International student workshops

Douglas International offers ongoing workshops for currently registered international students throughout the year.

Fall 2021

 

Summer 2021 Recordings

 

Immigration Workshops

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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Topics Covered

  • How to renew your study permit before it expires
  • Documents checklist
  • Requesting a Confirmation of Enrolment
  • Processing times
  • Implied Status
  • Guidelines and procedures
  • Medical Insurance

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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Topics Covered

  • Complying with your study permit
  • Overview of your immigration documents
  • Services offered by Douglas International
  • Full-time vs part-time status

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3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Topics Covered:

  • Eligibility and requirements for working on/off campus
  • Scheduled vs academic semesters at Douglas College
  • Co-op and Career Centre services

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3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Topics Include:

  • Things to know before you graduate
  • Documents checklist
  • Implied status & working eligibility
Academic Workshops

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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Topics Covered 

  • Grading Policy
  • Change of Program
  • Access to Academic Advising

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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Topics Covered: How to move from ELLA to Academic program, Early Academic options

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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

An info session for business students planning to transfer to a university.

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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

An info session for Associate Degree students to learn about the degree requirements and course planning for next semester

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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Pick and plan courses for next semester and graduate on time!

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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

An info session for Arts & Sciences students planning to transfer to a university

 

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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Pick and plan courses for next semester and graduate on time!

Student Life Workshops

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Learn easy and effective strategies to better manage your time this semester. Topics covered include: creating a schedule, monitoring use of time, prioritizing, and procrastination.

 

10:00 AM- 11:00 AM

Managing the multiple demands of school, work, and your personal life can be challenging and leave students feeling overwhelmed. Maintaining school-life balance can help promote healthy lifestyle choices, prevent burnout and improve academic performance. This workshop offers easy to implement strategies to help you be successful and actively attend to school-life balance.

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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Topics Covered

  • What courses can you register for next semester
  • When does registration start
  • How to build a class schedule
  • How to use the online registration system

 

International Café

This is a fun, casual group for both international and domestic students to get together and talk about issues related to culture, diversity, experiences in Canada, student life and current events. It’s a great way for students to meet new people, learn about different cultures and support each other in an informal environment.

Dates: Oct. 5 – Nov. 23
Times: Tuesdays, 2:30-4:00pm  
Location: DSU 207  

REGISTER HERE

Watch this video to learn more about International Café from a fellow student.