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PostsecondaryInternational Student Orientation Schedule
Day 1 – Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019
Registration and Check in 9 to 10 a.m. @ Georgian Theatre *If you do not have your student card, please come early to get your student ID first!
Orientation cheers 10 to 10:30 a.m. @ Georgian Theatre(all Georgian staff and faculty invited to attend)
Welcome speech 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. @ Georgian Theatre
Live performance 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. @ Georgian Theatre
11:45 to noon, students will be randomly divided into two groups:
*Lunch to be served in GCSA
lounge in the first floor of C building
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Noon to 12:45 p.m. Lunch
1 to 2 p.m. Campus Tour
Noon to 1 p.m. Campus tour
1 to 1:45 p.m. Lunch
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Workshop Schedule
Session 1: 2 to 2:30 p.m.Session 2: 2:40 to 3:10 p.m.Session 3: 3:20 to 3:50 p.m.Session 4: 4 to 4:30 p.m.
K218A How to avoid culture shockBy Counsellor, Nancy Blain
K218B Academic Success in CanadaBy Internationalization Lead, Michael Agema
K220A What is Co-op?By International Co-op Consultant, Joanne Foxton
K220B Stay healthy on/off campusBy Athletic Centre Staff
K221 Learn about Homestay as a housing optionBy Canada Homestay Network
K222A How to make the best life at Georgian CollegeBy Georgian College Students Association
K222BCreating a Budget and How to apply to Awards and
ScholarshipsBy Financial Aid Office and Award and Scholarship Office
K224How to successfully transfer your credits to Georgian
By Credit Transfer Centre*Only offered until Session 2
K225 Insurance at Georgian CollegeBy guard.me and your Health and Dental Plan
K226A How to be a successful student at Georgian College By Student Advising team
K229 Get to know your immigration documentsBy International Student Advisor, Bea Collins
In the library How the Pieces Fit Together in the Library CommonsBy Library team
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In between each session there is a 10
minute break.
*Limited number of students will be allowed in each
classroom.
You can choose to join up to 4 workshops from 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Each session is 30 min long, and each
workshop is held in the same classroom.
Day 2 – Friday, Jan. 4, 2019
New International Student Social @ GCSA lounge on the first floor of C building
1 to 4 p.m.
Come join us to meet new students and to help answer their questions. Light snacks and beverages to be provided.
There will be prizes with some activities for students.
Evening Activities
Open gym (the gym is free to play any sports!) 3 to 5 p.m. @ Athletic Centre
Movie night 4 to 6 p.m. @ Alumni Hall K229
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