me to stay in US extra 30 days but I was planning to take the plane back to Russia on 15th of September because my closest people had their birthdays this month, my girlfriend was getting married and my study had already got started. During my staying in US I was texting with a guy from my hometown that left it for living in LA. He knew that originally the only dream I had about US was San Francisco so he bought tickets for both of us on Grayhound from SF to LA. Despite all this important events I had at home I considered to delay my departure to follow my dream. Maine is the most northern state on the west coast on the border with Canada so it’s pretty far from the east coast of California, where I had to be to take this bus. Anyway we found apartments in San Francisco on airbnb, all green with two dogs, garden and hot tab on the roof. I’ve never seen him before so I had some flowers in my hair that we can recognize each other. As I figured out then he had never though about this song so he decided that I am crazy about flowers. We spent three days walking up and down hills of San Francisco, talking about everything in the way that we knew each other for long. Еще до того, как мы встретились, в одной из наших бесед я сказала, что хотела бы посмотреть на Grand Canyon. Я не имела ни малейшего представления что это, и ему пришлось объяснить, что это не туристическое место, где можно просто сделать фото на память, а часть бескрайних национальных парков с удивительной необъятной красотой нетронутой природы. У меня был печальный опыт блужданий по горам хребта Сихотэ-Алинь, которым я поделилась, и он был первым человеком, который так ответственно подошел к походу со мной в горы. По дороге в Юту он сказал, что хочет показать мне одно место, где мы могли бы поужинать. Я была в летнем платье и сандалиях, настроенная на природу и поход, а место, которое он хотел показать был Лас Вегас. Я понимаю, как он может покорять людей, крадя их время в казино и напускной роскоши отелей, но декорации, люминесценция, манекены и страсти людей предстали предо мной во всей своей наготе, к чему я не совсем была готова. Я так же готова согласиться, что каждый волен проводить время так, как ему нравится, но лучшее, что я чувствовала там, радость за то, что могу выбирать лес и горы. Я описала нашу поездку в письме Алекс, девушке, которая владела рестораном, где я работала: Hi Alex! I spent couple days hiking in National Parks. I didn't write you earlier because I turned off all electronic devices to be free from technologies and closer to nature. We went there through Utha, first national park that we've visited was Bryce, trails ran through mountains, called hoodoos, it's odd-shapes pillars of rock, they look extraordinary because of nature forces and erosion, and it could be imagined, that mountain rage forms fantasy castles, in the splendid and magnificence of this canyon you could feel the reminiscent of the passage of time. Its massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink and red soared to the sky. They were sun burnt and looked like deserts or Mars. On our way to the next national park we chose the wrong serpentine road, nature was so different, autumn has already came there so all trees were in fire. Second place that we've been was Zyon National Park, But the filling of this park was full of life because of the emerald mountain creek flowing down the slopes to the Virgin river. It waters soil and mountain feet are very green. Poplars with silver leaves are so tall there. In our trip we reached the place called Angels Landing.

SYSandugash Yelyubayevainfoguuu · 14 août 2015Lire

The picture shown above was taken in Cambridge town near well-known Cambridge university press. As the UK is very popular with such historical places as Cambridge University. I understood only one thing, this is that London is actually tremendous city which needs more than a week in order to visit all three parts of London, precisely city, west, and east parts. The best days of my life I spent with keenly nice and helpful people in the academy. I enjoyed my studying whilst I was in the UK. It was extremely catching to share your experience and knowledge with the students from different countries and nationalities. In my group I was lucky to make friends from Wales, Canada , Arabic emirates, Iran, Turkmenistan, Turkey, Italy, Spain, France, Lithuania, Thailand, chili, and Mexico.

