Welcome Booklet 2022-2023 by UAISA

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International Student Welcome Guide 2022 2023 EDITION By the University of Alberta International Students Association

Table Cof ontents Clothing Groceries Campus Food Bank Essential Items 21 23 24 Alberta Health Care Social Insurance Number OneCard I Card Program Info Bank Accounts Phone & Internet Documentation after Arrival 7 8 9 10 11 13 BearsDen Campus and Community Recreation ISAF Things to do in Edmonton Student Recreation 41 42 43 44 On Campus Housing Off Campus Housing Furniture Residence & Housing 14 17 18 University of Alberta International Students’ Association (UAISA) Meet your Executives University of Alberta Campuses Introduction 3 4 6 Arc Card Public Transportation Driving Licence Transportation 19 20 20 How to find Jobs On Campus Jobs Volunteer with your ISA Working in Edmonton 25 26 29 Resources Mental Health Resources How Health Plans Work International Student Centre (ISC) Academic Resources Libraries on Campus Financial Resources 30 31 32 33 34 38

The University of Alberta International Students’ Association (UAISA, referred as ISA) is the largest student association at the University of Alberta. The ISA is the official representative of all undergraduate international students on Campus. ISA advocate for both graduate and undergraduate international students on all five UAlberta Campuses. This is your ISA! UniversityofAlberta InternationalStudents’ Association(UAISA) You can check out ISA’s goals this year and feel free to reach out to us at anytime.

President DhirBid VicePresident Communication KevinWilianto VicePresident Communication AdvikMehta VicePresident Internal MobasshirKhan VicePresident Internal AimanSaif VicePresident StudentLife NikitaAdekar VicePresident StudentLife Madina Usserbayeva

VicePresident GraduateAffairs AbigailAmeley VicePresident Academic ChristinaSaed VicePresident Academic SaadArslanIqbal VicePresiden Finance& Marketing LionelLiu VicePresident Finance& Marketing Yu(Richard)Zhao VicePresident External JashanMahal VicePresident External CharviDhamija

University of Alberta Campuses The University of Alberta has 5 major campuses. Four of them North Campus, South Campus, Campus Saint Jean, and Enterprise Square are located in Edmonton. Augustana Campus is Located in Camrose. Check out maps of all campuses. Camrose

Your social insurance number (SIN) is a 9 digit number that is necessary for you to work in Canada and it will give you access to government programs and benefits. Your SIN will also be used for tax purposes. You can apply for your SIN at any Service Canada office and you will need to bring the following documents: - Study Permit (it must have the condition allowing you to work in Canada) - Valid Passport You can also apply online or through mail. For direct steps on how to apply, visit this website. Look at the International Student Services (ISS) website for more depth information. “If you want to work then make sure to get a Social Insurance Number but do not give it to anyone other than your employer once your employment is finalised.”Raiya

ONE OCARD NE CARD YourONEcardisyourofficial studentidentificationdocument anditwillserveseveralpurposes suchasbeingalibrarycardand anaccesscardtootherbuildings aroundcampus.TheONEcardalso givesyouaccesstoservicesand goodssuchasprinting,laundry, restaurantpaymentsandmeal plans.Learnmoreaboutthe ONEcardontheOneCardwebsite.

I-CardProgramInfo 1) Receive an email from University of Alberta International (UAI) to pick up your I-Card from any infolink desk. 2) Fill in a google form at any infolink I-CARD is an international student benefit card, providing discounts at various stores around Edmonton

There are many different options available in Alberta. Moreover, a Canadian bank account is essential and it will make your life easier when it comes to paying your tuition, residence fees, bills, receiving payment from your employer, etc. The following are major banks in Canada and Alberta: Alberta Trust Bank (ATB) ScotiaBank Toronton-Dominion (TD) Bank Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce ( ) Bank Accounts Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Bank of Montreal (BMO) HSBC

HOW MUCH MONEY SHOULD I BRING WITH ME? IDEALLY 2,000 CAD CASH Students having GIC please note that it take few days to get first 2,000 CAD payment. Many times foreign cards do not work in Canada so having cash is important. On-Campus students can bring lower amount as your rent and deposit is already paid.

