How much I made working part-time as an international student

Many of you have asked me, "How much money did you make as an international student working part-time?" and "Will working part-time pay for my tuition and living expenses?"
In this video, I hope to answer that question and also share some important lessons and tips I learned while working in Canada while I was in school. Enjoy!
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0:00 Talking points
0:50 My part-time jobs
3:27 What I would have done differently
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[@cheepcheep123]

This video exactly describes what I do to pay my bills, I work part-time as a remote math tutor, the pay is pretty nice, slightly above minimum wage in Ontario, on top of that, I also have a on-campus teaching assistant job that pays whopping ~$33 per hour. Combine those with the funding that my grad school has, I can pay everything (although still, I need to live paycheck to paycheck and I live in smaller city with cheaper living cost).

[@obongetim664]

Wow.This is very encouraging.Please kindly reach me so I can get more information from you.

[@Zany_Zan]

Sounds awesome! What school and campus location did you go to?

[@rrdancel]

You are a beast!! 😊💕 Wow thank you for sharing your experience, your work ethic is very admirable ☺️

[@SkyHighemanuel]

Hey Richel, it's impossible here especially in Quebec(Canada)as I tell you as a Mcgill university student currently studying engineering that international students by working part time or full time could barely enough to pay their full cost of tution. International students fees are insane,and the mcgill cost of studies incase if you know is 70000 CAD$( tuition plus living expenses)a year for fall and winter excluding summer and think of your self for 4yrs undergraduate degree what will it be ?Here if u want to study without showing a humongous amount of money ur study permit will not be approved. I remember back in 2018 ,when I ask one foreign student on his letter of purpose he showed for IRCC 100000CAD$ proof of fund that his study permit got approved. Inaddition, most of the international students I met so far at mcgill are way far rich which most of them came from U.S.A,Europe,South Korea and China that their country currency as you know is powerful than the Canadian dollar. For instance,1usd to 1.3 cad dollar and many also have special privilege that their home country grant them sufficient loan that once they complete their studies need to pay it back. When it comes to scholarship I haven't seen so far that Canadian universities grant fully funded scholarship for international students which is really rare and mostly those kind of scholarships exist for PhD and masters. As for the undergraduate even let's say ur brilliant student back home, they only grant you entrance scholarship averaging 5000cad$ which is nothing compared to the cost I listed you on the top. Don't forget that Canadians are always hungry and dependent on foreign student money_ as international students are cash cows_ in building Canada's GDP, but they do not see foreign students on their mind,intellect or skill. Also, think about it Richel over the past years international students helped reduce canada's skilled labor shortage,filled many jobs and pay immense taxes contributing to the country economy,but were treated as a slave by paying 9 times of what canadians pay back when they were in the university. Still doesn't make sense if you see from this perspective and if I get the opportunity🥰😍 I will campaign against this towards Justin Trudeau in helping international students easing of their financial, emotional and academic burden and focus on their studies on becoming successful. Likewise,You see richel the Canadian government wants to bring in immigrants who can contribute economically,but there are some brilliant 🧠 brains and intellect out there especially for those developing nations who are never given a chance to have a quality education to study and potentially thrive here. If canada wants to build its economy on foreigners, they should utilize on people's intellect and mind rather than money!!!! Lastly, as I am an international student and I am in my final years,I have no intention and a great aspirant on becoming permanent resident here in canada why would I ? Why I use my skill in helping this freaking foreign country to thrive? Instead I return back to my home country use my mcgill engineering skill and help my country thrive instead of them!!!!😡😡😡😡

[@CeciSykes]

Rachel !!! Honestly thank you for all the content in your channel, it's so helpful !!!

[@navodya5194]

I love your presenting skills. Not going out of the subject and straight up giving us quality content. Thank you! 😊

[@rrdancel]

I’m glad you noticed that, awww thank you!! I really like just getting into it :P no fuss hehe, just the way I like it :P

[@hugovalle1192]

The style of this video was so cool! Btw, you mentioned something I wish you would have elaborated more tho: your transition from a part-time job to a full-time job. I feel like a multi-part video (like a" mini-series" like other KZbinrs do) about your whole process (more about how you felt, personal challenges, and other things apart from immigration advice) would be interesting, kinda like a "draw my life" touching into "pre", "during", and "post" moving to Canada. I think your story-telling skills are amazing, to the point where I started to watch your videos because they are entertaining (and not necessarily for the info since I'm already here in Canada. I still get useful tips from you tho haha). I know your audience comes primarily for the immigration content, but idk, I feel like if you start talking about your funny stories in Canada, or things not even related to Canada (even tho it's risky), might be interesting. Anyways, cool video!🙌

[@baldlyjoe]

Thanks for another informative content, Rachel. This is so helpful. Kudos for all the details you're sharing.

