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Introduction State who you are, and what your long-term career goal is (e.g. to own a visual effects studio). Include where you what city/country you will be living in during this first year, if you’re going to school (part-time or full-time), and what job you will work at. Any other necessary details that will clarify your situation are to be stated here.

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Page 1: Introduction State who you are, and what your long- term career goal is (e.g. to own a visual effects studio). Include where you what city/country you

Introduction

State who you are, and what your long-term career goal is (e.g. to own a visual effects studio). Include where you what

city/country you will be living in during this first year, if you’re going to school (part-time or full-time), and what job you will

work at. Any other necessary details that will clarify your situation are to be stated

here.

Page 2: Introduction State who you are, and what your long- term career goal is (e.g. to own a visual effects studio). Include where you what city/country you

Accommodation: Housing

Picture of where you’ll be living: an appropriate housing option for you (and possibly a roommate). Your chosen accommodation should include in the rental cost the use of a fridge, stove/oven, dishwasher, clothes washer & dryer. Include the real ad that lists the rental cost.

Page 3: Introduction State who you are, and what your long- term career goal is (e.g. to own a visual effects studio). Include where you what city/country you

Accommodation: Housing

Appliances & Utilities: List the basic utilities costs you will be responsible for paying each month: hydro, gas, cable, internet, and phone. (Your chosen accommodation cannot include utilities in the rental cost.)

Show evidence of all costs through documents such as monthly utility statements.

Page 4: Introduction State who you are, and what your long- term career goal is (e.g. to own a visual effects studio). Include where you what city/country you

Accommodation: Household Expenses

List the furnishings you will need. This must include at the least: bed, dresser, desk and chair, dining table and chair, coffee table, microwave, lamp, couch, television. All pricing must be based on real costs, with evidence shown through pictures and prices from flyers or websites.

Page 5: Introduction State who you are, and what your long- term career goal is (e.g. to own a visual effects studio). Include where you what city/country you

Accommodation: Household Expenses

List the personalized household items you will be bringing from home. This includes items such as bedsheets, wall decorations, picture frames and tchotchkes, and hobby supplies.

Page 6: Introduction State who you are, and what your long- term career goal is (e.g. to own a visual effects studio). Include where you what city/country you

Accommodation: Household Expenses

List the items you will need to clean your living space and generally live day-to-day on your own. E.g. bathtowels, handcloths, sponges, broom and dustpan, vacuum, laundry detergent, dishwasher detergent, hand soap. There are many more items you will need! And many of items will need to be replenished from time to time; remember to factor that into your budget.All pricing must be based on real costs, with evidence shown through pictures and prices from flyers or websites.

Page 7: Introduction State who you are, and what your long- term career goal is (e.g. to own a visual effects studio). Include where you what city/country you

Accommodation: Personal Expenses

List the items you will need for personal grooming, such as toilet paper, toothpaste, Kleenex, shampoo, and contact lens solution. Remember you need a year’s supply of each!

Page 8: Introduction State who you are, and what your long- term career goal is (e.g. to own a visual effects studio). Include where you what city/country you

Accommodation: Personal Expenses

What else do you use regularly and can’t imagine live without? Think of things like contact lenses and medications, a Netflix subscription, or pedicures.

Page 9: Introduction State who you are, and what your long- term career goal is (e.g. to own a visual effects studio). Include where you what city/country you

Food Expenses

Show a typical weekly menu, including 3 meals and 2 snacks per day. These should be meals you make yourself – restaurants are included in the Entertainment section.

Page 10: Introduction State who you are, and what your long- term career goal is (e.g. to own a visual effects studio). Include where you what city/country you

Food Expenses

Build a typical grocery list for the week based on the weekly menu, including the cost of each item needed.

Page 11: Introduction State who you are, and what your long- term career goal is (e.g. to own a visual effects studio). Include where you what city/country you

Transportation

Research a new car and a used car you could purchase. Include not just the cost of the car, but also: insurance, BCAA membership, parking fees, the cost of an oil change, and how much gas you will purchase in a year (based on the expected mileage you will put on the car).

Page 12: Introduction State who you are, and what your long- term career goal is (e.g. to own a visual effects studio). Include where you what city/country you

Transportation

Research public transportation options to get to work, school (if applicable), and local amenities (e.g. the grocery store). Make sure you know the cost of each option.

Page 13: Introduction State who you are, and what your long- term career goal is (e.g. to own a visual effects studio). Include where you what city/country you

Transportation

Based on your research, select the most appropriate transportation method. Include this in your budgeting for the year.

Page 14: Introduction State who you are, and what your long- term career goal is (e.g. to own a visual effects studio). Include where you what city/country you

Entertainment & Other Expenses

Entertainment: at least once a month, plan on doing something for your emotional and mental health. This could be joining yoga class, seeing a movies in a theatre, going out for dinner with friends or to a concert, buying craft supplies, or whatever else interests you. Pick at least one activity for each month of the year – it will give you something to look forward to.

Page 15: Introduction State who you are, and what your long- term career goal is (e.g. to own a visual effects studio). Include where you what city/country you

Entertainment & Other Expenses

Emergencies: What unfortunate things are likely to happen in this year? If you’re prone to getting sick, you should budget for everything you’ll need to get through a cold or the flu. If you bought a used car, there’s a good chance it will need some sort of repair. The emergencies you prepare for should be appropriate for your situation.

Page 16: Introduction State who you are, and what your long- term career goal is (e.g. to own a visual effects studio). Include where you what city/country you

Entertainment & Other Expenses

Other: If you’re going to postsecondary, find out how much it will cost (tuition, fees, and books). If you really want to take a vacation – anything from a night away to a long trip – then include that here. Basically, anything that doesn’t fit anywhere else – it goes here.

Page 17: Introduction State who you are, and what your long- term career goal is (e.g. to own a visual effects studio). Include where you what city/country you

Income

Give a short description of the job you are hired for, including how many hours per week you work, the wage you’re earning, and how you will get there. Include an overview of your projected work schedule for the year (e.g. school months vs. summer months), and work out your expected gross and net salary for the year.

Page 18: Introduction State who you are, and what your long- term career goal is (e.g. to own a visual effects studio). Include where you what city/country you

Income

List any other sources of income you are expecting, such as loans, scholarships, bursaries, and gifts. If you are expecting to receive scholarships or bursaries, make sure you justify your candidacy.

Page 19: Introduction State who you are, and what your long- term career goal is (e.g. to own a visual effects studio). Include where you what city/country you

Savings

You must put 5% of your gross income away in a savings vehicle (either an RRSP, TFSA, or GIC). Show how much your initial investment will grow over the course of the year.

Page 20: Introduction State who you are, and what your long- term career goal is (e.g. to own a visual effects studio). Include where you what city/country you

Budget Spreadsheet

On this slide, show a screenshot of your spreadsheet. It will be too small to read any details, but it will show that you’ve filled in all the categories.

Page 21: Introduction State who you are, and what your long- term career goal is (e.g. to own a visual effects studio). Include where you what city/country you

Budget Spreadsheet

Show a close-up screenshot of the totals column, so that the details can be seen clearly.

Page 22: Introduction State who you are, and what your long- term career goal is (e.g. to own a visual effects studio). Include where you what city/country you

Bibliography & Conclusion

List all the resources (websites, magazines, books, flyers, people, etc.) from which you collected your information. Say thank you and goodbye!