Your September 2024 edition
Welcome to the International Insights newsletter, a monthly roundup of news, opportunities and updates with an international focus, curated by Western International for the Western community.
International Student Orientation Success
New Mustangs from around the world received a warm welcome to campus during Western International’s extended International Student Orientation program this month.
The new format offered students a variety of opportunities to connect, learn, and socialize – both in-person and online, and featured webinars, a two-week Welcome Centre, social events for students and their families, and opportunities for one-on-one appointments with advisors.
The overall program was developed to complement broader orientation programming at Western and was supported by colleagues across campus and a team of more than 100 student volunteers and mentors.
New students who missed International Student Orientation are encouraged to watch the recordings of the Webinar Series and to make an appointment to meet with an International Student Advisor to learn more about the programs and services available to them.
ICYMI: Amazing Race Videos
Watch the Amazing Race video series to see our International Student Orientation Assistants explore campus!
Reminder: Immigration and Study Permit Updates
As Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs), our international student advisors provide expert advice and guidance for our students, faculty and staff.
For the most recent information and announcements on immigration and government policies impacting current and prospective international students (including answers to FAQs), students, faculty and staff are encouraged to visit Western International's website, which continues to be updated as details are confirmed by our team.
Questions can also be directed to iesc@uwo.ca.
“Before my summer abroad term in Leeds, I had never been outside Canada. Taking on this experience forced me to go outside my comfort zone and introduced me to friends from around the world." - Jadyn, Summer Exchange to University of Leeds
Go Abroad Information Sessions for Students
With more than 170 programs to choose from, students interested in adding a global experience to their degrees have many options to consider.
If you know of a student considering going abroad, encourage them to join one of our Go Abroad Info Sessions, taking place throughout the fall term and hosted by our international learning coordinators, international learning ambassadors and partner universities.
Any student interested in gaining intercultural and global experiences should also visit our Global Engagement page for other opportunities.
Student Spotlight: Meet Dalal
Meet Dalal, a third-year medical sciences student and Western International volunteer who recently participated in an obesity research project with the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department at the Dasman Diabetes Institute in Kuwait.
"The highlight of my experience at Western has definitely been the clubs and community. Since my first year, I have been a member of the Western Climbing Club and have also joined the Taekwondo and Badminton clubs, which have been a lot of fun." - Dalal
Save the date: International Week 2024 - November 18-22
Mark your calendars for International Week! This annual event celebrates all things international at Western, including our diverse community, global opportunities, partnerships abroad and more!
Watch for details and the schedule to come soon!
Did you know?
Western International is always looking to develop profiles and share stories and content about our international community. If you know an international student who would be interested in being featured or a faculty member involved in international research we could profile, please let our team know! We'd love to highlight them in our materials.
If you have ideas, suggestions or opportunities with an international focus to share, please let us know at wicomms@uwo.ca.
