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International Students

Upcoming PGWP webinars for international students who are graduating this May

Get up-to-date information about the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), including the eligibility criteria, application process, work eligibility during the transition to a PGWP, and important considerations when staying in Canada after graduation. There will be an online presentation for the first 30 minutes followed by a Q&A period with Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIAs) from International Student Advising.

Please Register on the Link below. Register for only ONE webinar as the content of the webinars is the same.

Tuesday, April 16th, 10 am – 11 am (PDT)
Registration Link: https://ubc.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5UrdOyupjgjHNSyrqfZZwjZrtAL8m8A_AOj

Thursday, May 2nd, 2 pm – 3 pm (PDT)
Registration Link: https://ubc.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5IlcOuupzopHtHzTjfuqyrunDWTKjdp7tME

Wednesday, May 22nd, 12 pm – 1 pm (PDT)
Registration Link: https://ubc.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5Avfu6grDojE9Hkb4YNLHqTrGQb2j7hk7i

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General International Students

2024 UBC TACS Clinic and International Student Priority Registration

International students can access priority registration here: https://tacs-clinic-eligibility.netlify.app/
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International Students

Upcoming SIN clinic info session and SIN Clinic registration link

Registration for the SIN Clinic is now open! As a new international student in Canada, you will need to get a Social Insurance Number (SIN) before you can start working or receive a scholarship. Service Canada agents will be on campus to issue your SIN at the SIN Clinic. The clinic will run for the following days:

  • Wednesday, December 20,  2023
  • Monday, January 8, 2024
  • Friday, January 12, 2024

Each session will run from 9:30 am to 3:30pm at UBC life building, Room 1501

To register for the SIN Clinic, use this link .

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International Students

“Where are you really from?”: A Student-led Dialogue on Identity, Home and Belonging – Thursday, November 23rd, 5 pm

Invite from UBC International Peer Advisors

Description of program:
Have you ever struggled with identity and finding your place in Canada? Join the International Peer Advisors for their inaugural event: a student-led dialogue on identity, home and belonging. End the night with dinner while chatting with other like-minded students! 

For more information or for any questions you may have, you can contact us at peer.advisor@ubc.ca and follow us on Instagram @ipaubc.  

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International Students

Upcoming webinar – BC Immigration Pathways to Permanent Residency for International Students – Wednesday, September 27th, 10 am

Invite from Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Immigration Programs Branch

The Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Immigration Programs Branch is hosting a webinar, “BC Immigration Pathways to Permanent Residency for International Students”.

Senior program staff will present information about the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) and explain BC PNP criteria, streams, and processes, with a focus on international student pathways to permanent residency.

When?

Date: Wednesday, September 27th

Time: 10:00 AM PDT to 11:00 AM PDT

Who should attend?

  • International post-secondary students completing studies in B.C.
  • International graduates from Canadian universities or colleges
  • PhD candidates and graduates from BC post-secondary institutions
  • Post-secondary institution staff that support international student services

Where?

Online – Please register for this free event using our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/715671963107

The event will be held on Microsoft Teams – please make sure you have the app installed on your device or that your web browser is compatible. For more information on joining Teams meetings, please visit this link.

Once you register, check back on our event page on the day of the event for your Teams link – we will also send it out to your registered email.

Any questions regarding this event can be directed to PNPCommunications@gov.bc.ca.

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General International Students

Online Event | Introduction to Policing and Canadian Bank Notes for International Students – August 28th

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Careers International Students

Application Success During Spring Recruiting

There is a stark difference between successful applications that receive offers to interview and those that do not! Are you certain YOUR application is ready?

With the Spring accounting recruiting season (Public Practice Recruiting) in full swing, many students are submitting their applications in hopes of landing a position that will support their goals of completing their CPA and landing employment in their new accounting field. Even though many would agree they need to have every competitive advantage, some students do not think that getting career support to make sure their application is ready to go and ready to make an impact is part of their successful preparation. However, for most, it absolutely is…

Here Are Seven Reasons Why YOU Need Help!