[@ChrisJimachu]

Hello Ray! Thank you so much for this video. I am from Mexico and will start my postgraduate studies in Canada this Fall Semester. Hoper everything’s going well and thank you for your advices. Good descriptions about lifestyle in Canada. My best!

[@dwiyugiwati9029]

Thanks for your advice! I found that your videos are so informative and helpful.

[@thamaliabeysinghe5672]

Amazing Tips.... Thank you so much for being so clear and precise

[@mayhemlove3895]

Thanks for sharing details for such an uncomfortable topic matters. Grateful

[@beaarianecedro2865]

Hi! i just want you to know that this youtube channel of yours is so informative and reliable. Keep it up (:

[@RvGeral]

Thank you for all the advices. I'll be arriving in vancouver next month, and is gonna help a lot. Very well edited btw

[@rachellea7923]

You have just imparted the good things and encouragement to others to move seamlessly regardless foreign places. First time I watch, I do agree with you. Sharing is caring. My intuition is, I think your intention is pure. I love that. Keep it up ! Your salute is peace. Cheers

[@rrdancel]

Knowledge is power, just want to help in any way I can since most international students get left in the dark (based on my experience) I just want to manage expectations and also help others make informed decisions to avoid falling into vulnerable traps. But thank you for seeing it that way, that was the plan all along ❤️😌

[@syro0310]

Thanks for the tips. Keep safe always Rachel

[@wolfhunter7278]

Thank your your tips are always through the point and Properly guide.😊

[@nichakans.2116]

Hi ! just want to let you know that I really appreciate and all of your videos are soo helpful😊 im going to Vancouver this Fall!!

[@putrasaminhoneybee354]

Hi Rachel, thank you for this video it was very helpful

[@karlaflorian7442]

I loved this video!! It was so helpful!!!

[@valearias8821]

Thank you dear! So helpful ☺️

[@jesschee3329]

*Nice to see a new video :)*

[@matheaaa5844]

you're so helpful rachel 💓

[@scentreyourself1039]

Thanks for always sharing such valuable information.

[@nasirmohammed2810]

First Comment and Helpful video!

[@vicentevvga]

this is very useful! thank you

[@dtce28]

Thanks for sharing with us these information😊

[@rrdancel]

You’re most welcome!

[@jhonpatrick2940]

Hello Ms. Rachel. Thank you for the quality of content. I agree with you. Pag ako siguro makapunta diyan I will not waste every single of time kahit part-time lang ha hanap pa din ako sidehustle kasi alam ko kahit pagpd katawan ko well compensated naman!! I can’t wait mag Canada soon!!! 🔥🇨🇦

[@gretamercado68]

Very helpful! 🥰

[@resk6081]

Thank you for sharing❤

[@jessamaelim7968]

Thank you ate, stay safe💓

[@rrdancel]

Thank you love! Take care as well 🥰

[@joyukaha1588]

This is an amazing informative video Thank you.

[@rrdancel]

Thank you for your time! 🙏☺️

[@nikitatrisha1616]

I'm subscribing. Lol. Your videos are so helpful to me

[@rrdancel]

Woohoo, welcome to the club 😜💕

[@moyeajinomisanghan8160]

thanks for your advice

[@rrdancel]

Thank you for your time! 😊💕

[@KoreaNepalVlog]

दामी दामी😊! कोरियाको बरेमा informative र vlog हेर्न मन भए यत हाजिर हौँ है🇰🇷🇳🇵

[@jalbz5833]

Hi Rachel, Thanks for this informative video. What is the start day to consider working in a week? Thanks

[@abrorjonmatkarimov8514]

Thanks 🤝

[@ughuluehimare8449]

Thank you

[@jamshidnikkerdar2074]

That's cool ❤

[@lorieliecubid3878]

Love your video, it's very helpful. Btw, you mentioned that the 20-hour work per week limit does not apply to remote jobs (employer is from another country), are we allowed then to start working before the classes start?

