Summer Connect Program: A New Program For International Students Staying in Edmonton Over the SummerAre you looking for additional support in Edmonton and to expand your current friend/family network? The Summer Connect Program can help! The Summer Connect Program is an opportunity for international students, who are staying in Edmonton over the summer to get support from UAlberta community members. When you join the Summer Connect Program, you are matched with a Summer Connection Volunteer who shares similar interests, such as experiences from the same faculty or country. Your Summer Connections can offer a helping hand to support you online and in-person; This is an excellent opportunity for you to build your support network beyond your close friends. Your Summer Connection can offer you a safe space to share your experience and also help you to stay active over the summer. IUSB: Application Deadline Friday, July 17, 2020 Undergraduate international students: don't miss this opportunity to receive this non-repayable grant to assist you in paying your tuition. This non-repayable grant is paid directly to your UAlberta student account. If you have experienced an unanticipated financial shortfall due to extenuating circumstances, you can now apply for the IUSB program. This program is for international undergraduate students in their third or fourth year of study with good academic standing. The deadline to submit your application is Friday, July 17, 2020. This week's Q&A is with Wendy Yu, International Student Advisor – Career Development at the International Services Centre. Q: I have drafted my resume. During COVID 19 pandemic, what content should I add to my resume to make it stand out? A: To make your resume stand out, always have some accomplishment statements to showcase your competencies. Try using numbers/percentage/example instead of a generic statement. Also, consider some of the following keywords:
Need advice and support? Contact International Student Advisor-Career Development. International Muslim Students Get Connected to Community MentorsMAX Mentors is a professional mentorship program that connects near-career students with early career mentors and early career professionals with mid-career mentors to catalyze excellence amongst the Canadian Muslim community and help a new generation break glass ceilings. They currently operate in Toronto and Montreal, and Max Mentors launched in Edmonton on May 6. The application deadline is Saturday, July 4, 2020. Campus Community Recreation Offers Summer Online Classes in Fitness and DanceCampus Community and Recreation is happy to announce they are offering fitness and dance classes online for July and August. From the comfort of your home, CCR brings you fun and interactive workouts, all the while maintaining physical distancing. Classes vary from Yoga to Cardio Kickbox and Zumba; there is something fun for everyone! These classes are free to attend; all you need to do is register and connect via Zoom Meeting. Stay connected, stay fit, and have fun! China Institute Hosts Webinar: Assessing Canada-China RelationsAs China starts on its path for economic recovery, how do we position Canada in this complex yet meaningful relationship? What are the key considerations for Canada to move forward? A panel of experts with in-depth knowledge and decades-long experience working on bilateral issues to discuss the diplomatic and economic dimensions of Canada-China relations will discuss the critical considerations for Canada to move forward.
Are you living off-campus? Residence gives you the support you need to finish your degree in a safe student community! Make new friends Residence is a vibrant and diverse community of people from Canada and around the world. This is the best place you can be to meet new friends and make connections. Get better grades It’s proven that living in residence can increase your GPA! Get social and academic support from student and professional staff, including Academic and Faculty in Residence and peer tutors. Stay safe and focused Live in a safe environment where you can focus on your studies! Almost 900 international students currently live safely on campus. Your safety is our priority—isolation packages are available upon arrival and throughout the year. Summary of Scholarships and Financial Aids for International StudentsAre you an Undergraduate International Student joining the University of Alberta this upcoming Fall semester? Or are you a current student at the University who is seeking details about scholarships and financial aids that are available? Then this article is just for you! The International Students' Association (ISA) understands the need for resources and guides to Financial Aids and Scholarships. We have therefore researched and compiled all of the requirements you need to fulfil to be eligible for the various financial aids provided to International students by the University of Alberta. Reimagined Found Festival Moves Online for 2020The Common Grounds Arts Society presents Found Festival 2020, July 2 - 5, this year online. The Found Festival has a jam-packed line up featuring theatre, performance art, film, poetry, music and more; a total of 14 brave digital and distanced projects to entertain you! Tickets for this event are on a sliding price scale, as a small but mighty arts organization, the Common Grounds Arts Society relies on donations to stay afloat. You can donate as little or as much as you like from $5 - $50. Global Beat is your international student bi-weekly newsletter that keeps you informed and updated about programs, information and services specifically catered to you. This newsletter is one of many communications channels your International Student Services team uses to ensure you receive relevant information frequently. In addition to our newsletter, make sure to Like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram! |