The University WIFI known as UWS will provide you with free internet access all over campus including residences. To access, just sign in with your CCID and password. You can also opt to purchase your own personal WIFI access with different internet providers in Alberta. You may want to acquire your own mobile telephone service for your communication and mobile data needs. Canadian Radio television and Telecommunications Commission has a comprehensive list of major telephone and internet service providers: ROGERS BELL TELUS KOODO FIDO SHAW 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. PHONE AND INTERNET Doing research will also help you compare prices so you can make the most informed decision about your phone plan. - Anjiya Ali

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Lister Centre Lister residence is the traditional first year dormitory with 5 residence buildings which are Kelsey Hall, Henday Hall (close 2020-2021), Mackenzie Hall (close 2019-2020), Schaffer, and Chalifoux. Students have the option of having shared rooms or single rooms. HUB Mall HUB is a residence located inside the campus shopping mall. Students ranging from first-years to grad students live in this mall Residents can walk indoors in 5 minutes or less and have access to classes, coffee shops, restaurants, and transit. There are trained Resident Assistant staff (RAs) for after hours on call duties and individual resident support. Options for furnished or unfurnished rooms are available.

International House I-House is composed of residents from around the world and from right here in Canada who are excited to live in this purpose built community. They enjoy working together - whether just to make dinner or executing large-scale events for the entire international campus community.

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Upper-year undergraduate students live here. The rooms come fully furnished and students have the option of a voluntary meal plan. Newton Place It is a high-rise apartment with easy access to classes, grocery stores, and coffee shops. It is available for third year undergraduate students and above as well as student couples or students who parent. The rooms come unfurnished. Graduate Residence

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Four buildings namely Rockcress, Stonecrop, Juniper, and Speedwell, makeup Graduate Residence. All buildings come fully furnished. There is also an onsite faculty member for academic support and thesis defense preparation sessions. Resid t Assistant staff (RAs) trained for after-hours on-call du individual resident support. “My first year in residence was amazing and it was my home away from home.” Gurbani

Aspen and Maple House

The Ravine Complex consists of six residential buildings and is located on the East side of the campus. Each building has a social lounge, study lounge, and kitchen. Double rooms and single rooms are available.

ON OCAMPUS N CAMPUS HOUSING HOUSINGAugustana Augustana Augustana Campus Campus Campus

First-Year Complex First-year students are guaranteed a place in the First Year Dorms. There are upper-year student staff members as well as professional staff members to support you during your year there. Theme Community House This residence is open to any group of 5 - 7 students entering their second year of studies or higher, with a proposed learning objective. You get to choose whom you want to live with, as well as the option for a full meal plan or punch card for individual meals. The Ravine Complex

If possible, arrive 2 weeks to a month before classes start to arrange off-campus housing. Visit the accommodation in person or ask for detailed photos of the accommodation or have a video call tour. Meet or ask about roommates. Read rental agreement details carefully. Does the rent include utilities? Laundry facilities? How close is the location to public transportation? Is their any non refundable charges such as carpet steam clean? Deposit? al Insurance ates. Tips when looking for off-campus housing: There are online resources for off-campus housing: 1) Rentals.ca 2) Capreit.ca 3) Search4studenthousing.com 4) Kijiji.ca Off OCampus ff OCampus ff Campus Housing Housing Housing A brief 3min walk to the Telus International Centre and South Campus. This property offers a diverse suite of amenities including a fully equipped gym, social patio with BBQs, and business centre. It is also pet-friendly with a resident-only dog park on-site so students can bring their furry friend with them! Suite Types: Bachelor, One Bedroom, Two Bedroom (780) 432 1894 garneautowers@capreit.net For more information:

Getting furniture for your apartment to have a conducive studying environment is important! Make sure that you have at-least, a mattress, table, and chair. Places to buy: Second Hand : Kijiji or Facebook Marketplace New: IKEA, Walmart, iFurniture Furniture

TRANSIT PASS (ARC CARD)

Arc Cards will be available at Student Life Central (lower level SUB), the ONEcard Office (HUB Mall), and the InfoLink CAB desk during normal business hours. For more details on Arc Card you can visit Arc card website here

The ARC card is proof of payment for ETS train services and the bus. A student pays for the ARC card as part of their fee (at the beginning of Fall or Winter etc). It's already included. Arc cards, after being collected at specified locations are to be activated and may take up to 24 hours to be activated. The transit pass is only available for the duration of the course and can't be used during summer break unless you are a summer student or have paid for it externally and not as a part of your fee.

