Moving to Canada and Settling in at Seneca
Moving to another country to study can be an exciting time in your life. Although you may not know many people or know how to navigate the system in Canada, there are many ways to make connections and get support from your college.
Once accepted, Seneca helps students get settled into their new school and new home by offering airport pick-up, as well as assistance finding the right housing option. Seneca also provides a week-long orientation that covers things such as how to take public transit in the city, local shopping, and trips to local landmarks.
Staff are available to help with student visa questions, applications and renewals throughout a student’s education.
Once the academic year begins, students can also take advantage of services to help them with their studies, including academic counselling and peer tutoring.
Seneca provides an English Language Institute (ELI) for international students who need to upgrade their English language skills prior to direct entry into full-time programs at Seneca. ELI is a full-time program with eight levels, lasting seven weeks each. Students are assigned to a level based on an English assessment test. In addition to the regular classes, ELI also offers free walk-in evening tutorials for one-on-one help in writing, pronunciation and grammar.
International students can keep engaged with their college community by participating in a range of informative and social activities that take place throughout the year. Many cultural and general interest clubs are available on campus for students to connect with people of similar interests or backgrounds.
Students can find a club that reflects their interests with specific clubs related to a program, cultural or ethnic group.
These activities provide opportunities to meet people with similar interests, along with the chance to network, build relationships, and develop leadership skills.
For more information on life as an international student at Seneca, visit http://www.senecacollege.ca/journey/international/