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US Visa Info Session for international students – November 13th, 2014
Do you want to visit the United States? Learn how to apply for a US visa. If you’re a citizen of a country that’s part of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), you will need to apply for ESTA (Electronic System … Continue reading
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Tagged international, Visit USA, Winter Break
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Meet the Dietitian Night – Tuesday, November 4th, 2014
Save the Date! Tuesday November 4th, 6:30-8:30 pm Location: TBD Meet the Dietitian Night is back! This annual event presents a valuable learning opportunity for students to meet and network with a diverse range of dietitians. Through small-group discussions, students … Continue reading
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Tagged dietetics, info session, meet the dietitian, networking
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Peer-Assisted Study Programs (PASS) for CHEM 111/113, ECON 101 sec 003 and MATH 110!
Peer-Assisted Study Sessions are informal study sessions led by a senior student who specializes in your area of study. Multiple sessions are held every week, and the content is directly related to what you’re learning in your course at the … Continue reading
BC Provincial Nominee Program Information Session for International Students – October 2nd, 2014
Interested in applying for permanent residency to British Columbia? Officers from the B.C. Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) will speak about the program and the updates and application procedures. Learn about the various pathways to permanent residency through BC PNP and … Continue reading
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New immigration regulations for international students – Effective June 1st, 2014
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) issued some new immigration regulations for international students that took effect on June 1st, 2014. Your enrolment status at UBC now affects your ability to work, study and stay in Canada. To help you understand … Continue reading
Career Advising for International Students Returning Home: March 21st, 2014
Are you an international student and wondering about your job search back home? UBC Centre for Student Involvement and Careers now offers 30-minute individual career advising for international students to discuss: Job search strategies that will work in your home … Continue reading
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Tagged 4th year, careers, info session, international
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Provincial Nominee Program and Permanent Residency Info Session for International Students – Feb 12, 2014
Interested in applying for Canadian permanent residency or apply through BC Provincial Nominee Program? Government officers from the B.C. Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) and Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) will speak about current government regulations and application procedures. Learn about … Continue reading
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Tagged info session, international, permanent residency
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International Development Week (IDW): Becoming the Change, Feb 4-7, 2014
To commemorate the 24th year of IDW, The Simon K.Y. Lee Global Lounge and Resource Centre is holding a series of events from Feb 4 to Feb 7, 2014. Join us to learn more about international development and engage in discussions … Continue reading
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Launch a Career in Canada – Mar 6
Launch a Career in Canada is the largest networking event dedicated to supporting international students for career development at UBC. Every year, over 200 international students are provided with the opportunity to connect with employers and UBC international alumni, to … Continue reading
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Tagged careers, events, international, jobs, networking
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Volunteer opportunities for UBC Tax Assistance Clinic for Students (UBC TACS)
Are you confused about taxes? Do you want to learn how to file your income tax return and give back to the community? Join UBC TACS! UBC Tax Assistance Clinic for Students (UBC TACS) is a student-run organization that assists … Continue reading