April 2: Supporting you during COVID-19
Topics included:
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May 14: Online Learning, Health and Money Matters
Topics include:
- Making the most of online learning presented by Shannon Leis, Academic Support Programs Coordinator
- Understanding your UHIP coverage presented by Gina Moreno, Student Financial Services Analyst
- Financial supports for undergraduates presented by Maureen Jones, Director, Student Awards & Financial Aid
- Financial supports for graduates presented by Heidi Mussar, Associate Director, Graduate Financial Aid and Awards
- Immigration updates presented by Shannon Chung, Immigration Consultant
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May 28: Filing your taxes in Canada
A representative from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) presented on the basics of how to file your own income tax return and understand more about the Canadian tax system.
Please note: This session was not recorded due to confidentiality reasons.
June 18: Housing in Waterloo and Leadership Development
Topics include:
- Supporting students in Waterloo Residences (upper-year and grads) presented by Delores Lanni, Residence Life Coordinator
- Searching for off-campus housing presented by Abigail Joza, Coordinator of Residence Ambassadors
- Leadership development opportunities presented by Jill Knight, Peer Mentorship and Student Leadership Program Coordinator
September 26: Adjusting to a Canadian Classroom Culture
In this discussion, students who felt studying at Waterloo was different than their home country learned about the expectations of the Canadian university classroom and study skills they could use to succeed.
November 25: Building Community
In this discussion, learn ways to stay connected online with guests from the Waterloo Undergraduate Student Association, Graduate Student Association, and the International Peer Community.
January 28: Finding a job in Canada
In this discussion, students learned how to prepare for job interviews, build resumes, and understand what Canadian employers are looking for in an employee. They also learned about maintaining their work permit.
March 25: Maintaining self-care
In this discussion, students learned tools for empowerment and self-care from a representative from Athletics and Recreation and an academic advisor.