Program Addons
Enhance your learning with optional additions to your regular studies.
Chat Buddy
Practice english with other people
You can greatly improve your English skills by signing up for our optional Canadian Chat Buddy program (max. 5 students per Buddy) which will help you to practice your conversational skills outside of the classroom and become familiar with Canadian life through a variety of social activities. The exact times and days for the program vary and you will meet with your Chat Buddy in your first week to determine which times are most suitable for your both. Through this program you will expand your conversation skills as you experience Canadian life and culture through direct contact and discussions with native language Canadian Chat Buddies. Most chat buddies are Canadian university students who have some teaching experience and are enjoy finding our about new cultures and peoples.
Volunteer Preparation
Practice Your English While You Help Others
Enhance your studies and experience in Canada through volunteering. Immerse yourself in Canadian life by working side by side with locals, helping to better lives and communities.
Volunteering helps to round our your resume by complementing your academic and professional achievements and provides you with a unique opportunity to practice and improve your language skills in real world situations.
There are a wide variety of volunteer opportunities to participate in (from assisting the elderly to helping children learn and helping the environment). You will need to secure any placement yourself but we will help you by :
- Providing you a list of possible opportunities
- Providing you information on organizations that may interest you
- Prepare you for your volunteer opportunity by introducing you to Canadian work / volunteer culture .
- Developing and polishing your resume
- Preparing you for interviews – expectations, mock interviews, etc.
Working Holiday Preparation for Working Holiday Visa Students Only
The Working Holiday Preparation Program (WHIP) provides Working Holiday Visa holders with the necessary skills and resources for helping them find work. The program includes:
- Introduction to Canadian work culture
- Resume writing workshops
- Developing Interview skills
- Preparing online professional profile (Linked-in, Indeed, etc. )
- List of resources for looking for work
- Quest does not secure or guarantee placements for students. The program is only meant to help prepare students.
