if you're considering living off campus, in the spring or next fall, now is the time to start your search. but before you do, we strongly encourage you to learn about your rights and responsibilities, and take some advice from the experts on where to look and what to ask before you sign a lease! finding the right place to live is important for your wellbeing and we want you to have the knowledge and expertise to make a good decision.
the concept of the human library creates a safe space for conversation where topics are discussed openly between our human "books" and their "readers" (that's you!). as a participant you will visit various breakout rooms where you will have the chance to read a book. your book will start by briefly introducing themselves, and then turn it over to you to ask questions and get curious! the idea behind this event is to generate conversation and understanding by highlighting the voices and experiences of diverse 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 within the lu community.
c where it takes you! - your community to help you practice the conversation skills that matter!
join us on friday for a fun event in which you will have to guess what is inside the box using some riddles. we will also hold a draw for a $20 gift card. our events are open to everyone, and we will be happy to see you at our events.
you have the chance to see beautiful thunder bay from the comfort of your own home. this friday, join us as we take you on a virtual tour of several thunder bay hangout places, including restaurants, grocery shops, shopping malls, and more.
start your week right! join us every monday from 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm to de-stress, increase concentration and focus by practicing mindfulness exercises.
hello international peer mentors and mentees,
dont forget to join us for our 2nd peer mentor event where we get a taste of halloween celebrations through our haunted fort night event at fort william historical park. spots are limited! so hurry up and sign up now if you have not already signed up.
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join brendan to learn about what our 4 seasons have to offer you locally in simcoe county!
take the jump with us every tuesday and thursday at 9:00 am (est)
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through the jump programming, you will have a chance to meet new people and build friendships, build your leadership skills through great live programming and skill-building sessions and prepare yourself to take the jump into life at lakehead!
join us for this 6-week experiential learning program hosting live events on tuesday and thursday each week exploring new skills, canadian culture, survival skills to thrive in your first year at lakehead and build leadership and soft skills to assist you in building your resume for the canadian workplace!
take the jump! register today!
1. jump tuesday: let's jump
jump into our first jump event where you will get to know your skippers and jump mates as well as learn about the exciting events in which you will be taking part as part of this amazing program.
date: june 29th, 2021, tuesday
2. jump thursday: canada day! all about canadian culture
jump into our canada day celebrations where you get to learn some fun facts about canada, canadian slang and cuisine!
date: june 30th, 2021, thursday.
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who are the skippers?
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tuesdays and thursdays at 9:00 am are dedicated to live programming on zoom; this includes team-building activities and learning new skills/information about life at lu. skippers must attend these sessions, as it is crucial that they can fully support their group and encourage them to participate. there will be special events and asynchronous programming that skippers may need to support their groups through. skippers may be asked to meet with their groups, plan and host programming, and support lui jump staff outside these synchronous hours.
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requirements:
leadership and team building abilities
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have strong knowledge of 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 and student life
genuinely cares about others and has a positive attitude
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building rapport with 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , fostering friendships and creating an inclusive environment
demonstrates respect and understanding for diverse cultures and backgrounds
able to record engaging videos for promotional purposes, comfortable on zoom, using social media
event hosting experience (not required, but an asset)
able to attend the skipper day retreat on wednesday, june 23rd from 10 am - 3:30 pm est
to apply:
please apply by june 17th, 2021, at 4:00 pm est and attach your video application to the jump skipper application form.
in your video application, please:
introduce yourself
tell us about the experiences you have had at lakehead and in canada that have led to your decision to apply to be a skipper!
please tell us three skills you have that would make you an excellent skipper, and why!
feel free to add any other information that you feel is important for your application.
check out our high-energy jump playlist on spotify and feel free to add your own to it.
join us for an action-packed and prize-filled game of trivia. test your knowledge on the contributions that black people have made to canadian history, human rights, politics, arts, and sports. share your knowledge and win prizes!
