Join Waterloo's immigration consultants to learn more about flagpoling. We will discuss the concept and potential risks associated with flagpoling as well as the pros and cons of making the decision to apply for your documents at the Canada/US land border.
Meet new people, build community and participate in a fun-filled Dodgeball Tournament. The IPC Dodgeball Tournament is the November community event for Fall 2023. All international, exchange, and domestic undergraduate and graduate students are welcome. No previous dodgeball experience is necessary!
The Foundational Training Program for Peer Leaders (FTP) is a two-part program that consists of i) online preparation course and ii) training workshop.
Come unwind with Connection Collective before finals and build your own self-care kit at our Self Care Pop-Up.
Do you ever shy away from a situation involving conflict? Unsure how best to handle the situation? Worried that the situation will escalate and get out of control? Conflict doesn't always have to be destructive. Conflicts can be opportunities to generate growth and strengthen relationships when approached in the right way.
By the end of this workshop, you will have the ability to:
Build up confidence for your next exam with tips from Peer Success Coaches. They're trained to help you with exam-taking strategies that work. Stop by the Student Success Office (SSO) booth in the Student Life Centre (SLC) for a free, express appointment. You’ll get tips for your next exam, and an exam kit!
Are you an international student who will be completing your program soon? Are you hoping to remain in Canada and work full-time? Join Waterloo's immigration consultants to learn what options are available to you.
You may be eligible to remain in Canada and work full-time with a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). Topics that will be discussed include eligibility, when to apply, how to apply, when you can begin working after your last term, extending a dependent family member’s status in Canada, processing times, and more.
Build up confidence for your next exam with tips from Peer Success Coaches. They're trained to help you with exam-taking strategies that work. Stop by the Student Success Office (SSO) booth in the Student Life Centre (SLC) for a free, express appointment. You’ll get tips for your next exam, and an exam kit!
Have you been wondering how to become a permanent resident in Canada through the Express Entry system? Join Waterloo's immigration consultants to learn about the Express Entry system and the current requirements to apply for permanent residency under the Federal Skilled Worker Program and Canadian Experience Class.
Are you looking to temporarily visit, study, or work in the United States? Representatives of the United States (U.S.) Consulate in Toronto will be presenting on the various classifications of U.S. non-immigrant visas , the application process, eligibility requirements, and how to apply for a U.S. visa at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto.
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Leadership has been described as 'evolving self-discovery' – we learn leadership through experience, feedback, reflection, role models, theory and discovering our passions and goals. Within this session leadership will be explored as a capacity that all members within a group possess.
By attending this workshop, you experience, understand, and develop broad leadership concepts:
Join Waterloo's immigration consultants to learn about working in Canada as an international student. We will discuss Canadian regulations for working on-campus and off-campus during study terms, scheduled breaks, co-op work terms, and temporary work policies.
Leadership requires us to connect with others and every leader has their distinct way of adapting their communication. Do you have a variety of communication and leadership styles?
By attending this workshop, you identify and develop effective interpersonal communication skills including:
Commitment to a shared vision or goal; open and honest communication; mutual respect and trust; most would agree that these are all qualities and characteristics of an effective team – but what if team members are new – what leadership style is needed?
By attending this workshop, you will experience, understand, and develop effective teamwork skills:
Leadership requires us to connect with others and every leader has their distinct way of adapting their communication. Do you have a variety of communication and leadership styles?
By attending this workshop, you identify and develop effective interpersonal communication skills including:
Do you know how your own culture influences your interactions? Are you aware of your own biases? Do you want to develop skills that will help you interact more successfully and meaningfully across different contexts? This workshop will help you gain intercultural knowledge, develop an appreciation for different perspectives, and explore strategies to help you develop Intercultural Competence.
By the end of this workshop, you will have the ability to:
Join a representative from Service Canada to learn more about your Canadian Social Insurance Number (SIN). This session will outline what a SIN is, why it is needed, how to protect yourself from fraud, and will also explain the process for applying for a SIN online.
Have you been wondering how to become a permanent resident in Canada through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)? Join Waterloo's immigration consultants to learn about the OINP and the current requirements to apply for permanent residency under the Masters Graduate Stream and PhD Graduate Stream.
Do you know how your own culture influences your interactions? Are you aware of your own biases? Do you want to develop skills that will help you interact more successfully and meaningfully across different contexts? This workshop will help you gain intercultural knowledge, develop an appreciation for different perspectives, and explore strategies to help you develop Intercultural Competence.
By the end of this workshop, you will have the ability to:
Meet new people, build community and participate in this favourite Canadian past time. The IPC Bonfire Night is the October community event in fall 2023. All international, exchange, and domestic undergraduate and graduate students are welcome!
Please note that this event is weather dependent. In case of unfavourable weather, we will inform all event participants through email and reschedule the IPC Bonfire Night to a different date.
Follow us on Instagram @uwaterlooipc for the most up-to-date information!
Leadership requires us to connect with others and every leader has their distinct way of adapting their communication. Do you have a variety of communication and leadership styles?
By attending this workshop, you identify and develop effective interpersonal communication skills including:
Do you ever shy away from a situation involving conflict? Unsure how best to handle the situation? Worried that the situation will escalate and get out of control? Conflict doesn't always have to be destructive. Conflicts can be opportunities to generate growth and strengthen relationships when approached in the right way.
Commitment to a shared vision or goal; open and honest communication; mutual respect and trust; most would agree that these are all qualities and characteristics of an effective team – but what if team members are new – what leadership style is needed?
The Foundational Training Program for Peer Leaders (FTP) is a two-part program that consists of i) online preparation course and ii) training workshop.
Completion of FTP requires completion of the online preparation course AND attendance to one workshop. Please email s3german@uwaterloo.ca to get access to the LEARN materials.
Upon completion the Foundational Training Program, you will be able to:
Join Waterloo's immigration consultants to learn about applying for a new temporary resident visa (TRV). If you are from a visa-required country, a valid TRV is required to re-enter Canada. After renewing your study or work permit, you may need to apply for a new TRV. We will discuss the application process, required documents, and how to mail your passport. There will also be information on inviting a family member to visit you in Canada on a TRV.
