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Student Life at NSAC
- International Students -
Student
Services and Support |
Advisors, Peer Buddies and Host Families
| Health Services | Clubs
and Athletics | WUSC | Career
Services | Other On-Campus Services
Residence and Food Services
International Students'
Association
International
Student Handbook
Student
Services and Support
Advisors,
Peer Buddies and Host Families
Advising services to international students are offered through
the International & Exchange Student Coordinator, Mark Mason.
In addition, our volunteer advisors, all lab instructors, assist
students on a daily basis.
NSAC offers many services and opportunities to international
students, including field trips, academic and personal counselling,
orientation to culture, campus and community, and general advising.
For more information about the services provided by the International
advisors, please visit the International
website, or contact Mark Mason directly at:
Mark Mason
mmason@nsac.ca
(902) 893-6905
(902) 893-4939
All admission, application, and scholarship inquires from prospective
students can be made directly to the office responsible for
student recruitment through msani@nsac.ca
| Peer Buddies - This program
provides all first year students (International and Canadian)
with an individual who will offer assistance with settling
in and dealing with day-to-day problems and concerns. |
Host Families - The Host
Family Program is coordinated by Student Services. Interested
International students may be paired with a family in the
area interested in helping students adjust to being in Canada.
The student does not live with the family, but may be invited
to participate in some of the family's activities at home
or in the community. |
Health Services
Health Services provides on-campus nursing assessment,
health counselling, emergency first aid, and referrals to other
health care professionals. Other services include health education,
stress relief, equipment loans and support groups. For more
information about the services provided by th e
office, please visit the Health Services
website.
Clubs and Athletics
Having a life outside of the classroom is important,
that's why we have so many clubs and sporting options to let
you keep up with your personal interests. To learn more about
the clubs and societies at NSAC, check out the Student
Union website.
NSAC boasts a full athletic centre, pool and lighted regulation
soccer field, and varsity and intramural opportunities in a
number of areas: soccer, volleyball, basketball, rugby, and
woodsmen. For more details about Athletics at NSAC please visit
the Athletics website.
WUSC
World University Service of Canada (WUSC) is a network of individuals
and post secondary institutions who believe that all peoples
are entitled to the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute
to a more equitable world. Its mission is to foster human development
and global understanding through education and training. NSAC
is proud to support this organization, and sponsors a refugee
student each year to attend NSAC for university studies.
Career Services
NSAC is committed to helping you attain your career goals. The
Career Services staff can help you polish your resume, practice
your interview skills, identify employment opportunities, and
plan your career path. Employers use our Career Services with
confidence, because they know NSAC graduates have the skills,
knowledge, teamwork ability, and adaptability required in today's
workplace.
International students who are registered full-time are permitted
to work on the university campus. Canada is also in the process
of allowing international students to work off-campus during
their studies, and we expect that this will be permitted within
the near future. International students may also accept education
related employment for up to a maximum of two years following
graduation.
Please Note: Immigration regulations change
frequently; please contact Citizenship Immigration Canada for
the most recent information regarding immigration policies,
including employment as an international student. Their contact
information is as follows: 1.888.242.2100 or www.cic.gc.ca
For more information about how the career services can assist
you during your time at NSAC, please visit the Career
Services website.
| Other
On-Campus Services |
- Postal Facilities
- Full-time campus security and walk-home service
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- Full service day-care centre
- Campus bookstore and gift shop
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Residence
and Food Services
Living on campus is one of the best ways to
get connected to the university experience. You're close to
classes, labs and recreation and it's easy to meet lots of new
people. As an international student, this is an important way
of becoming more familiar with the culture of Canadian students,
and a great way to become connected with social and academic
events.
You get healthy and well-balanced meals at Jenkins Hall, our
cafeteria. If you have special dietary needs you will be well
taken care of. The cafeteria also offers international dishes,
to make you feel more at home.
For more about Residence and Food Services please click
here.
International
Students' Association
The International Students Association (ISA) is a Student Union
based society comprised of students and staff of NSAC. A variety
of activities take place each year which both educate and entertain
its members and the larger community. The ISA is a strong social
network for international students, a family while away from
home. For more about this association please visit the ISA
site.
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