International Student Online Discussions

International Student Online Discussion.

The online discussions are a chance for undergraduate and graduate international students to connect to campus and receive support during the winter term. At each discussion, you'll have a chance to ask questions to the presenters and all registered participants will have the chance to win UWaterloo apparel and swag from the W Store (up to $50).

January 25 - Make Time to Play!

Did you know that taking a break to move and play can help your academic life, social skills and mental wellbeing? This session will walk you through ways to play on campus (literally and virtually), tips to incorporate movement into your day, and resources to help you get started. You will also be introduced to Move Your Mind, a peer-to-peer program that uses physical activity to support mental health and connects participants with a buddy to help with motivation and accountability.

Make Time to Play!

Presenters:

Donna Rheams, Sr. Manager, Wellness & Active Living, Athletics & Recreation

Sharyn Gittens, International Student, F21 Move Your Mind Coordinator and ongoing volunteer

Adalia Knight, International Student, W22 Move Your Mind Coordinator and ongoing volunteer

February 15 - Think Smart, Be Safe: A look into Fraud and Scam Prevention

Register now! February 15 at 9 - 10 a.m. ET

International students are often the target of scams or fraud by phone, email or social media. Scammers will present scenarios that sound realistic and threatening. Terry Labach, a security analyst with the University of Waterloo’s Information Security Services team, will share tips on identifying these scams and discuss techniques to help prevent you from becoming a victim.

March 22 & 31 - Doing your taxes, what’s in it for you?

Are you an international student wondering about the Canadian tax system?

Join Venus Cheng, a representative from the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) to share an overview of the Canadian tax system, the benefit and credit payments you might be eligible for and other important information about filing taxes in Canada that’s unique to international students.

We will be offering two information sessions and will answer any questions you might have. Register now!

Win a gift from the W store draw rules

Eligibility: University of Waterloo students enrolled in winter 2022 courses who register and participate in the online discussions, will be eligible for a random draw for one W Store gift of their choice (valued at up to $50 not including tax). Eligibility for the incentive applies to online dicussions during winter term. To be included in the draw, you must attend the online discussion for the entire duration. The draw will happen at the end of the discussion.

Right to Disqualify: The University reserves the right to disqualify any entry not conforming to these Rules and Regulations at any time. The University assumes no responsibility for entry fraud committed by an entrant and reserves the right to demand return of the prize and all costs associated with remedying any prize awarded to an ineligible entry or entrant.

Winner Selection: The winners of the W Store gift will be selected in a random draw from eligible entries at the end of each online discussion. Your odds of winning the gift will depend on the number of individuals who enter into the draw. The award winner will be announced live and contacted within five business days of the draw. Please note that in order to win, the selected entrant must correctly answer a time-limited skill-testing mathematical question.