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Events and Workshops
Ontario's cottage country offers some of the most beautiful natural scenery Canada has to offer. Join your fellow international students for a weekend of outdoor fun with events such as canoeing, kayaking, animal tracking, ropes course, swimming and nighttime hikes and campfires.
Hosted by International Student Leaders, these sessions let you connect with other international students to share experiences, learn more about Laurier and make new friends. We hope you can join us!
Attend eight Coffee Clubs and get credit on your Laurier Experience Record!
Waterloo
Coffee Club will run alternating Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30pm in the Laurier International lobby from Sept. 20 to Dec. 19.
| Tuesdays | Wednesdays |
| 20-Sep | 28-Sep |
| 4-Oct | 12-Oct |
| 18-Oct | 26-Oct |
| 1-Nov | 9-Nov |
| 15-Nov | 23-Nov |
| 29-Nov | 5-Dec |
| 11-Dec | 19-Dec |
Brantford
Coffee Club will run every Tuesday from 4 to 5 pm in OM-310
Refreshments will be provided.
Register in advance for this workshop to get information and guidance on extending your study permit.
Sep 15, 2022 11:00 AM
Sep 29, 2022 11:00 AM
Oct 13, 2022 11:00 AM
Oct 27, 2022 11:00 AM
Nov 10, 2022 11:00 AM
Nov 24, 2022 11:00 AM
Dec 8, 2022 11:00 AM
Register in advance for this meeting
Don't let your study permit expire!
Information and guidance on the post-graduation work permit application process.
Sep 22, 2022 11:00 AM
Oct 6, 2022 11:00 AM
Oct 20, 2022 11:00 AM
Nov 3, 2022 11:00 AM
Nov 17, 2022 11:00 AM
Dec 1, 2022 11:00 AM
Dec 15, 2022 11:00 AM
Brantford SIN clinic - Sept. 15 from 10am - 2pm in One Market OM-300
Waterloo SIN clinic - Sept. 21 from 9am - 4pm in the Laurier International office in Waterloo.
This is a free drop in event, but please register in advance so we can know how many students to expect. You will need to bring your passport and study permit.
Stay tuned for future webinars
If you are unable to attend a session, we do have more information available to you, including a recording of a previous information session.
Career Centre Workshops and Events
The Career Centre runs workshops and events for students throughout the year. We're sharing some of those events here that are specific to international students. For more workshops and events from the Career Centre, be sure to check out the calendars for Waterloo and Brantford.
Waterloo Students
Meet virtually with Career Consultant Jessie Eulenberg to discuss all things related to jobs and careers. Jessie can help you with career planning, review your resumé and cover letter, help you find part-time work and more!
Email Jessie at jeulenberg@wlu.ca to sign up and get more information on how to join the virtual drop-in sessions.
Wednesday, March 9, 2-4pm
Thursday, March 24, 9-11am
Brantford Students
Email careerbrantford@wlu.ca for more information about drop-in sessions and to schedule a time to meet with a career consultant.
Explore More Activities
The Laurier International Students’ Association is an inclusive and official campus club. It provides all international and non-international students with a collective voice at Laurier and is a space where you can make friends, develop leadership skills and support one another in making a successful transition to living and thriving in Canada.
The club organizes a variety of events and activities, including:
- semi-formals
- hockey games
- international movie nights
- Lunar New Year dinners
The SPEAK program is an opportunity for you to come together with other students to learn about Canadian culture and to share experiences from your home country, in a relaxed and informal setting. It’s a great way to make new friends and to enjoy free coffee in a relaxed setting!
SPEAK sessions run throughout the year and we will update you on the latest dates in our weekly newsletter. You do not need to register for these sessions. Attend a total of 10 sessions, to get a designation on your Laurier Experience Record.
The Intercultural Students Association of Brantford (ISAB) is a student-led group focused on fostering connectivity and positive relationships between domestic and international students.
ISAB creates an open and inviting community for the sharing and expression of diverse cultures, and to support the success of international students. The club also provides a forum for students to meet like-minded peers while becoming more globally engaged.
Throughout the academic year, ISAB members host and participate in social gatherings. They also work to mark important global events, and help to promote student mobility opportunities.
For information on how to join ISAB, email isab@wlu.ca.
Join us for an evening of games and an opportunity to meet new people and have fun together. Game Night is open to university students and local newcomer high school students. No registration is required to participate.
Everyone who joins game night will receive a Laurier International Membership Card. Once you attend 10 Laurier International events, you will receive a Laurier gift.
Game Night is presented by Laurier International, the Laurier Library and the YMCA Employment, Education and Immigration Services. The event is held on Wednesday nights from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Digital Library and Learning Commons.