WELCOME2003 - Orientation for International Students

Posted August 20, 2003


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 20, 2003 2003-08-10-OTHER

WELCOME2003 - Orientation for International Students

The International Student Office (ISO) at the University of Saskatchewan is
organizing an orientation program, WELCOME2003, for newly arrived
international students on August 27, 28, and September 3, 2003.

WELCOME2003 is designed to introduce new students to the University,
Saskatoon and Canada. The orientation program will also give these students
an opportunity to meet and make friends from Canada and all over the world.

Various sessions are included in the two-day orientation and include small
and large group sessions. Small group sessions will be lead by two
volunteers and will cover issues such as social/cultural skills and Canadian
customs. Large group sessions will include topics such as immigration,
employment, health and security.

Socializing and making new friends becomes one of the most important parts
of an orientation. To accomplish that, a social trip to Champetre County
will be held. Also, U of S President Peter MacKinnon will host a reception
for students at his residence. Deans from various colleges and other faculty
and staff will also welcome students alongside the President. One lucky
student will win two return tickets to Vancouver courtesy VIA Rail Canada
Inc.

However, media are invited to attend a very unique aspect of the Orientation
program:

What: Winter Clothing Session - the in's and out's of Saskatchewan winters!
When: Wednesday, August 27, 2003
Where: Thorvaldson Building, Room 105
Time: 2:15 - 2:45 p.m.

The ISO offers various services to international students from student
advocacy to providing assistance with applying for Saskatchewan Health Card
and giving general advice on immigration matters, accommodation, personal
matters and finances.

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For more information, please contact:

Binendra Shakya
International Student Orientation Coordinator
University of Saskatchewan
Tel: (306) 966-2233
Email: binendra.shakya@usask.ca