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:
Well, not anything! But if you have an immigration question that you'd like to ask one of Waterloo's immigration consultants and learn a bit about a highlighted immigration topic, please join us!
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:
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:
Breakfast Seminars are now called "On the Menu" for graduate students (Winter 2024) and "Brunch and Learn" for undergraduate student (Fall 2024).
This inaugural episode of "On the Menu" is designed to tackle the common hurdles faced by graduate students in their academic writing journey. We've lined up insightful sessions with experts from the library and the Writing and Communication Center to offer guidance, resources, and personalized tips to elevate your writing skills.
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:
New to tutoring or peer mentoring? This session is aimed to help you as a tutor understand how culture and diverse prior learning experiences can shape a student’s learning experience at the University of Waterloo. This session will provide you strategies to support students who may be having a difficult time navigating their academic transition.
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 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.
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.
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:
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:
Kick-start your Winter 2024 with this Meet and Greet event hosted by the International Peer Community (IPC)!
You will get to learn more about what the IPC offers and meet our Community Leaders and Group Facilitators! Get a chance to interact with the whole team through fun activities, games, and free food!
All international, exchange, and domestic undergraduate and graduate students are welcome.
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:
Feeling nervous about managing your time? Want some help setting goals so you can make the most of your term? Start the term strong by attending this workshop. We will help you review and understand course expectations, evaluate and set up your study space, and review strategies to help you manage all of your personal and academic commitments.
By participating in this workshop, you will learn how 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.
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 for an online session to learn how to apply for a co-op work permit.
It's very important that you have received your co-op work permit before starting your first co-op work term. Processing times are currently approximately 5 months, so it's best to apply as soon as possible.
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:
