international student services

diwali celebration

it’s that time of the year! celebrate the beauty of diwali with us at the outpost this friday! with delicious indian delicacies to soothe your homesickness and a pooja to bring in the festival’s spirit, iss, lusu, mcc, luisa, has a lot planned for our fellow 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 .

it's a free event!

let’s talk lakehead- services and supports

learning a new education system and navigating through unfamiliar platforms and supports can be challenging.  not to worry, we are here to help!  join us for our next transitional webinar that will highlight how to use myportal and mycourselink, supports for your academics, international student health insurance and other important services to be aware of during this stage of your preparations. 

immigration 101- rules and responsibilities as a new student

as an international student coming to canada, you have extra responsibilities and new rules and guidelines you must follow.  in this webinar we will review what to expect at the port of entry, working while you study, working hours and other important considerations as you navigate studying abroad.  

 

open q&a with lakehead international

we have covered a lot of new student topics over the last few weeks and with our holiday closure approaching this session provides an opportunity to join us and ask any outstanding questions or concerns you may have.  we will also be highlighting places to explore within our communities and opportunities to get involved.

 

housing options in thunder bay and orillia

a big part of your planning will involve securing your accommodations.  do you plan to live in campus residence or in an off campus rental?   it’s important to understand how to apply for residence and what your responsibilities are for finding off campus housing.  we will have residence staff and the community newcomer clinic in attendance to share information and answer all your housing questions. this is one you don't want to miss as a new student!

 

planning your journey to lakehead

preparing to travel abroad and start your student life in canada can feel overwhelming!  our team of international advisors are here to help you every step of the way.  join us for our first transitional webinar as we discuss things to consider as you begin your planning and preparation, meet your advisors and kick start your preparations so you are feeling organized and confident as you navigate through your journey to lakehead.

aliss chavarri

student assistant
sa5.intl@lakeheadu.ca
mon-fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

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