These sessions are for international students who missed the Winter Welcome Day on January 3rd. Please join us in the ISS Student Lounge (Ground Floor of the Library) to attend the Late Arrival Orientation. This session will cover all the information missed during your welcome day and go over any questions or concerns with your Student Advisors! 

Let's Talk: Flavours From Home

Canada is full of new flavours and items to try, but sometimes you just want to have flavours or items from home. Join your Student Engagement & Cultural Coordinator, Krista McAllister, in the International Student Lounge to explore all of the all of the different global food markets in Thunder Bay, where to find them, and what types of items these markets sell.

Let's Talk: Thunder Bay Transit

Most new International Students joining us will be using transit to get around Thunder Bay. Join your Student Engagement & Cultural Coordinator, Krista McAllister (a fellow transit user), in the Student Lounge to learn more about how to use Thunder Bay Transit and some tips and tricks to make your transit experience the best it can be!

Let's Talk: Places of Worship

If your faith is important to you, it's important to us! Join your Student Engagement & Cultural Coordinator, Krista McAllister, in the Student Lounge to explore all of the different faith-based communities in Thunder Bay, where to find them, and how to connect with them.

Join us for a gingerbread social where you can meet friends, be creative, and snack!

Do you plan to leave Canada during the winter holidays? Have questions or concerns about re-entering Canada? Or do you have questions about how many hours you can work during this holiday break? Join this open Q&A session to ask questions, understand the eligible working hours, and see what is needed to exit and re-enter Canada.

Date: Monday, November 18, 2024 9:00am-10:30am (EST)

Location: Virtual (must register for zoom link)

Entry: For students who are interested in hearing about study abroad opportunities

Description: Are you interested in studying abroad and want to learn more from some of our partner institutions? Then look no further! On Monday, November 18th we’re kicking off our International Education Week with some brief presentations from 4 of our partner institutions from around the world!

Come join us from 9:00am-10:30am to hear from schools England, Ecuador, Finland, and Germany and learn more about what they have to offer. You will have a chance to learn about their campuses, course offerings, residence options, and ask any questions that you might have. We ask that you please register in advance, and we look forward to seeing you there!

Featured institutions: St. Mary’s of Twickenham in England, Universidad San Francisco de Quito in Ecuador, Metropolia in Finland, and Pforzheim University in Germany

Missed this event? - Email globalme@lakeheadu.ca for the recording!