VCC International Newsletter - November 2023
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Congratulations Graduates!
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The International Education team would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to all students who have recently completed their program and will be attending the upcoming November 2023 convocation ceremony. Your hard work and dedication have paid off, and we are honoured to be a part of your educational journey. We wish you all the best in your future endeavours.
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Diwali Celebration at VCC
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Diwali, which is also known as the festival of lights, holds great significance in the Indian calendar and is celebrated globally. We at VCC are thrilled to celebrate this special occasion with our VCC community and would be delighted to have all of you join us in the festivities.
Day 1:
Date: Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Time: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location: Broadway Campus Room 1236
Day 2:
Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Time: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location: Downtown Campus Atrium - outside Library
Hosted by the Student Union of VCC and VCC International Education
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CBIE Student Survey Reminder
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Vancouver Community College and the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) recently invited you to participate in the 2023 International Student Survey. This survey is being conducted in educational institutions across Canada, and your feedback and suggestions are highly valuable to us in understanding the international student experience in Canada.
You can also enter a draw to win $1,000 by participating in the survey. The survey will be open until November 30, 2023. We appreciate your participation and thank you in advance for your time.
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Library and Learning Centre Workshops
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 Did you know the VCC Learning Centre and Library offers free academic and career workshops every term for current VCC students? Workshop topics may include APA citation, pronunciation for the workplace, economics, job search skills, pharmacology, conversation skills, statistics, business math, career exploration and others.
Check the calendar for the workshops currently offered, and begin registration!
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Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) Workshops
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 Attention to all students at VCC who are about to graduate from their program! If you're considering applying for a Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) and require guidance regarding the application process, we highly recommend attending a virtual workshop. During the workshop, our International Student Immigration Advisors will address your concerns and guide you through the application process.
Register here for the Info Session on November 16, 2023 from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Register here for the Info Session on December 15, 2023 from 9:00 am- 10:30 am
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Important Dates
VCC Day: No daytime classes are held on this date - Thursday, November 2
Daylight Savings Time Change: change your clocks back one hour - Sunday, November 5
Remembrance Day - Monday, November 13
Fall Convocation at Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 1:00 pm, Thursday, November 30
Please see 'Important Dates' for a complete list of holidays, events and important dates at VCC.
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Do you have any questions or suggestions?
Call us at 604-443-8600 or email ieservices@vcc.ca.
We are available Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 3:30pm.
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