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University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada, R3T 2N2
The International Centre's Intercultural Experience programming provides opportunities for international and domestic students alike to gain skills, learn across cultural boundaries and build relationships with their peers.
Moving to a new country to study can bring many uncertainties. That's why the Welcome Mentors program pairs new international students with experienced UM students, allowing both to develop skills and meaningful relationships.
In the Welcome Mentors program, mentors provide one-on-one intercultural, personal and academic support to their mentees for one academic term. Mentors complete training to support mentees during their transition to university. Mentors benefit from the program as well, by developing leadership skills and gaining recognition on their Co-Curricular record.
All domestic and international students are encouraged to apply. For more information, contact international@umanitoba.ca
Notice Regarding Collection, Use, and Disclosure of Personal Information by the University
Your personal information is being collected under the authority of The University of Manitoba Act. The information you provide will be used by the University for the purpose of contacting you about Welcome Mentors Program orientation sessions, matching you with a mentee, monitoring the program and asking for your feedback. Your personal information will not be used or disclosed for other purposes, unless permitted by The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). If you have any questions about the collection of your personal information, contact the Access and Privacy Office (tel. 204-474-9462),233 Elizabeth Dafoe Library, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg MB, R3T 2N2.
The application period for the Winter 2021 Welcome Mentors Program has ended.
The Summer Buddy Program helps international students adjust to their new environment by matching them with experienced U of M students who can provide friendly, peer support and an orientation to the campus community. Participants also have an opportunity to learn about students with different cultures and make new friends.
For new students, your Summer Buddy will be your first point of contact, and someone that you can reach out to during your first two weeks at the University of Manitoba.
New students starting their remote or in-person studies in May 2021 are encouraged to apply. Students who are arriving in Winnipeg and will be in quarantine in late April/early May will be prioritized.
For more information or questions, contact Roxanne Tackie, Intercultural Programs Coordinator at Roxanne.Tackie@umanitoba.ca.
This free program aims to help students enhance their cultural awareness and develop intercultural skills for a variety of settings, both in and out of the classroom.
Available to all UM students, the Intercultural Leaders program enhances students’ public speaking, leadership, cultural awareness and communication skills during eight interactive group sessions and workshops.
All students are encouraged to apply. Co-Curricular Recognition is provided to participants who complete and meet all of the requirements of the program. For more information, contact international@umanitoba.ca
The application period for the Winter 2021 session of Intercultural Leaders has ended.
Learning a language can be intimidating, but a good conversation partner can make it much less daunting!
The Language Exchange program connects pairs of students who speak different languages but share similar interests. The partners then meet each week to practice each other’s languages and learn about each other’s cultures in a friendly, relaxed environment.
Co-Curricular Recognition (CCR) is provided to participants who complete and meet all of the requirements of the program. For more information, contact international@umanitoba.ca
This personal information is being collected under the authority of The University of Manitoba Act. It will be used to contact you about orientation sessions, to match you with a volunteer Conversation Partner, and to ask for your feedback through evaluation surveys. It will not be used or disclosed for other purposes, unless permitted by The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). If you have any questions about the collection of your personal information, contact the Access and Privacy Office (tel. 204-474-9462), 233 Elizabeth Dafoe Library, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg MB, R3T 2N2.
The application period for the Winter 2021 session of the Language Exchange Program has ended.