[@mondayblu3]

HI Rachel, thank you for the videos!! what about free lance (eg uber) and/or setting up online business (selling products) counts up to the 20hours as well?

[@mabelbaltes9816]

Hi Rachel. Thank you for this video. I understand that you are not allowed to work before the first day of class. But, can we start applying for work and maybe state on the resume that we are available starting this date (the first day of class)?

[@janecipriano9306]

so pretty !!!!! 🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@rrdancel]

Thank you awwwwww 🥹🥹💕

[@bienalbertmacabali469]

@rrdancel I just want to clarify regarding the tweet from IRCC. So, it means, someone could be an international student and at the same time can keep their remote job provided their employer is based on a diff country? And the 20hr rule will not be applied to me? Was that right?

[@katkat5418]

Hi rach! If program is for 8 months, and the break only starts after that so will i still be able to work full time? Cause it was quoted need to be full time student before and after. But my class for first and second term is continuous. 😢

[@rameswari3391]

I received BVL(correspondence letter) on July 14 2022 and after that I didn't receive anything.I need to submit my attendance on first week of August without fail.when will be decision announced for my study visa application? If BVL Released then IRCC made decision for the application then why the delay?

[@2Bautomaton]

Hi Rachel, thank you for this video it was very helpful! I am currently in the works of moving to Canada in December, I have enough funds for my first year but for my 2nd, 3rd, and 4th I do not. I come from a poor family in a poor country and I originally planned on working so hard when I move to Canada (legally ofc I would never breach my study permit terms) in order to be able to pay for my 2nd year, and during my 3rd and 4th year my coop program would help me as well monetarily. I also want to try to get a bursary and a scholarship after coming to canada for the second year. I'm putting myself at huge risks but I think it's worth it. However, what do you think? Is it possible?

[@kalkidanabebe6099]

Did you go

[@2Bautomaton]

@@kalkidanabebe6099 no, I decided to not go in the end, the risks were massive and if anything bad happens, I would lose a lot of money and end being indebted (in addition to the mental and psychological woes that I'll face if shit hits the fan). So in the end I stayed. However this doesn't have a bad ending, because in the end I managed to secure a job opportunity in Canada, which I will pursue after I graduate in my home country.

[@kalkidanabebe6099]

@@2Bautomaton that's an amazing opportunity thanks for the reply

[@danohailu3192]

if what you were making wasnt enough for your tuition , what did you do for that year then, does the compas allow to pay after graduation or wat

[@lunaeclipse5768]

hello i got an offer to work in canada and its full-time employment but because im planning to study at uni, they says the work period is 4hours. wdythink?

[@naumayaranabhat9376]

Is it better to have apply at not so city areas, like in montreal or somewherein Alberta?what do you think?

[@justVernica12]

I love your outfit here Rach! So chic! 😍

[@rrdancel]

Hehehe, I’m so flattered - thanks for noticing 🤭💕 I

[@Jas-wb2he]

Would you still recommend incoming international students come to Canada in the upcoming years?

[@iamkcdj]

❤

[@abigaelabrigo2316]

Hi Rachel, I am a licensed nurse but no working experience. I am currently working as an ESL teacher. I want to know if working online for a company not in Canada or having private students would be counted as work ( I mean the 20hr) allowed for students?

[@cbw6012]

Yes. International students need to file income tax every year. It might be better working in Canada part time than online, compare hourly rates and perks.

[@carlomichael3330]

Hi Rachel, thank you for this video! I have a question tho, are international students allowed to work Instacart, ubereats or doordash on top of the 20 hours a week?

[@amyseaden9069]

No

[@shabrinamithila7372]

Will you please make a video on how you created your Express Entry Profile.

[@rrdancel]

I’ll add that to my to-do list 😊

[@lorenamesina9767]

thank you so much for always providing an informative videos.. can i request about ECA thru WES, i hope you'll notice me. Thank you and God bless ♥️♥️

[@mundobusiness5424]

I am Brasilian,married Filipina woman,but we live in Brazil.We intend to Go Canadá after January 2024 tô Abbotsford City

[@Camille-in9os]

If you’re single ehem short answer is NO, with your partner having an Open work permit. Maybe yes but not tuition for the first semester. The second year maybe

[@shumaitasayedshefa3747]

Can a international student do business there?

