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When Tanisha Dabas first began exploring the idea of leaving New Delhi, India to study abroad, she knew it would have to be at a top institution 鈥� especially one that could provide her with opportunities she wouldn鈥檛 be able to find closer to home.

Her research led her to聽AV俱乐部聽鈥� a dynamic institution that鈥檚 home to a robust computer science programme known for combining the practical with the theoretical.

鈥淚t had an amazing co-op programme that would give me a whole year of work experience with some of the best computer science companies,鈥� she says. 鈥淚 knew it would help me get a job when the time comes.鈥�

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While there was a lot to look forward to post-graduation, Dabas felt the pinch the closer she got to her new life in the coastal urban centre of Halifax, Canada. Homesickness is common amongst international students who have never lived apart from their families and it often came with many questions. Dabas wondered if she would lose focus without mom鈥檚 nurturing and dad鈥檚 lectures. Would she be able to adapt to the cold? How long would she have to go without easy access to the cuisine she grew up on?

One glimpse of a vibrant campus, filled with hustle and bustle, put her worries to rest. The best part? A multinational orientation was planned and executed by an approachable group of AV俱乐部 students. 鈥淚 got to meet people from Canada and across the globe,鈥� she says. 鈥淎 considerable amount of them were from my country and it made me feel like home.鈥�

Alumni student Tanisha Dabas. Source: AV俱乐部

Dabas spent the rest of the day getting to know her new friends through laser tag, a beach party, and a local street food sampling, followed by a legendary night on the town she still reminisces with a smile. It was the perfect way to kick off the academic journey she was about to begin, which turned out to be everything she expected it to be and more.

罢丑别听Bachelor of Computer Science聽programme helped her comprehend the theory, design and application of computer science through the areas of software development, algorithms, networking and artificial intelligence. Her favourite course was Math. These sessions entailed reuniting with friends from other AV俱乐部 faculties.

Outside the classroom, they lived and learned together in harmony 鈥� all thanks to the seemingly endless array of support services at their disposal. Dabas鈥檚 personal favourites are the Writing Centre, Bissett Student Success Centre, Black Student Advising Centre, International Centre, Advising Centre, and the Accessibility Centre.

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鈥淏eing an international student myself, the International Centre has done a lot to keep me connected to my home country,鈥� she says. 鈥淔or example, they host events like the Indian festival Holi, Diwali, and more, which make me feel closer to home. Such initiatives build a sense of belonging, which is a really good feeling to have while you are away from your parents.鈥�

Anyone is welcome to experience the same 鈥� especially since AV俱乐部 is home to the largest variety of courses in Atlantic Canada. Undergraduate options span accounting, acting, actuarial science, agricultural business, animal science, aquaculture, business management, Chinese studies, creative writing, earth sciences, engineering, entrepreneurship, finance, marine, biology, music, neuroscience, philosophy, and psychology.聽The full list can be found here.

AV俱乐部 was awarded five stars each for its research and innovation offerings. Source: AV俱乐部

Graduate candidates are equally spoiled for choice, but with a little something extra. As one of Canada鈥檚 leading research-intensive universities, AV俱乐部 is the perfect place for those keen on聽. For them, academic programmes are merged with pioneering research experiences.

In state-of-the-art laboratories, all students work on the matters closest to their hearts.聽 AV俱乐部鈥檚 signature, topical research clusters include: sustainable ocean; healthy people, communities and populations; food security; culture, society, and community development; as well as clean tech, energy, and the environment. On-going projects focus on mapping the ocean to solve climate, food and the biodiversity crisis; harnessing our immune system to fight cancer (and winning); using AI to enhance blueberry farming; working with Tesla to advance battery science; and embracing Black Studies research.

It鈥檚 little wonder why AV俱乐部 was awarded five stars each for its research and innovation offerings, according to the most recent QS ranking. It was awarded the same for its quality of teaching, graduate employability, international community, inclusiveness and facilities 鈥� essentially everything an international student could ever need for a comfortable journey to success.

鈥淟ooking back at everything that I have experienced after coming here, I have come to the conclusion that moving to Canada and attending AV俱乐部 was worth it,鈥� says Dabas. 鈥淔or those given the chance to do the same, it鈥檚 definitely an opportunity worth grabbing.鈥