The International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate learning and collaboration in education. Carleton University (ISSO and Career Services) will host events taking place at the end of November including mobility, dancing, immigration advising, internship, and more.
Week at a Glance
| Monday November 16th |
| Tuesday November 17th |
| Wednesday November 18th |
| Thursday November 19th |
| Ongoing Virtual Photo Contest |
Monday November 16th
Exchange Information Session
November 16, 2020 at 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST
The Exchange Information Session provides an overview of the Outgoing Exchange Program. It covers the following topics:
- Prepare for Exchange
- How to Apply
- Eligibility
- Partner Institutions
- Costs
- Funding
- Credit Transfer
Students can register here to learn more about planning for their study abroad experience!
Tuesday November 17th
Ask an Immigration Advisor Q&A
November 17, 2020 at 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Carleton’s international students may drop-in to get answers from the Immigration Advising Team in the International Student Services Office (ISSO) and can ask about study permits, co-op work permits, post-graduation work permits, COVID-19 considerations, or anything else on their mind. Please note: questions and any personal information provided by individuals in the session will be shared with all participants. If a student would like a personal consultation with an immigration advisor, please contact the Immigration Advising team at immigration.advising@carleton.ca
Join us here on Microsoft Teams or register here for a reminder 24 hours in advance of the event.
Global Dance Party: Classical Indian Dancing
November 17, 2020 at 6:00 PM EST
Experience cultural dancing from around the globe! Join fellow Ravens and follow along with a dance instructor to learn the techniques of classical Indian dancing. This event is offered in partnership with CUSA and Athletics.
Register Now! Event link will be sent to all those who registered 1 day prior to the event
International Internship Program Live Interview with Partner Emzingo
November 17, 2020 at Noon EST
Carleton’s International Internship Program team will be hosting an Instagram Live interview with one of our internship partners, Emzingo. They’ll discuss the value of completing a virtual internship, the projects available through Emzingo and answer any questions students may have about the program. To attend please visit: @cucareer_services
Wednesday November 18th
Exchange Information Session
November 18, 2020 at 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EST
The Exchange Information Session provides an overview of the Outgoing Exchange Program. It covers the following topics:
- Prepare for Exchange
- How to Apply
- Eligibility
- Partner Institutions
- Costs
- Funding
- Credit Transfer
Students can register here to learn more about planning for their study abroad experience!
All About Post-Graduation Work Permits
November 18, 2020 at 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM EST
Many international students hope to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) so they can remain in Canada after graduation and gain Canadian work experience. This session, hosted by the Immigration Advising Team in the International Student Services Office (ISSO) explains how to maintain eligibility for the work permit during studies, how to apply (including some tricky rules about timing), and how to make the most of a PGWP.
Join us here on Microsoft Teams or register here for a reminder 24 hours in advance of the event.
Epic Bingo
November 18, 2020 at 8:00pm EST
Join the Campus Activity Board to compete against fellow Ravens for a chance to win some pretty epic prizes! Register online now! MS Teams link will be sent to all those registered 1 day prior to the event.
Thursday November 19th
Canadian Tea Time
November 19, 2020 at 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM EST
Canadian Tea Time is your time to unwind with games, friends, and a warm drink! Join us for a virtual social hour on Thursdays at 3:30 pm EST. This is an opportunity to connect with other students, play games, and socialize during social distancing.
Join us on Microsoft Teams by clicking here. We recommend you download the Microsoft Teams app for the best experience. Details for downloading the application using your Carleton log-in details are available here.
Life Skills 101 with Nicholas Osborne
November 19 at 7:00pm EST
Nicholas is a proud Carleton Alumni, having graduated with a degree in Computer Science he is now Capitol Music Group’s (UMG) Senior Vice President of Digital Strategy & Business Development. At Capitol he oversees all digital deals, digital marketing, marketing technologies, advertising, audience insights, and co-leads the Capitol 360 innovation centre.
Nick is focused on finding & developing new revenue opportunities to exploit and extract value from CMG’s copyrights, content, brand assets, and artists. He has been described as a Rebel Computer Grad and is clearly trail-blazing for the rest of us. We are pleased to announce that on Thursday, November 19th, 2020, Nicholas Osborne will be joining the Carleton Community for our Life Skills 101 Series. This event is open to all current students, staff, faculty and alumni.
Ongoing Virtual Photo Contest
Through a Global Lens
Submissions due: November 18th by 11:59pm EST
What is your Global Lens? The Through a Global Lens Photography Competition invites students to submit original photographs that showcase their international experiences both in Canada and around the world. The theme of this year’s competition is “World Beyond My Doorstep.” Enter your photo by Wednesday, November 18th at 11:59 PM and you could win a $100 gift card for the company of your choice (Amazon, Uber or Indigo). Selected entries will be exhibited on the ISSO website from November 24th to November 27th for voting by the Carleton community. For more details, contest rules and how to submit an entry, please consult our website, here.