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Welcome to Langara!

First Nations PeoplesVancouver is located on the traditional, ancestral, and

unceded territories of the Coast Salish People:

Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-waututhFirst Nations

Langara.House of Teaching

snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓.(sno-WAY-ith LAY-lum)

Why is this important to know?

You might be an Indigenous student!

It is respectful of the First Nations of Canada and their ancestors

It helps develop positive relationships between newcomers and Indigenous

Peoples

It is our responsibility as residents/citizens to educate ourselves on the history of Canada as

well as on current issues that continue to affect First Nations communities.

Cultural Adjustments

WHAT DOES A CANADIAN LOOK LIKE?

Think About:Will you follow the

platinum rule?

Think About:How will you work on

being inclusive?

NO JUNE LONG WEEKEND

LONG WEEKENDS

AND HOLIDAYS

IN BC

SUMMER SEMESTER

TippingWHO?

• Bars and restaurants

• Taxi drivers

• Hairdressers

• FOOD DELIVERY DRIVERS!

HOW MUCH?

• 15-20%

TAXES – 12%

COVID-19

LINING UP: During normalcircumstances

LINING UP: during COVID-19

Beware of Fraud/ Scams

BankingGovernment Services and Agencies

Phone ServicesDelivery ServicesPhishing emails

Never give out personal information over the phone, including date of birth

If you’re unsure, email the IE Office or call the company directly

Be mindful when you receive calls/emails about these:

CANADIAN COMMUNICATION

STYLES

In the classroom and beyond

TABOO TOPICS CANADIANS VALUE PERSONAL SPACE

AND PRIVACY• money • religion• body image• sex• politics

Public displays of affection or strong emotion are not too

common

COVID APPROVED

TIME CULTURE

Think About:

Were you on time to this webinar?

Were you early?

Were you late?

BARGAINING

houses/cars/private sales

• THERE IS NO NEGOTIATIONOF GRADES AT LANGARA

• GRADES ARE EARNED, NOT GIVEN

• PLEASE DO NOT ASK YOUR PROFESSORS TO CHANGE

YOUR GRADES

HOW DOES LANGARA VIEW A GRADE NEGOTIATION?

• Unacceptable

• Disrespectful of instructor’s time and expertise

• Seen as belittling yourself

HOW MIGHT STUDENTS VIEW A GRADE NEGOTIATION?

• “Everything back home is a negotiation”

• “What have a I got to lose?”• “What’s the worst that could

happen?”

Think About:How are you being

perceived?

Which of the scenarios is considered plagiarism?

Academic Integrity

It is your responsibility to

inform yourself of the academic

integrity polices at Langara.

Saying you didn’t know will not be an acceptable excuse.

BOUNDARIES

• Work/Life balance

• After hours communication

• Giving out of cell phone numbers

• Allow 2-3 business days for a response

• Please do not use all capital letters in your emails

Professional Communication

XX

Think About:

Have you done this?

How could this be perceived by an instructor or a (potential)

employer?

Text language:UR

CUZB42

X

Formal structure

Always provide your full name and Student ID

Think About:

What’s the difference between sending a text on your phone

andsending an email on your

phone?

Source: InterEdge Sharpening Global Talent

Think About:

Do any of these feel true for you?

STUDENT: Sir, tomorrow is my grandmother’s birthday.

INSTRUCTOR: Oh, wonderful, how old will she be?

STUDENT: Very old, sir. She is the top of our family.

INSTRUCTOR: Wow. Are you getting her anything special for a gift?

STUDENT: No. But we will have a big celebration with our whole family on skype

tomorrow.

INSTRUCTOR: How fun! Well, say happy birthday to your grandmother for me.

Oh, and don’t forget you’ve got your assignment is due tomorrow.

STUDENT: ........

Example of high context communication:

The listener is expected to understand from context what’s being said

STUDENT: Sir, tomorrow is my grandmother’s birthday and we are having a

big party in the afternoon that I have to skype into.

INSTRUCTOR: Oh. But our class is tomorrow afternoon and you need to

submit your assignment.

STUDENT: Yes, I realize that, but I won’t be able to attend class tomorrow.

I’m hoping that I can get an extension on my assignment.

Think About:

Will you need to alter your communication style?

Example of a Canadian low context communication conversation:

What is needed is being directly said with little context

Making Friends

Do you start with trust in a relationship?

Or do you have to build up trust over time?

Think About:Your relationships with

people back home

Your relationships with people here

LANGARA STUDENT SERVICES

The Hub -

Office for Student Engagement

Back to School eventsnso@langara.caStudent Clubsclubs@langara.caVOLTvolt@langara.calangara.ca/hub

@LangaraccdcLangara co-op & career development centre

Langara co-op & career development centre

Think About:

Have you considered how a Canadian resume/interview may

be different?

Indigenous Gathering Space

indigenous@langara.ca

Where should you get your textbooks?

