There are lots of quotes about the value of education, but one statement in particular really highlights the importance of studying languages: “The limits of my language are the limits of my world”. Each new word, gesture, and expression that you learn opens your mind to new possibilities. Education is so much more than what you learn in the classroom – it’s the way that all your experiences come together to shape how you understand and interact...
Every year we have hundreds of students come and study here at GEOS Toronto. Every student brings his or her own unique personality and contribution to the school and we love them all. However, sometimes we get a student so impressive we just can’t help but share their story!
Jonathas Bado, a 29 year old Brazilian hockey player, is one of the most interesting students we have ever been fortunate enough to have at GEOS Toronto. Toronto is famous for lots of things, and not least among them are the Toronto Maple Leafs and the crazy-passionate, ultra-enthusiastic, Go-Leafs-Go!
Three itineraries for three full days of activities in Ontario’s largest city, Toronto.
Toronto is Ontario’s capitol city and Canada’s economic powerhouse, it’s also one of the most culturally diverse cities in North America and it shows as each neighborhood takes on a color of its own. You’ll often find history, culture, food, and of course shopping all wrapped into one area.
Toronto can be a big city to tackle and it’s not always easy to get...
If you’ve walked around Toronto enough you’ve no doubt noticed some of the unique buildings and places scattered all over the city. This weekend though you’re able to explore a few of them during the annual Doors Open Toronto event. Doors Open Toronto is an event that gives you access to those places, for free! The event lasts all weekend however certain places are only open for specific times or are only open for one day. There are dozens of...
Spending time abroad is a wonderful experience and there are endless ways for travellers to learn about a new culture and language. In this article, we've outlined 10 different things you can do while abroad to develop new skills and to create new opportunities for yourself!
Ten years ago, GEOS was an education giant with schools and operations on 4 continents and thousands of students studying in their classrooms. Then, the Japanese economic downturn and the actions of the Australian regulatory system forced the company into bankruptcy. It made for some very uncertain times for GEOS, as agents and student waited to see what would happen.
Travelling abroad can be exciting. Places to go, people to meet, and food to eat! Each country has its own unique lifestyle for you to immerse yourself in. Why not immerse yourself in a place that has more cultures to offer than you could ever dream of! Toronto is often considered to be the most diverse city in the world!
Travelling abroad as an international student has been a growing trend in the past few years and for good reason. Who doesn’t like the idea of going on vacation disguised as school? It sounds like a great idea but there’s a lot that goes into planning a language program abroad. Aside from getting your visa and booking your flight, you want to pick the right program that matches your goals.
Food is one of the best things about travelling abroad. In fact, it’s also your language and cultural instructor if you choose to let it teach you about a particular culture or language.
