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First Nations PeoplesVancouver is located on the traditional, ancestral, and
unceded territories of the Coast Salish People:
Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-waututhFirst Nations
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.
TippingWHO?
• Bars and restaurants
• Taxi drivers
• Hairdressers
• FOOD DELIVERY DRIVERS!
HOW MUCH?
• 15-20%
TAXES – 12%
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:
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
• 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?
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
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Think About:
Have you done this?
How could this be perceived by an instructor or a (potential)
employer?
Text language:UR
CUZB42
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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?
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
The Hub -
Office for Student Engagement
Back to School [email protected] [email protected]@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?
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
We look forward to meeting you online!
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
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!
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
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
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 [email protected]
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!
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