[@reynaldo_santos]

Okay..

[@rrdancel]

Dokay… 🤭😉

[@reynaldo_santos]

Okay pa rin ..

[@laronreid431]

How long are the bewaks

[@paranoia6359]

Hi ate, does doing digital art commissions count as self-employed work? Do I still have to work a maximum 20 hours if I do that?

[@rrdancel]

I’m not too sure about that but if you’re earning in CAD or working for a CAD employer - it most likely falls under the 20-hour work week 😊

[@jaycee4679]

Thank you for the details.. very informative.. How about vlogging? If you’re earning as a vlogger, will that count as off-campus work?

[@rrdancel]

If you’re earning income from it, it falls under self-employed which has to abide by 20 hour per week work limit sadly :/

[@Iamanneguan]

how about youtube? did you include making videos to the 20hrs when you were studying?

[@rrdancel]

I only rebooted my KZbin channel after I graduated :) but if i did, it would fall under the 20-hour limit AFTER getting monetized 😊💕

[@getnelson8521]

need to ask a question regarding timestamp at 6.29min. Is it mandatory those 20hrs to be counted in your program. As long as you can make money and support yourself while as an International Student is ok with me, no? Thanks

[@rrdancel]

Hi love, with the current policy: students can now work more than 20 hours per week if you meet the eligibility. I posted a short video on this found here and also check out the description for the direct links to IRCC’s website for more info ♥️😊 kzbin.infoKH-16mWE4pM?feature=share

[@karenpalma4614]

Hi. I hope you don't mind, in what school did you studied in Vancouver?

[@rrdancel]

I attended BCIT in Burnaby 😊🤗

[@elatesmores]

Hello 👍🏻 Does a part-time VA or freelancing employment count toward a weekly maximum of 20 hours?

[@rrdancel]

Yes, it’s counted towards if you’re working for a Canadian employer 😊

[@hawo2975]

If I work full how much

[@valluripavan38]

Hi Rachel, my Indian employer gave me permission to continue my work in Canada. So, as per the IRCC tweet, I can work 40 hours per week for my Indian employer while studying, right? If yes, do we need to state it to the visa officials anywhere? Thanks for the informative videos BTW!

[@rrdancel]

Does your employer know your study permit conditions? Unless you’re working on a scheduled academic break, you are only allowed to work 20 hours per week off-campus.

[@valluripavan38]

@@rrdancel Isn’t it considered as a freelancing/self-emplyed as the employer is from outside the Canada and we’re not earning in CAD?

[@amyseaden9069]

@@valluripavan38 depends on whether the company has any Canadian offices, customers or clients. You will have declare your international income on your taxes although a tax treaty will determine how much you pay on the international income.

[@josephfacundo26]

Weren't you supposed to have enough funds before starting college per IRCC rules?

[@rrdancel]

Yes!

[@kingdavid4027]

Thanks beautiful! In specific, can 20hrs pay ones rent and upkeep on monthly basis especially someone studying in Ottawa or centennial college progress campus? If i want to do 1+1 program and I start in winter to finish in august same year, is it mandatory to apply for the immediate fall academic session or I can apply for the next winter which is probably 4 months from the time I graduated from the first program. How easy is it getting job in the first mi th as an international student? Thanks for all your informative videos .

[@Iamanneguan]

What camera are you using?

[@rrdancel]

Sony A7iv 😊💕

[@henrryduran3546]

I think the student stream is for couples..it's so hard as single student try to finish your program although you have 10.000 CAD for living expensive..

[@dominiq6479]

She's with a Canadian boyfriend :)

[@justpassingby3409]

How much is tuition in general?

[@henrryduran3546]

@@justpassingby3409 from 10.000 CAD to 25.000 CAD. Only tuition without books, application fees, application visa, ensurance, etc. An average of tuition fees is about 15 K CAD...But the student only will have 20 hours available for working.. According this video, not necessarily your employer will require 20 hours exactly, perhaps the employer will need 17 hours per week and this situation is not good for students...it is important the income of your couple to stay economically good..as a single it will be a hard task..

[@lainecordon3916]

Hi Ate, based on experience, the salary for on-campus job is much better than off-campus job salary

[@rrdancel]

Oh wow, that’s great news then! Thank you for that insight Laine💕🤗 what was your job?

