Academic Culture Shock

Date

Wednesday June 21, 2023
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Location

Virtual (Zoom)

Canadian Culture – Part 2. 

As you learned in Part 1, culture encompasses many things and can be challenging to navigate. Academic cultures also differ across the world. Classroom expectations, assignments, exams, group work practices, and more can change from one country to another. Are you ready to navigate the academic culture in Canada?

Register here.

The session will be recorded. A Zoom account is required to register and attend.

Transitioning to Canada and Navigating a New Culture

Date

Wednesday June 14, 2023
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Location

Virtual (Zoom)

Canadian Culture – Part 1. 

This is the first session of our Canadian Culture series. These sessions are focused on preparing you for things that may be different from what you're used to. The first session will introduce you to culture, culture shock and culture gaps, and navigating culture.

Register here. 

The session will not be recorded. A Zoom account is required to register and attend.

 

Finding Housing and Living Off Campus

Date

Wednesday June 7, 2023
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Location

Virtual (Zoom)

Adam King, the Off-Campus Living Advisor, will be joining us to provide you with information about searching for housing in Kingston, including:

  • How to conduct a housing search
  • Protecting yourself from housing scams
  • Leases and tenant rights
  • Living with roommates

Register here.

The session will be recorded. A Zoom account is required to register and attend.

Meeting the ISAs and Study Permit Information

Date

Wednesday May 31, 2023
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Location

Virtual (Zoom)

QUIC would like to welcome all international students starting at Queen's in September 2023! The International Student Advisors (ISAs) will be talking about study permits and will be available to answer questions about:

  • Current document processing dimes
  • The differences between a study permit and a visa
  • Required documents
  • Country-specific instructions, and why you need to know these

Register here.

The session will not be recorded. A Zoom account is required to register and attend.