International Student Stories
The International Student Stories series provides an opportunity for new and current UCalgary international students to learn from the lived experiences of upper-year international students.
What is International Student Stories?
International Student Stories is a series for new and current international students to learn and connect with others remotely. Each month ISS welcomes an upper-year student to share their experiences adapting to life at UCalgary, and in Calgary and Canada. We gain their insights through a brief interview with an ISS team member. You’ll have a chance to submit questions in advance or during the event.
Series events are posted through the ISS events page. If you can't attend the live event, an audio version will be available on the ISS website for future listening.
Upcoming Events
Past Series
February 2022
Title:ÌýStudent Health and Mental Wellness
Guest Speaker:ÌýAnna Gullacher
Date:ÌýThursday, Feb. 24
Time:Ìý1:30 - 2 p.m. MST
Listen to the audio recordingÌý.
November 2021
Title:ÌýSports in Calgary
Guest Speakers:ÌýMontana Leonard
Date:ÌýTuesday, Nov. 23
Time:Ìý10 - 10:40 a.m. MST
Listen to the audio recordingÌý.
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October 2021
Title:ÌýTime management while working on/off campus
Guest Speakers:ÌýDemilade Odusola &ÌýSandile Mtambo
Date:ÌýThursday, Oct. 21
Time:Ìý11Ìý- 11:40 a.m.ÌýMDT
Did you miss this event? Listen to the audio recordingÌý.
January 2021
Title:ÌýFinding the support you need on and off-campus
Guest Speaker:ÌýSteven Arcus
Date:ÌýThursday, Jan. 28
Time:Ìý11 a.m. - 12 p.m.ÌýMST
Listen to the audio recordingÌý.
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February 2021
Title:ÌýManaging time and financesÌýas an international student
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Date:ÌýThursday, Feb. 25
Time:Ìý2 - 3 p.m.ÌýMST
Listen to the audio recordingÌý.
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March 2021
Title:ÌýEmployment Experiences as an International Student in Canada
Guest Speakers:ÌýLiliana Gonzalez, Madelyn Lim, Tarun Arya and Jingfeng Wu
Date:ÌýThursday, March 25
Time:Ìý2 - 3 p.m.ÌýMDT
Listen to the audio recordingÌý.
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October 2020
Title:ÌýNavigating my Transition to UCalgary
Guest Speaker:ÌýZareena Basha Hussain
Date:ÌýThursday, Oct. 29
Time:Ìý12 - 12:30 MDT
Listen to the audio recordingÌý.
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November 2020
Title:ÌýBuilding my connections at UCalgary
Guest Speaker:ÌýGoundo Diarra
Date:ÌýThursday, Nov. 26
Time:Ìý1 - 2 p.m. MST
Listen to the audio recordingÌý.
Getting familiar with campus
Whether starting your UCalgary studies remotely or from Calgary, you’re an essential part of the UCalgary community.