{"id":13,"date":"2013-10-30T13:36:13","date_gmt":"2013-10-30T20:36:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/mymbaprogram2016\/?page_id=13"},"modified":"2017-09-07T10:15:01","modified_gmt":"2017-09-07T17:15:01","slug":"international-students-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/2018mbanprogram\/international-students-2\/","title":{"rendered":"International Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Find everything you need to know about life as an international student at UBC&#8217;s Vancouver campus.<\/p>\n<div id=\"random-accordion-id-481\" class=\"accordion-shortcode  \">\n<h3 ><a href=\"#study-permits-0\" >Study Permits<\/a><\/h3><div id=\"study-permits-0\" class=\"accordian-shortcode-content \" ><\/p>\n<div>\n<h5>Study Permits<\/h5>\n<p>You must have a valid study permit in order to attend classes at UBC.\u00a0 It is not possible to attend classes on a visitor\u2019s visa.<\/p>\n<p>Navigating another country\u2019s\u00a0immigration system\u00a0can be challenging, and most international students must apply well in advance for their study permit. Check your immigration documents to make sure that they are accurate and valid, and note when they need to be renewed. More information on these topics can be found at:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/students.ubc.ca\/enrolment\/courses\/registration\/immigration-documents\/study-permits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Study permits<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cic.gc.ca\/english\/study\/index.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Canadian immigration regulations<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 ><a href=\"#healthcare-for-international-s-1\" >Healthcare for International Students<\/a><\/h3><div id=\"healthcare-for-international-s-1\" class=\"accordian-shortcode-content \" ><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #993300;\">All international students must apply for the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/students.ubc.ca\/livewell\/health-insurance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BC Medical Systems Plan (MSP)<\/a> <span style=\"color: #993300;\">as soon as they arrive in Vancouver<\/span> as there is a 3 month waiting period for BC MSP to take effect. <strong><em>NOTE:<\/em> The <a href=\"http:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/topic.page?id=59DDCB8DB15241D899168C65EE095393\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MSP premiums<\/a> are not included in your tuition and fees.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Until they are covered by MSP, international students are automatically enrolled in UBC's <a href=\"http:\/\/students.ubc.ca\/livewell\/health-insurance\/imed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iMED<\/a> plan.<\/li>\n<li>All students (both international and domestic) are automatically enrolled in and pay for the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ihaveaplan.ca\/rte\/en\/UniversityofBritishColumbiaAMSGSS_Home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AMS\/GSS extended medical plan.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 ><a href=\"#resources-2\" >Resources<\/a><\/h3><div id=\"resources-2\" class=\"accordian-shortcode-content \" ><\/p>\n<div>\n<h5>International Student Guide<\/h5>\n<p>Find everything you need to know about life as an international student at UBC's Vancouver campus in the:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/students.ubc.ca\/international\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">International Student Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h5>UBC International Student Development @ I-House<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div>UBC International Student Development is located at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.maps.ubc.ca\/PROD\/index_detail.php?locat1=472\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">International House (I-House)<\/a>\u00a0and is where international students can go to receive advising. International Student Advisors (ISAs) provide comprehensive information and resources on all aspects of coming to study in Canada as well as:<\/div>\n<div>\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Employment<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Medical Insurance<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Personal and cultural transitions<\/div>\n<div>If you are not sure where to go to get answers to your questions, ISAs can act as a starting point and guide you to the proper resources or services. Email them directly at: <a href=\"mailto:isa@students.ubc.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">isa@students.ubc.ca<\/a><\/div>\n<div>For step-by-step instructions on a range of topics\u00a0related to life as an international student, please visit the following:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/students.ubc.ca\/about-student-services\/international-student-development\/tutorials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tutorials<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h5>English Language Resources<\/h5>\n<p>While at UBC, there is <a href=\"http:\/\/guides.library.ubc.ca\/internationalstudents\/englishsupport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">English language support<\/a> to help you with both spoken and written English. Even if you feel confident in your English skills, you may want to take advantage of the presentation coaching sessions or business writing textbooks that will\u00a0support you in mastering your coursework.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5>Other Resources<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.maps.ubc.ca\/PROD\/index_detail.php?locat1=472\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">International House (I-House)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/students.ubc.ca\/about\/global-lounge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Simon K. Y. Lee Global Lounge and Resource Centre<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ubctacs.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">UBC Tax Assistance Clinics for Students<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 ><a href=\"#adjusting-to-life-in-canada-3\" >Adjusting to Life in Canada<\/a><\/h3><div id=\"adjusting-to-life-in-canada-3\" class=\"accordian-shortcode-content \" ><\/p>\n<p>Canada represents a mosaic of people linked to various social, ethnic, and linguistic groups from across the country and, increasingly, the world. Despite their differences, many people in Canada are united through some shared values and experiences. If you came to UBC from another country, the link below will provide you with some resources to help you settle into your new life in Canada.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/students.ubc.ca\/new-to-ubc\/prepare-arrive\/coming-abroad\/adjusting-life-canada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Adjusting to life in Canada<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 ><a href=\"#getting-around-4\" >Getting Around<\/a><\/h3><div id=\"getting-around-4\" class=\"accordian-shortcode-content \" ><\/p>\n<p>Whatever your method of transportation, here are some resources to help you navigate to, from, and around campus.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/transportation.ubc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get to, from, and around campus<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 ><a href=\"#where-do-i-find-things-in-vanc-5\" >Where Do I Find Things in Vancouver?<\/a><\/h3><div id=\"where-do-i-find-things-in-vanc-5\" class=\"accordian-shortcode-content \" ><\/p>\n<p>A quick reference to finding things in Vancouver, from groceries to furniture.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/2018mbanprogram\/files\/2013\/10\/Where_Do_I_Find_Things_2017.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Where do I find things in Vancouver?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 ><a href=\"#learn-well-live-well-6\" >Learn Well, Live Well<\/a><\/h3><div id=\"learn-well-live-well-6\" class=\"accordian-shortcode-content \" ><\/p>\n<p>Discover resources to help you live well, learn well, and\u00a0succeed in the MBAN program.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/students.ubc.ca\/livewell\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Live well to learn well<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><!-- #random-accordion-id-481end of accordion shortcode -->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find everything you need to know about life as an international student at UBC&#8217;s Vancouver campus.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-13","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/2018mbanprogram\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/2018mbanprogram\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/2018mbanprogram\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/2018mbanprogram\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/2018mbanprogram\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/2018mbanprogram\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8769,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/2018mbanprogram\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13\/revisions\/8769"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/2018mbanprogram\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}