Acadia College has a range of personal, academic and social support services in place.

Student Support Officer can provide information and advice about your arrival in Vancouver, life in Vancouver and studying with us, orientation, your work rights in Canada, visa requirements for overseas student, health cover (OSHC), other support services including language and learning advice, counselling and careers advice, community and government services, support for spouses, partners and families.

We can refer you to the appropriate contact for any questions specific to your academic course or program and legal advice or advocacy.

Writing Tips

When preparing your resume, make sure it’s SHARP:

Succinct

The writing in your resume should be concise, succinct, and to the point. Use proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation in your writing.

Honest

Your resume needs to be factually accurate, including dates of employment, education completed, job titles, and skills possessed.

Attractive

Your resume should be visually appealing to the eye. Make sure it is neat, organised, and consistent. Ensure you use enough “white space” by setting your margins at .5” or greater and providing ample space between sections.

Right

A resume should reflect who you are and your professional experiences. This does not mean it should be laden with unnecessary graphics or inappropriate personal information; it means you should feel comfortable using it to represent yourself as a candidate.

Pertinent

Your resume and the way it is organised should be relevant to the position. For example, you may need to make adjustments to your resume when applying for a position as an accountant versus a position as a project manager.