[@lainecordon3916]

@@rrdancel actually I'm still in the process of trying to get an on-campus job Ate but they quoted me the pay which is 50 cents higher than minimum wage. My off-campus job is in retail and it's just minimum wage sadly. I very much agree with you about not getting to maximize the 20 hrs of off campus work. Anyways, thank you Ate for being an inspiration to us international students, your vids have helped me alot! Hoping to meet you in Vancouver 😊

[@justpassingby3409]

@@lainecordon3916 how much is your tuition per year?

[@lainecordon3916]

@@justpassingby3409 it depends on the course but roughly around 16k-18k CAD in GTA, Ontario

[@daryldavidsontanquis4067]

@@lainecordon3916 you sound like you're from the Philippines

[@jeeevan1465]

Pls notice po. Okay lang po ba sa Toronto muna ako magland and stay there for couple of days before pumunta ng Montreal? Sa Montreal po yong school. Thanks po

[@rrdancel]

How far away is it from your first day of classes? I’m worried lang that you’ll need some time to adjust, get to know your area and maybe look for accommodation? :D

[@jeeevan1465]

@@rrdancel I'm planning to book my flight po before my med exam expires. Mga Nov10, kasi po med exam ko mageexpire on November 15. Then January intake po ako so may around 2months po before magstart ang classes. I don't have friends and relatives anywhere sa Canada but I want to explore some other provinces and I found na 1 train away lang pala ang Toronto to Montreal. I will share accommodation with other pinoy students who are attending the same school 🙂

[@stellaneyramusica]

👍👍👍👍

[@rrdancel]

Thank you for supporting my content by commenting, really appreciate it 🌹

[@shumaitasayedshefa3747]

Can't find that tweet .🙂

[@rrdancel]

It’s linked in my description box dear :)

[@tahasadeghigolshan1944]

Before watching this video, I wanna say that I've been following you since one year ago and I really appreciate what you doin'. I have leant many things and I am prepared to move on with much more confidence, but please do not make repeated content. AND NO WORKING PART-TIME WILL NOT COVER YOUR TUTION FEES In despite the fact that you have to fill a tax invoice on your income as well.

[@rrdancel]

I appreciate your comment Taha. What content would interest you? Curious to know as I’m all for continuous improvement.

[@calligraphybyfr]

the tweet was already deleted. i guess it is not an official statement

[@rrdancel]

Oh no way??? Whoa

[@calligraphybyfr]

@@rrdancel yeah :( i was suppose to screenshot it

[@danihonjin]

Mona Lisa Kinda Lisa.. 😂😍😅

[@lenovolenovo1725]

U look healthy 😘👍...

[@rrdancel]

Thank you! That’s great to hear ☺️💕

[@aditiyadav9854]

Where are you from

[@rrdancel]

Originally Philippines 🇵🇭 but currently based in Vancouver Canada 🇨🇦

[@arbrelon4281]

HELLO PO MGA KA SUBSCRIBE

[@rrdancel]

HELLO 👋😜

[@texas0272]

Broke AF because of the high expenses living in the city

[@rrdancel]

Yes most advanced cities with better job opportunities, social settings, efficient transportation usually have a high cost of living. There’s always a give.

[@RK-vf4mo]

First off to come to canada to study you SHOULD BE ABLE TO SUPPORT YOURSELF AND NOT STEAL FROM FOOD BANKS. 2ND...DO NOT COME TO CANADA AND EXPECT TO WORK IN YOUR FEILD OF STUDY. NOBODY IN CANADA IS WORKING IN THEIR FIELD OF STUDY

[@smwk2017]

Do not sacrifice your cumulative GPA for temporary financial gain. It you can't keep up with CGPA, reduce your working hours. In group projects, working part-time is not an excuse for not carrying your own weight and showing up for meetings.

[@rrdancel]

I totally agree with this 💯☺️

[@galepereyra]

thank you for the tip!

[@katysummer9418]

You are in Canada and not an Immigration Consultant or Lawyer and as such your are not legally allowed to give any immigration advice. I am going to report you to the authorities in Canada and everybody else who does that. There is too much false information available when it comes to immigration matters spread by wanna be advisers.

[@hyacintcindo2025]

Thank you for this content. Please continue sharing your experiences in canada to enlighten more people 🤍