Volunteer International Students Assistance
International Student Centre, 2nd floor Laurier Hall, University of Windsor, 401 Sunset Avenue N9B 3P4 Windsor, ON, Canada

Hello Lancers, If you are willing to volunteer couple of hours for guiding incoming international students, please follow the link to sign up. Students in upper years or alumni, all are welcome. "Link is not for incoming students"... https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSc21mMyjCZp_XiBc/viewform

Hello Lancers, Since everything has gone virtual now, ISC has organized ‘First Hangout’ event for all incoming international students. It is an amazing virtual get together where you get to meet upper year students and your own classmates. Students will be sharing their experiences with you all and also answering your questions. Some of the topics we’ll be discussing Courses, Professors, Exam Pattern, Study tips, extracurricular, jobs, fun places around campus and so much m...ore. We’ll be playing some icebreaker activities as well. Follow the link to register and save your spot as soon as possible. Spots are limited. More specific information about how the event will flow and the joining link will be emailed to you in two to three days after registering. Only for incoming students Any issues should be emailed to [email protected] only. Link for Sign up: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSfwn9XdbL2sBKyfV/viewform

Read before applying!!! Stay safe

TOP TEN TIPS FOR COPING WITH SELF-ISOLATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Dear Students: We know that the uncertainty surrounding the current COVID-19 situation is... causing many of our international students to feel stress. Until we have more information from the President of the University of Windsor, please consider the following tips for coping. 10: Routine: Make a daily schedule/routine and stick to it every day. Routines are critical when you feel that you have limited control over other situations 9. Fresh Air: Commit to going outside for a walk every day. Only walk with small groups and at a two meter distance from one another 8. Exercise: Take care of your physical well- being. Find a simple online at-home workout routine to stay active; drink plenty of water throughout the day and get rest when you can (but not too much) 7. Study: Keep yourself accountable and on top of your studies every day. Avoid studying in your bed 6. Monitor Your Mood: Be aware of your feelings and how to manage them. Take advantage of the following FREE UWindsor resources Confidential 24/7 support by downloading the ‘My SSP’ app. Therapy Assistance Online. Student Counselling Centre -telephone or video conferencing support Additional wellness resources are listed on the www.uwindsor.ca/wellness webpages 5. Limit Your Exposure to the News: Limit your consumption of social media and news. Ask yourself if it will really do you any good to constantly check for updates about the world situation 4. Practice Positivity: Breathe in. Breathe out. Smile. Laugh. You’ll trick your mind into feeling more positive and in control 3. Connect with Family and Friends (AT A DISTANCE): Connect with friends and family as much as possible (at a distance). Talk about happy events, cherished memories and creative ideas that don’t involve the current world circumstances. Play online games together 2. Be Aware of Scammers. Many are taking advantage of our current level of vulnerability and fear. Take some time to think about calls or emails you receive. If you are asked to respond with urgency, remember, nothing is urgent. If it sounds too good to be true, consider that it could be a scam. Check facts through Snopes.com, Google or call a friend for a second opinion. Keep safe from job scams and never accept payment for a job proposition. Do not give out your personal information including: SIN, passport, credit card, passwords or banking information. Your banks will never ask you for your password via email. Do not do online surveys unless you are 100% sure of where they are coming from 1. Flatten the Curve: If you MUST go out of your home, do so ONLY when absolutely necessary and stay away from others. Do not go to friends’ homes and do not invite friends to your home. We all must work to flatten (and in fact Plank the Curve!. Wash your hands thoroughly and frequently and don’t touch your face BE SURE TO CHECK FOR THE LATEST UWINDSOR COVID-19 UPDATES HERE: http://www.uwindsor.ca/coronavirus/ Stay safe. Be well. Be kind to each other. Beth Oakley and the International Student Centre Team (Julie, Deena, Marisa and Michelle).

Hope you all are staying safe to fight against COVID-19. Sharing some of the pictures from last weeks PNP & Express Entry workshop with Deena Wang. Let’s all fight together against this pandemic to restore our normal lives