Maple News reports on how digital tools are transforming the day-to-day experience of international students in Canada, helping them adapt, study efficiently, and stay connected across borders. One such student is Anita, a newcomer from India who is exploring Canadian student life with the help of Samsung’s SmartStarts program.
Anita’s journey begins with a simple 7:30 a.m. alarm on her Samsung phone. Like many students in a new country, she leans heavily on smart technology to organize her schedule, navigate public transit, and keep her academic life on track. The Samsung SmartStarts program, designed for recent immigrants to Canada, saved her $50 on her new phone and continues to add value through productivity tools.
In class, Anita uses Samsung Note Assist in her Organic Chemistry lecture to automatically format and summarize her handwritten notes using the S Pen. A standout feature is its real-time translation tool, which allows her to send notes to her French-speaking friend Camille in a language she understands.
Lab sessions are equally efficient. During a chemistry experiment with her partner George, Anita records their conversations and stores transcriptions in Samsung Notes to review later. This helps her focus on practical work while ensuring no important details are missed.
After classes, technology bridges the emotional gap of living far from home. Thanks to Samsung’s Live Translate feature, Anita enjoys smooth, heartfelt conversations with her grandparents in Hindi—even though she isn’t fluent in the language. The real-time translation makes the language barrier almost invisible.
Social moments benefit from innovation too. When Anita meets Camille for coffee, they converse seamlessly using the Interpreter app, which translates audio in real time while displaying subtitles. This feature not only helps their friendship flourish but also shows Camille the benefits of adopting similar technology.
By the day’s end, Anita is reviewing auto-generated summaries of her class notes before setting her next morning’s agenda. Through tools that make education, communication, and cultural adaptation easier, her transition into life in Canada is smoother and more enriching.
Samsung’s SmartStarts program is open to newcomers aged 18 and over who have arrived in Canada within the past five years. Eligible participants—those holding a valid study permit, work permit, or permanent resident card—can register to save $50 on their first purchase at Samsung Canada. The program extends until December 31, 2024.
Maple News encourages international students and recent arrivals to take full advantage of such programs that offer both cost-saving and functional advantages for a successful start in their new life.