The IE Department believes that learning and growth goes beyond the classroom setting. In order to support international students’ social and cultural growth, we offer a variety of informational workshops. These free workshops address topics that are of relevance and interest for all international students. The IE Department provides a wide variety of workshops by creating joint partnerships with various departments at the College.
Here are a few workshops the IE Office offers:
- MSP
- Filing Taxes
- Cultural Adjustments
- Finding Housing
- D2L (Brightspace)
- Financial Aid
- Culture Shock
- First Aid
- Self Defense
- Mindfulness for Test Anxiety
- Academic Integrity
- On/Off Campus Work
In addition to addressing students’ learning outcomes, we provide students with opportunities to connect with the community and create friendships by offering a variety of social, recreational and cultural activities on and off campus.
Here are a few examples of activities stduents have taken part in:
- Indoor Rock-Climbing
- Dinner at a Thai restaurant
- Trip to the Vancouver Aquarium
- Intramural sports at the Langara gym
You can also view the upcoming schedule on the Events tab.