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International Experience<br />
Alumni <strong>Western</strong><br />
www.alumni.uwo.ca<br />
Our volunteer driven branch and chapter<br />
network can help you transition from <strong>student</strong><br />
to young pr<strong>of</strong>essional during the summer<br />
break and after graduation. Branches around<br />
the world <strong>of</strong>fer informative and entertaining<br />
events that bring <strong>student</strong>s and alumni <strong>of</strong> all ages<br />
together for social interaction and pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
development. Attend an event, get involved<br />
with a branch in your city.<br />
English Conversation Program<br />
www.iesc.uwo.ca/ecp<br />
Phone: 519-661-2111 ext. 85908<br />
Practice your spoken English! Conversation<br />
Circles and Groups are <strong>of</strong>fered throughout<br />
the year to help improve spoken English<br />
skills, to enhance confidence when speaking<br />
conversational English, to increase knowledge<br />
<strong>of</strong> Canadian culture and to provide the<br />
opportunity to meet people from all over the<br />
world. This program is open to international<br />
<strong>student</strong>s and their spouses or partners.<br />
Registration takes place at the beginning <strong>of</strong> each<br />
academic term.<br />
Events for International<br />
Students<br />
www.iesc.uwo.ca/events<br />
Phone: 519-661-2111 ext. 85908<br />
The International and Exchange Student<br />
Centre <strong>of</strong>fers many exciting events throughout<br />
the year for all international <strong>student</strong>s<br />
(undergraduate, graduate, and exchange) and<br />
their families. Group trips to Niagara Falls and<br />
Toronto are a great opportunity for <strong>student</strong>s<br />
who want to explore Canada and learn more<br />
about their new surroundings. Regular social<br />
events are also planned for each term, including<br />
group potlucks and outing to local events and<br />
attractions. IESC hosts regular gatherings at<br />
the International and Exchange Student Centre<br />
as well. For information about Global Café,<br />
International Peer Connect, Tea and Information<br />
Sessions for Spouses and Partners <strong>of</strong><br />
International Students, and other events, please<br />
visit our website www.iesc.uwo.ca/events<br />
Financial Support for<br />
International Learning<br />
<strong>Western</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers a variety <strong>of</strong> scholarships<br />
and awards to support <strong>student</strong>s who<br />
participate in international learning<br />
experiences. A list <strong>of</strong> awards related to<br />
exchange can be found on our website at<br />
www.international.uwo.ca/learning<br />
The Awards Search feature on the<br />
Registrar’s website is also a great resource to<br />
find funding specific to your faculty or area<br />
<strong>of</strong> interest. https://<strong>student</strong>services.uwo.ca/<br />
secure/Awards/main.cfm<br />
In 2011-12 <strong>Western</strong> created the<br />
Global Opportunities Awards, to support<br />
<strong>student</strong>s engaging in international learning<br />
experiences and encourage all <strong>student</strong>s<br />
to become globally minded citizens.<br />
Through this program <strong>Western</strong> distributed<br />
$200,000 to <strong>student</strong>s going on international<br />
exchanges, field study courses, service<br />
learning and research internships. Visit www.<br />
international.uwo.ca/globalop for details<br />
on the 2012-13 application process and<br />
deadlines.<br />
Global Café<br />
www.iesc.uwo.ca/globalcafe<br />
All <strong>Western</strong> <strong>student</strong>s are welcome to attend<br />
weekly drop-in c<strong>of</strong>fee gatherings at the David<br />
S.H. Chu International Student Centre (WSS<br />
2120). IESC’s Global Café is <strong>of</strong>fered every<br />
Thursday afternoon from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm<br />
and is a great place to meet new friends from<br />
around the world!<br />
International Exchange<br />
Program<br />
Phone: 519-661–2111 ext. 85196<br />
Email: exchange@uwo.ca<br />
www.international.uwo.ca/exchange<br />
Have you ever wanted to study in Scotland,<br />
Denmark or Finland? How about Australia,<br />
France or Hong Kong? These are just some <strong>of</strong><br />
the possible exchange locations <strong>student</strong>s can<br />
experience during their time at <strong>Western</strong>. The<br />
International Exchange Program <strong>of</strong>fers you an<br />
extension <strong>of</strong> in-class learning that will cultivate<br />
personal growth. Going on exchange affords<br />
<strong>student</strong>s the opportunity to apply your learning<br />
in a new academic setting and expand your<br />
horizons on many levels. <strong>Western</strong> is committed<br />
to internationalization and encourages all<br />
<strong>student</strong>s to become global citizens.<br />
Important facts about the program:<br />
• Exchanges are available to more than 25<br />
countries<br />
• Pay your tuition to <strong>Western</strong>, rather than<br />
paying international fees<br />
• Bursaries and scholarships are available to<br />
qualified applicants<br />
• Choose from one term or year-long<br />
exchanges<br />
• Improve your second-language skills<br />
• Courses count towards your degree<br />
• Experience another culture first-hand while<br />
advancing in your studies<br />
International Experiences &<br />
Opportunities at <strong>Western</strong><br />
<strong>Western</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers a wide range <strong>of</strong> different<br />
international opportunities to <strong>student</strong>s, including<br />
various overseas volunteering, academic exchange<br />
and study abroad experiences. Students can also<br />
volunteer on campus with <strong>Western</strong>’s international<br />
community or get involved with one <strong>of</strong> the global<br />
issues clubs, NGOs or cultural clubs on campus.<br />
Possible volunteer programs include<br />
Alternative Spring Break, International Peer<br />
Guide, International Income Tax Preperation<br />
leaders, and more.<br />
For more information, visit<br />
www.international.uwo.ca or see the Volunteer<br />
and Clubs section in this guide.<br />
International Peer Connection<br />
www.iesc.uwo.ca/peer<br />
The International Peer Connection (IPC)<br />
program connects new international <strong>student</strong>s<br />
with Peer Guides who are current <strong>Western</strong><br />
<strong>student</strong>s. The program <strong>of</strong>fers information,<br />
friendly support, involvement in <strong>Western</strong><br />
activities and a link to <strong>Western</strong> services and<br />
the larger London community. It provides<br />
international <strong>student</strong>s with meaningful contact<br />
to help them feel comfortable in their new<br />
environment and making the most out <strong>of</strong> their<br />
experience at <strong>Western</strong>.<br />
To sign up to have a Peer Guide, pick up and<br />
complete the IPC registration form available at<br />
the International and Exchange Student Centre,<br />
Room 2120, WSS or online: www.iesc.uwo.ca.<br />
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE<br />
STUDENT GUIDE 2012-2013<br />
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