  1. Validation – Even though many students are competent with their preparation including their resume and cover letter writing skills, they often still feel a slight feeling of anxiety when they click send to submit their applications. A meeting with a skilled career consultant or firm rep can bring validation to an applicant’s thoughts, approach and ideas. This can help with building confidence as they await a call to interview.
  2. Blind Spots – The thing about having “blind-spots”, is we don’t usually know when we have them! And, sometimes we don’t see them until it’s too late. Over the years, discussions with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) have helped me realize how much my knowledge was lacking in one area or another. If I would have tried to move ahead with my lack of knowledge, it might have made me look ill-prepared, produced a lesser result and possibly failed altogether. We have all thrown our hands in the air at some time and said, “Who knew!” Well, somebody did! And, if we had of gotten their perspective, we might have answered differently and ended with a better result. An important realization is to know you m ay not understand everything you need to about your application leaving you with blind spots that could hinder your efforts. If you are able to see this, have enough vision and take the needed steps to get the help you need.
  3. The Power of Discussion – To some this might sounds like receiving psychological help, but it really is about talking about your ideas and approach as well as getting feedback on your documents. I know, talk, talk, talk, that’s all people do sometimes. But dialogue can be so powerful, especially when it raises the unknown or reveals something that was missed or forgotten. Often when I enquire about what people have done in their work, and what they are trying to convey in their resume statements and cover letters, I hear them verbally describe so much more. In these descriptions, they often reveal more impacting information when they are simply talking about what they have done. These discussions then become quite exciting and turn into new and more impacting content. Resumes, cover letters and interview preparation go the the next level of quality content and delivery.
  4. Leveraging Others Expertise – It is always better when we can learn from another’s mistakes and gain knowledge without “the school of hard knocks.” It saves so much wasted time and even some bumps, bruises and disappointments along the way. When connecting with a career consultant that has done thousands of successful application reviews, you are able to leverage that experience and increase the impact of your application. Many times, it’s not what you know, but who you know, when it comes to leveraging knowledge. So many students have asked me to review applications “after they have already sent them!” Instead of me helping them present themselves better, the discussion is more about what they should have done instead. The appointments are not very enjoyable.
  5. Add Value – Once small edits or complete revisions are made to applications, the percentage of the effectiveness significantly goes up. When certain things are added to (or removed from) a resume and or cover letter, they can be the reasons an application turns into an interview offer. After working with my clients to add skills to a resume or relevant connections to cover letters, the documents have increased in effectiveness by 2-3 times. Many clients have said they felt so much more confident with their new revised documents than they were prior to getting help. This can happen for you as well.
  6. The Look – Often people get so focused on their content that they miss the things that makes the first impact – the look. The visual look of documents is very important and can make an impact on the reviewer even before they read one word about you. So, having someone to give you feedback about your personal brand, the look of your layout and the consistency of your documents can go a long way toward displaying the competencies that are expected and proving what we will say we are good at. Margins, headers, fonts and section layouts can all distract from the strength of the words and academics when documents are not formatted successfully. When done well, the content is quickly focused on and the impact on the reader is much greater. It is worth the effort to get your application checked so that you don’t read over your own mistakes or lose sight of the very important impact of your application’s first impression.
  7. You Paid For It! – Your student fees have been at work for you already creating content and making help available for you when you need it – and you probably do need it more that you know. With student fees being as expensive as they are, why wouldn’t you take advantage of what you have already paid for? It’s like leaving money on the table during a business deal when it would have been better to profit from decisions that would have moved the money from the table to your pocket. Take full advantage of the opportunity while you are in DAP, because when you have completed, the door closes on the kind of support you can have during your DAP experience. It would be my pleasure to help you increase your success!

    The DAP Office will continue posting and advertising regular career coaching, Spring recruiting application review opportunities and interview preparation workshops and appointments with Russell Garrett, your Career Consultant. You can register for these through COOL now. Some approaching dates are May 2, 3, 12, 15, 16, 23 along with the Interview Preparation Workshop on May 9th.

    If you are unable to locate any scheduled career coaching slots on COOL at the present time, or for some reason these appointments do not coincide with your work schedule, you can reach out to Russell, your DAP Career Coach, through email at dapcareersupport@sauder.ubc.ca to set up a random online meeting instead.

    So, do a quick shoulder check, you likely have a blindspot! And, take action to move forward with success!

Best of Luck,

Russell

Russell Garrett is the Owner of Protocol Business Solutions, a Certified Career Consultant and your DAP Career Coach. Russell will be delivering workshops for DAP and BCom students in collaboration with the Business Career Centre. Russell is also available to DAP students for coaching appointments secured through COOL, or students can set up a random online coaching appointments set up through email requests. Contact Russell at dapcareersupport@sauder.ubc.ca.

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International Students

Online event | DAP-exclusive Post-Graduation Work Permit workshop – Wednesday, April 4th, 4:30 pm

UBC International Student Advising will be holding a DAP-exclusive workshop on the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) application process on Wednesday, April 4th, 4:30 pm.

Are you wondering “Now what?” as you come close to completing your program?

This session will highlight the benefits of the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) as you consider your options to further your studies, work in Canada or apply for permanent residence. You will learn about timelines to apply for the PGWP, eligibility requirements, how to prepare your application, work eligibility, and what you need to know if you have family members in Canada too. The information provided will take the potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic into consideration.

Registration for this session is now open on COOL.

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Academic International Students

2023 Summer Session schedules now available with important updates to tuition and course formats – Registration opens on March 15th, 9:30 am PT

The 2023 Summer Session (2023S) schedules are now available on the myUBCDAP Schedules page. Registration instructions have also been updated for the Summer Session.

Registration for 2023S courses will open at 9:30 am PT on Wednesday, March 15th.

Please be advised of the following updates that take effect with the 2023 Summer Session:

  • Tuition will be increased to $810 per 3-credit course
  • For the hybrid format, regularly scheduled classes will meet primarily online, but final exams will be written in-person at the UBC Point Grey campus during the final exam period for the given term.

Important:  if you are planning to apply for a Canadian student loan, please ensure you review the Registration Details for Student Loan Applicants section towards the end of the Course Registration page for additional instructions.

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International Students

Reminder – PGWP workshop for international students – Monday, November 21st, 11 am PT

As a reminder, UBC International Student Advising will be hosting a DAP-exclusive virtual PGWP workshop via Zoom on Monday, November 21st, 11 am PT.

This session will highlight the benefits of the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) as you consider your options to further your studies, work in Canada or apply for permanent residence. You will learn about timelines to apply for the PGWP, eligibility requirements, how to prepare your application, work eligibility, and what you need to know if you have family members in Canada too. The information provided will take the potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic into consideration.

Registration is now open on COOL (look under workshops).

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