TATogzhan Amankeldib2ab27 · 9 janv. 2023Lire

Hello everyone! My name is Togzhan Amankeldy. I am 21 years old now. I don't have a particularly interesting story about student exchange programs, but I will tell you how I entered a foreign university after graduating from school. Since childhood, I dreamed of studying abroad and traveling to different countries. After finishing school at 17, having discussed it with my mother and made a decision, I enrolled in Sakarya University in Turkey. Initially, it was incredibly scary for a 17-year-old girl to go abroad alone without her parents. But now, at 21, I realize that the decision to go study abroad was one of the most correct and important ones in my life, which ultimately taught me to be patient, helped expand my knowledge, meet people of different cultures, and gain invaluable experience in student life and my future adult life. November 2018 was my first year, my first experience in Turkey; it was my Foundation year. I studied Turkish at a language school to later pursue my education at my university. The language school was called Tomer, and only foreigners studied there. As a 17-year-old girl, everything was interesting to me; I learned about so many different cultures and nations from Africa, Europe, Central Asia, and East Asia. And in that language school, without even knowing it, I made friends with someone who opened America to me. His name is Adel; he is Turkish by nationality but was born and lives in Canada. At the beginning of our acquaintance, Adel and I didn't know which country each of us came from. At first, we had casual conversations, which eventually grew into friendship. Our close-knit group consisted of me, a girl from Kazakhstan, and friends from Albania, Iraq, and Canada. It was incredibly interesting for us to be together, as we learned something new about each other every day: what they eat in our countries, what the strangest dishes and drinks are, what the most beautiful places to visit are, etc. The most frustrating thing was that almost 80% of my acquaintances knew nothing about my country, let alone where Kazakhstan is located. This, of course, put me in an awkward position, but every time, I told them about my Motherland with interest. One day, Adel suggested we meet at a cafe to eat and have coffee, and I, of course, gladly agreed. During the meeting, Adel often talked about how his parents wanted him to learn Turkish. I was terribly curious to find out for what purpose his parents wanted this so much. As it turned out later, I learned that Adel was Turkish by nationality, which shocked me, but thanks to this unexpected fact, we had a long conversation. He talked a lot about life in Canada and America, mentioned what interesting dishes and products they have, how they live there, and periodically compared the two countries; sometimes I talked about Kazakhstan and compared the countries as well. There was even an incident when I decided to invite my friends to dinner and gave them the opportunity to try our national dishes—a meat dish called Et tamak, a fermented milk product called kurt, our domestic "Kazakhstan" chocolate, and other local products. Of course, my friends were somewhat surprised that we eat horse meat. Oh, we all laughed so much. Like any young people, my friends and I often said, "Well, in our country it's like this, but in Turkey, it's different," and everyone laughed at our comparisons, as we understood that every country has its own mentality, traditions, rules, pros, and cons. In short, the 9-10 months of study at the language school flew by in a flash. We received our certificates, and it was time to part ways. Adel flew to Canada, and I stayed in Turkey to continue my studies in a bachelor's program. Recalling and writing my story, I realize how full of enthusiasm and energy we were, how we strived for everything new, and how our whole close-knit group dreamed. Perhaps you are wondering why I am talking about this in the past tense?! You know, when a person gets older,

TATogzhan Amankeldib2ab27 · 9 janv. 2023Lire

Hello everyone! My name is Togzhan Amankeldy. I am 21 years old now. I don't have an interesting story about student exchange programs, but I will tell you how I enrolled in a foreign university after finishing school. Since childhood I had a dream to study abroad, to travel to different countries. After finishing school at 17, after discussing with my mother and making the decision, I enrolled in Turkey, at Sakarya University. At first it was insanely scary for a 17-year-old girl to go alone to study abroad without her parents accompanying her. But now, when I am already 21, I understand that the decision to go study abroad was one of the right and most important in my life, which ultimately taught me to be patient, helped expand my knowledge, meet people of different cultures, and gain extremely important broad experience in student life and in later adult life. The year 2018, it was November, my first year, my first experience in Turkey, it was the Foundation year. I studied Turkish at a language school in order to later receive education at my university. The language school was called Tomer, only foreigners studied there. As a 17-year-old girl everything was interesting to me; I learned about so many different cultures and so many different nationalities from countries of Africa and Europe, Central Asia, and East Asia. And in this language school I, without knowing it myself, befriended a person who opened America to me. His name is Adel; by nationality he is Turkish, but he was born and lives in Canada. At the beginning of our acquaintance, Adel and I did not know who had arrived from which country. At first we had ordinary communication, which in the end grew into friendship. Our friendly group consisted of me, a girl from Kazakhstan, and friends from Albania, Iraq and Canada. We were immensely interested together, because we learned something new about each other every day: what people eat in our countries, what the strangest dishes and drinks are, what the most beautiful places to visit are, etc. The most upsetting thing was that almost 80% of my acquaintances knew nothing about my country, let alone where Kazakhstan is located. This, of course, put me in an awkward position, but each time I told them about my homeland with interest. One day Adel suggested we meet at a cafe, eat, drink coffee, and I of course gladly agreed. During the meeting Adel often said how his parents want him to learn Turkish. I was terribly curious to find out for what purpose his parents so strongly wished this. As it turned out later, I learned that Adel is ethnically Turkish, which shocked me, but thanks to this unexpected fact a long conversation started between us; he talked a lot about life in Canada, America, he spoke about what interesting dishes and products they have, how they live there and periodically compared the two countries; sometimes I talked about Kazakhstan and compared the countries as well. There was even an occasion when I decided to invite my friends to dinner and gave them the opportunity to try our national dishes — the meat dish Et tamak, the fermented milk product kurt, our domestic chocolate "Kazakhstan" and other domestic products; of course, my friends were somewhat surprised that we eat horsemeat. Ah, we all laughed. Like any young people, my friends and I often said "in our country it's like this, and in Turkey it's different" and everyone laughed at our comparison, because they understood that every country has its own mentality, its own traditions, rules, its pros and cons. In short, 9–10 months of study at the language school flew by lightning fast. We received our certificates and the time to part came. Adel flew to Canada, and I stayed in Turkey to continue my studies at the university for my bachelor's degree. I remember and write my story, I understand how full of enthusiasm and energy we were, how much we strove for everything new and dreamed as a whole friendly group. You are probably thinking, why am