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INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCEInternational ExperienceContinued from previous page.• Pay your tuition to Western, rather thanpaying international fees• Bursaries and scholarships are availableto qualified applicants• Choose one or two terms• Improve your second-language skills• Courses count toward your degree• Experience another culture whileadvancing your studiesInternational and ExchangeStudent CentrePhone: 519-661-2111 ext. 85908iesc.uwo.caEmail: iesc@uwo.cafacebook.com/uwo.internationalTwitter: @IESCatWestern]The International and Exchange StudentCentre (IESC) offers year-round programsand events for international and exchangestudents at Western. International graduate,undergraduate and exchange students canInterested in applying for an exchange?Here’s a brief guideline on how to begin the process:also visit the Centre for individual assistanceregarding a variety of issues includinggovernment and work regulations, financial,cultural, and personal issues. IESC alsooffers:• Reception and Orientation Services• International Peer Connection Program• English Conversation Program• Porch Light Program• Free Income Tax Clinic• Emergency Loan and Bursary Program• Interactive workshops including the“Canada Eh?! Transition to CanadaSeries”• Online Assistance• A comfortable lounge area (WSS, 2120)• Social events and information sessions• Global Café• Leadership and intercultural skilldevelopment opportunitiesFor more information about Internationaland Exchange Student Centre programsand services, please visit iesc.uwo.ca.1. Attend an information sessionThese hour-long sessions will provide an overview of the exchange program,application process, requirements and deadlines. Sessions are heldthroughout October and November – visit international.uwo.ca/learningfor details.2. Select a destinationWestern has exchange partnerships with more than 85 universities aroundthe world. Students are asked to select three suitable exchange universitypartners on their application.3. Make sure you are eligibleStudents usually apply for an exchange program in their second year, andtake part in their third year. Eligibility is based on academic achievement andsuitability as an ambassador for Western. Students are typically required tohave an average of 70% and be in good academic standing.4. Talk to an International Learning CoordinatorBeginning in October, the coordinators will hold regular drop-in hours. Pleasecheck international.uwo.ca/learning for details.5. Talk to past exchange studentsVisit our website to contact students who went to your preferred partneruniversities.6. Check the deadline to submit your applicationDecember 2, 2013 deadline for fall, winter and full-year exchanges for thefollowing programs and countries:• St. Andrews University, Scotland • Australia/New Zealand• Killam Fellowship Program• Ontario/Rhône-Alpes• Ontario/Maharashtra-Goa Program • Ontario/Jiangsu Program• Ontario/Baden-Württemberg ProgramJanuary 13, 2014 is the deadline for fall, winter and full-year exchanges to all other programsand countries.International Graduate StudentSupportIn addition to the International andExchange Student Centre’s resources,there are a number of other programs andservices at Western that cater specificallyto graduate international students.School of Graduate and Postdoctoral StudiesRoom 4180, SSBPhone: 519-661-2102grad.uwo.caSGPS has a partnership with CultureWorks, an English Language trainingprogram on campus where students cancomplete the course in lieu of taking anEnglish language proficiency test.The Teaching Support Centre offerscommunication and teaching developmentprograms to help international graduatestudents succeed at Western. Workshopshelp develop participants’ presentationskills and increase their confidence in theclassroom. The Language of Teachingin Science and Engineering; and theLanguage of Conference Presentationsare just a few of the programs offered. Fora full list of programs, go to: westernu.ca/tsc/graduate_student_programs/international_student_programs/index.html.The Society of Graduate Students (SOGS)Room 260, UCCPhone: 519-661-3394westernu.ca/sogs/InternationalActing as the student council for allgraduate students at Western, SOGSoffers additional support, events andprograms specifically for graduate students.The SOGS International Student IssuesCommittee (IGSIC) is also committed toproviding support and events specifically forinternational graduate students.International Peer ConnectionThe International Peer Connection(IPC) program connects new internationalstudents with Peer Guides who are currentWestern students. The program offersinformation, friendly support, involvementin Western activities and a link to Westernservices and the larger London community.It provides international students withmeaningful contact to help them feelcomfortable in their new environment andmake the most out of their experience atWestern.To sign up to have a Peer Guide, pick upand complete the IPC registration form atthe International and Exchange StudentCentre, Room 2120, WSS or online: iesc.uwo.ca/peer.*Ivey and Law students should consult their faculty for specific sessions, deadlines andapplication information.46 STUDENT GUIDE 2013-2014