Langara Student Success Course (LSSC)

Think About:

Have you finished this course yet?

Very cool lady

Academic and Online

Learning Support

Your academic success is important to us! We now have regular virtual drop-in office

hours where you can connect with our Learning Support Team to:

Meet one-on-one with a learning support team member to get help with academic and online learning questions.

Drop-in on our community café to ask questions and discuss strategies and resources for being a successful online student.

Visit us at Virtual Learning Support for more information or email us your questions at

learningsupport@langara.ca.

We look forward to meeting you online!

International Education Services

International Education Office Overview

Marketing Team

Admissions Team

International Student Services Team

Counsellors Homestay Team

Prospective Students Applicants

Accepted Students And

Current Students

Students in homestay or

wanting homestay or host family

International Education Team

Who can help me?

We can help you!

Langara Counselling Services

Anywhere in BC, you can call, 1-800-SUICIDE:1-800-784-2433

The provincial 1-800-SUICIDE lines and Mental Health Support Lines are available 24/7 in over 140 languages.

Friendly people to talk to!

Monday to Friday

Kerri Janota and Merike Bruen

Just a phone call away

www.here2talk.ca

Why meet with a counsellor?

• University program or future career planning advice

• Academic advising

• Personal counselling

It’s totally normal to be feeling like your emotions are a

rollercoaster!

Have you ever volunteered before?

CHECK THIS MONTHLY FOR

IMPORTANT UPDATES!

COMES FIRST WEEK OF EVERY

MONTH!

Do you already have BC government health insurance

(MSP)?

Think About:

Do you have insurance

from your home

country?

Think About:

Do you have insurance

from another province in

Canada?

Think About:

Do you have a minimum

coverage (emergency) of

$2 million CAD?

Health Care in Canada is expensive!

Doctor visit $100+

Ambulance $500+ (ground service);

$2700+/hr (helicopter)

Emergency room $800+

Hospital stay $3000+ per day

Intensive care $10,000+ per day

Surgery $30,000+

MRI/CT Scan $2000+

GOVERNMENT HEALTH INSURANCE (MSP)vs

PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE

*LSU Extended Health and Dental Plan(studentcare.ca)

Health Insurance Options

Validation Code:

4727

Health and Safety

Langara Health Services • Medical appointments by telephone or Zoom

• Available Monday -Friday between 8:30 am-12:00

pm and1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.

• No walk-in patients at this time.

• Call 604-323-5256 to book an appointment.Call HealthLink at 8-1-1

24/7 service

Talk to a nurse

They can speak different languages!

https://bc.skipthewaitingroom.com/city/vancouver

https://medimap.ca/Location/Vancouver

2 options for finding

walk-in clinics

Feeling Sick? Clinic or Doctor’s Office

Hospital or 911 for emergencies only

The province has created a phone service to provide

non-medical information about COVID-19, including the

latest information on travel restrictions.

Information is available in more than 110 languages,

7:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Pacific Standard Time

1-888-COVID19 (1-888-268-4319)

or via text message at 604-630-0300.

COVID Concerns

Have you ever used an online learning platform before?

Educational Technology

Why is it important to know Brightspace?

Exams, quizzes, assignmentsCommunications with instructors

Participation & getting help Stay connected

Think About:

Get familiar with Brightspace BEFORE your

first assignment is due.

Final Reminders

Study permit submissionEmail to international@langara.ca

SUBJECT LINE: Study permit submission

‘Meet Your ISC’ sessionsCheck your email for information

Immigration, course registration

Upcoming workshops & events

Have you submitted your

study permit yet?

What the name of your ISC?

How are you going to take responsibility for

your own success?

IE Workshop Series (Summer 2020)

Immigration • Working On/Off Campus

• Study Permit Extension & Co-op

Work Permit

• Graduation and Post-Graduation

Work Permit(PGWP)

• IRCC Immigration Workshop

Lifestyle• Fraud Awareness

Workshop

• Government Medical

Insurance(MSP)

Student Success

• LET Info Session

• Financial Aid & Career Centre

• UBC Info Session

SCAN ME

More Workshops!

Time Management and Online Learning

Learning-Memory & Academic Success Strategies for Online Learning

Mid-Term Test Preparation Tips for Your Online Courses

Your Brain and Your Mental Wellness

Applying the Science of Happiness during Covid-19

Tips for Preparing for Final Exams for your Online Courses

Only 20 mins each!

GET INVOLVED!Building A - Room 107

Monday to Friday

8:30am – 5:00pm

We support international students

Come visit us when we’re back on campus!

Don’t forget to follow:

• Langara College• Langara Library• Gathering Space• Langara Students’ Union• Teamwecare

• Onevoice canada• svse.langara• Clubs• Programs• Vancouver/Your city updates

Study hard!

Have fun!

GOOD LUCK!