Student Life at Algoma University

By Mark Allard

Being a smaller university, removed from the bright lights and bustle of southern Ontario, Algoma University`s International Student Services(ISS) is responsible for creating  vibrant, diverse and exciting student life on campus for international students.  

International Student Orientation Program
International students begin their time at Algoma University with the International Student Orientation Program, available at the beginning of each semester.  In welcoming the students, the orientation combines tours, information sessions, entertainment and meals.   Local community groups are invited to speak to the students about their services and volunteer opportunities available within the community.

Canadian Cultural Experiences
A lot of the cultural education and experiences happen outside of the classroom.   At Algoma University students are encouraged to partake in various events put on by ISS. Each year students participate in sleigh rides, ski trips, camping trips, Lake Superior nature hikes, Cooking Canadian classes and more!

Cultural Celebrations
ISS partners and works closely with the Algoma Multicultural Students Association (AMSA) in order to bring large scale celebrations of major world holidays to Algoma University`s campus.  Each year this partnership stages Eid , Diwali, Chinese New Year, Japan Night and Black History Month Celebrations.

You`ll love it here!
Surrounded by the rich, natural beauty of Northern Ontario, Algoma U is an inclusive and diverse community of over 1200 students, offering more than 30 academic programs taught by internationally known experts in fields such as Business, Community Development, Economics, Biology, History, Psychology, and Computer Science.  Algoma University has more than 40 years experience in offering undergraduate liberal arts and science programs, and now offers an internationally recognized and respected Masters degree in the burgeoning field of computer games technology. For more information about the programs and services that Algoma University offers, visit www.algomau.ca.