Since you’re an international student from another culture altogether, staying on campus will definitely help you a lot. It is always better and convenient than off-campus locations as it’ll save you the hassles of flat hunting, interacting with totally new people. 

However, vacancies in hostels are really less and you must apply for residence as soon as possible. So make sure you’ve applied for it as soon as you receive the offer letter. International students are better off staying on-campus at least for the initial period as it saves them a lot of time, effort and money spent on understanding the local areas. 

• On-campus residence at McGill houses over 3,000 students in its many dorms, apartments and hotel-type styles so you’ve a lot of budgets and arrangements.
• This housing includes a mandatory meal plan costing 5,475 CAD/year. 
• There are also shared kitchens to help students meet their diverse needs and dietary requirements
• University housing charge ranges from 8,148 to 13,052 CAD annually

Off-Campus Residence

If you fail to get housed or choose to go for off-campus housing, it has its own perks too. 

Foreign students can go for The Buddy Program where you can find a "Buddy" who helps you find a place outside the campus. This is a safe and handy facility offered by McGill itself.

• The rent and options in Saint Anne are economical with multiple facilities.
• Public transport is great and easy to use.
• Rent usually costs 500 to 1,300 CAD per month with meal plans ranging from 2,600 CAD to 4,000 CAD annually.

The whole area of Saint-Anne de Bellevue is beautiful, small, quiet and comfortable which is littered with nice restaurants and has reasonable rentals. The lakefront is a major attraction for weekends. Foreign students can explore these options if they want to avoid the hostel limitations or other issues.

Both the universities are equally good for mechanical engineering. According to Times Higher Education Rankings 2021 University of Windsor has been ranked #251 and Ryerson University has been ranked #301 for engineering. Here are the pros and cons of both universities:

University of Windsor

• Job after graduation is easier to find in Windsor which can be considered as a better option.
• The living expenses at Windsor are less and affordable.
• Part-time job offers are also available.
• It is offered as a 2 years full-time course so you may feel time and budget restrained.

Ryerson University

• More part –time job opportunities are available in Toronto so plenty of opportunities to support your funds
• Since it's Toronto, the expenses are also high and you might feel at loss of time and money in spite of working part-time.
• This program is offered full-time (for 1 year) and part-time for (2 years) so it's pretty flexible and depends on your needs and plans.
• The program at Ryerson is thesis-based, course-based and has co-op work options.

On looking at the above comparison one can decide which University is suitable.

Concordia University provides the students with a variety of possible paths to a degree with over 200-degree programs and 7,000 courses that offer a unique and rewarding educational experience. If your IELTS overall score is above 6.5 and also happens to have a 2-year work experience in the same field of your graduation subject, it will be a great addition to your resume. However, work experience matters only if you are applying for a master’s or research programs, what they really consider is your previous academic grades and overall performance. Here are some factors for admission:

• IELTS 8 is good to get your application accepted in most programs as a minimum is 6.5.
• Your previous academic record is very important, a minimum GPA of 2.80 is a must.
• Your 2 years of experience will only matter if you are considering a Ph.D. or Master by research program.
• SAT score should have at least 980 or an ACT minimum composite score of 18 .

Here’s a Quick Guide for Concordia’s admissions: 

Concordia focuses on your undergraduate records hoping your academic scores are better than average, considering your IELTS score of 8 and two years of work experience in the same field you will have no issue in getting an offer letter from Concordia University. 

In many ways, Humber College is a great place because of its program intensity and affordability. They also have very helpful and excellent professors so there is a good chance it’ll be a great experience for you. According to Webometrics, it ranked at #71 among Top Canadian Colleges in 2019. 

Humber College provides a B.Com in International Business programs with a duration for 4 years and is quite affordable as well costing about $57,988. Humber emphasizes hands-on, career focused learning and provides you with a broad range of credentials. Here are some top advantages of going to this place:

• They offer incredibly intensive programs. You learn a lot in an incredibly short period of time. If you are willing to do nothing but study then you will get so much out of the program.
• Humber college is budget friendly and excellent for students looking for affordable degrees.
• Faculty is really good and they know what they are doing.
• It also has special Human Resources classes and personnel who help you create the best resume, get interviews and land jobs. 

You have to work your way to the top at Humber to excel as a student. Get in touch with the professors and human resources to get the help you need to move ahead. You have to use your resources while you are there. However, you might not find many prospects there and might have to move to a better place to get a good job. 

You can try putting in your resumes in different offices and locations so your chances to land a good job increase. Being an immigrant, you’ll also be facing competition from other immigrants who have graduated and are looking for jobs in a job limited economy. However it all depends on your needs and what you want for your career.

A Humber education helps the students to take the classroom learning experience into the real world. These programs mix theory and hands-on learning, giving students the opportunity to gain practical experience in small classes and learn from expert faculty who have extensive industry experience.

While Humber is an incredible college, it does not boast of the same reputation as a traditional four year college. This by no means is a jibe at Humber College. If you don’t have the money for a four-year college, rather than going into debt and putting more burden on yourself, you should apply for Humber and work your way up there.