If you’re considering an exchange during your undergraduate degree but you want more information, this is the place for you! This Global ME Info Session will detail many different parts of the exchange process, including: eligibility requirements, destinations, different exchange options (dual degree, semester exchange, or summer mobility), financial aid, preparing for an exchange, the Global ME application process, and much more!

Are you interested in studying abroad and want to learn more from some of our partner institutions? Then look no further! On Monday, November 17th we’re kicking off our Global ME Week with some brief presentations from 4 of our partner institutions from around the world! 

Come join us from 9:30am-11:00am to hear from schools in Morocco, Sweden, Wales, and Hungary 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: Al Akhawayan University in Morocco, Dalarna University in Sweden, Swansea University in Wales, and University of Pécs in Hungary

 FOR MORE INFORMATION ON INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK:

https://www.lakeheadu.ca/international/iew

Join us as we welcome the world for International Education Week! Celebrate with Lakehead University International as we kick off International Education Week (IEW), an annual event that is celebrated by over 100 nations around the globe. The week is focused on strengthening the understanding of international education and celebrating its importance.

We invite all Lakehead community members to come and see what's in store for the week!

Join us in the Agora for culture sharing, activities, trivia, music, popcorn, and photo fun! Sign up for our Global Runway event on Friday. Visit our LUI tables to learn more about international education at Lakehead and beyond! All are welcome to join us in the Agora!

 FOR MORE INFORMATION ON INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK:

https://www.lakeheadu.ca/international/iew

Are you interested in studying abroad and want to learn more from some of our partner institutions? Then look no further! On Monday, November 17th we’re kicking off our Global ME Week with some brief presentations from 4 of our partner institutions from around the world! 

Come join us from 8:00pm-9:30pm to hear from schools in Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan 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: Charles Sturt University in Australia, Hong Kong Baptist University in Hong Kong, Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, and Toyo University in Japan

This session will feature 4 amazing Lakehead students who are currently studying abroad in Norway and Hong Kong! The panellists will share information about their first few months abroad, the study abroad planning process, tips and tricks, and answer audience questions. This is a great way to learn first-hand about the process to study abroad.
 

Want to hear about studying abroad experiences directly from students? Then look no further! We’ve invited 4 previous Global ME students to discuss their experiences abroad in Norway and Singapore. The panellists will share information about the process of planning an exchange, highlights from their time abroad, tips for future students, and answer any questions that you may have. Come meet our previous Global ME students to learn all about planning an exchange! 

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK:

https://www.lakeheadu.ca/international/iew

Come join our feature event of the week! Join us in person at The Study to meet some of our current visiting exchange students and Lakehead students who have returned from their previous exchanges. 

Our current inbound exchange students will be able to provide you with tons of helpful information about our partner institutions from around the world. As well, some of our previous Lakehead exchange students (who have visited the UK, Hong Kong, Italy, Morocco, and more) will be able to share their experiences with being in the Global ME Program, how they spent their time abroad, favourite parts about their host destination, and how they prepared for their exchanges.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK:

https://www.lakeheadu.ca/international/iew

North2North is an exchange program that connects students to several institutions in Nordic regions such as Norway, Sweden, Finland, Greenland, Iceland and more (see the full list here). The Canadian North2North coordinator, Laurie Trottier, will be hosting a virtual information session for Lakehead students to learn more about the North2North program. You will be able to learn more about how to research the various destinations, financial aid, and the application process. 

 In-Person Registration

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK:

https://www.lakeheadu.ca/international/iew

NSE (National Student Exchange) offers student exchanges all throughout the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the US Virgin Islands. This webinar “O Canada” features some of the exciting Canadian institutions which students are welcome to study abroad. You will have the opportunity to learn about their various study abroad locations, how to plan an NSE exchange, and many other important details.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK:

https://www.lakeheadu.ca/international/iew

If you’re looking for advice on how to support outgoing Global ME exchange students, then look no further! We are hosting a Lunch & Learn info session for faculty who wish to learn more about the study abroad experience for students, and how they can best support students in their academic planning. During this session we will walk you through the different steps of students planning an exchange and learn about how you can provide them with academic advising for their studies abroad (including the Letter of Permission process!). 

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK:

https://www.lakeheadu.ca/international/iew