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The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted education systems in unprecedented ways. The crisis exacerbated long-standing inequalities, revealed the limits of technology, raised questions about learning loss and recovery, heightened concerns about corporatization, exposed the value of teaching, and much more. There is an urgent need to envision the future of public education for a post-pandemic world. What lessons have we learned from the pandemic for public education systems in Canada?

Whether we like it or not, whether we realize it or not, applications of Artificial Intelligence have quickly become a ubiquitous part of everyday life. The Google Maps we all rely on, your daily newsfeed, and the conversations you have with Alexa or Siri are all driven by AI. Some worry that over-smart AI-driven computers will one day control us, or that AI-driven social media apps threaten personal welfare, science-based truth and democracy.  Other observers maintain that AI will free people from mundane, repetitive tasks and rapidly facilitate rapid socioeconomic development.

Want to travel and get to know new places from the comfort of your home? Join us for a fun cultural sharing experience as we learn about many students’ hometowns from around the globe. Pack your bags, get your passport, and let’s explore the world!

Students are looking at a future that will present problems that require global solutions that come from intercultural teams. Educational institutions across Canada are aspiring to graduate students who are equipped to navigate a rapidly-evolving global landscape that positions them well towards identifying and solving these global problems. Students from international backgrounds enrich our campuses with their diverse cultures, ideas, values and traditions. As part of the international education community, we interact with organizations globally.

This contest is open to visiting exchange students who will be invited to take part in the fall term exchange photo contest. The contest is open from November 15 – 21, and a winner will be announced in December! This contest is open to visiting exchange students!

It’s been a long time since Waterloo Warriors have gone on exchange, but we remain hopeful that students will travel in the 2022-23 academic cycle. In celebration of International Education Week, this exhibit showcases 16 of the best photos that were submitted to our Exchange Photo Contests prior to the pandemic. The gallery is visible all week in Campus Housing.

Contact information: studyabroad@uwaterloo.ca

Want to add an international twist to your usual dinnertime routine? Learn how to cook an international dish from the comfort of your own home with Renison’s Chef, Tim Farley, who will be teaching you how to make fresh shrimp rolls with vegetables and rice noodles served with a traditional Vietnamese dipping sauce.

The event will be held via Instagram Live @renisoncollege

Contact Kim Burrell for more information.