“Trying to figure out the transit system will be confusing but after a few bus rides, it will be easy. Make sure to go with a friend the first time.” - Nemwi

TRANSPORT

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

"Do your knowledge test as soon as possible, and bring your home country driver's licence to exchange, if possible, for an Alberta DL. This way, you will not have to wait for one year before doing the road test. This can be very helpful for co op students."

-Dhir

DRIVING LICENCE

If you want to obtain an Alberta Driver’s Licence, you will need to pass a knowledge test and a road test. However, as long as you are a full time international student or in co op term, you can continue to drive here with your home country license. If you have your home country licence you have to submit that to the registry in order to skip the waiting time in obtaining the license and you won't get your original license back.If you don't want to submit that then you have to obtain a new license as if you have never had one Please visit the ISS website for more details

Most destinations in Edmonton are accessible by bus and the Light Rail Transit (LRT) operated by the Edmonton Transit System (ETS). The ETS Trip Planner can help you find a route to your destination. LRT Trains arrive once every 5 15 minutes depending on the time of the day. Most bus routes run every 15 30 minutes, depending on the time and season. Check the ETS website for route changes. You can also text your bus stop number to 31100 to see when the next bus is arriving. Google Map should be able to tell you about the buses you need to take and the whole route. On each route, buses normally operate in two directions, so select the right direction bus based on the last bus stop of that route, which will be written on the bus screen.

The most famous and long lasting season is winter. It can last anywhere from early November until late March, with a potential of getting as low as 40°C.

Wearing layers of clothing is a crucial part to make it through avoiding frostbite and hypothermia. Thermal wear is very useful to keep your body dry and warm, a couple of woollen sweaters, pants and socks, proper winter shoes, mittens/gloves, hats/toques and a scarf.

CLOTHING

Fall takes place from early September with more rainy and windy weather, up until mid November, where some hoodies and light jackets come in handy. For seasonal clothing, it is worth checking out Southgate Mall, which is the closest to the campus and requires taking a train from University Station to Southgate(towards Century Park). Also, Edmonton is a home for one of North America’s largest indoor malls West Edmonton Mall, with over 800 stores, largest indoor waterpark and other attractions.

Shopping for winter gear can start as early as mid fall, but you can catch Black Friday deals on Friday, November 27th.

F A L L A N D W I N T E R

As for stores, more budget friendly would be Ardene, Urban Planet, and Walmart. There are basic stores with good deals and affordable prices, such as H&M, Zara, and Hollister. As for more on a higher pricing range, there is Aritzia, Abercrombie & Fitch, Columbia, North Face and Levi’s. For winter parkas, it is important to choose better quality ones from Canada Goose, The North Face, Moose Knuckles, and Columbia. For snow shoes, consider timberland.

CLOTHING STORES

“Investing in winter coats and boots is always worth it, so get them ASAP. The cold comes sooner than you think.” - Akanksha

Southgate Mall closest to campus, 17 min train ride away, 165 stores Winners cheaper retail for a variety of brands, located in WEM, Edmonton City Centre. South Common outlet stores in the south of Edmonton.

Coming from a different culture, it is hard to adjust for small details in your new environment. Grocery shopping can be both relaxing and stressful, especially at the cashier counter. As a more affordable option, there is NoFrills, it is located on Whyte Ave and easily accessible, you can either walk there from campus or take bus no.4 to Capilano. There is also Safeway and Shoppers which are more common and have a bit more expensive choices.

3) European market & produce has a selection of eastern European products

1) T&T Supermarket and H-Mart offers a big variety of eastern Asians snacks and products

4) India Bazaar offers a variety of Indian spices and grocery items. O C E R I E

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Some students would prefer ordering groceries through InstaCart. It has a variety of stores present on its website, such as Walmart, Superstore, Costco, etc. Save on Foods has its delivery option as well As a wholesale place: Walmart, Superstore and Costco are more convenient, but it is hard to get there without a car. There is also Circle K around the campus area and anywhere in the city, it is pricey but always located conveniently, it has everything in case of emergencies or when you are feeling lazy to go grocery shopping. If you are missing the comforts of home then here are a few places to check out.

2) Mama Afro has essential hair products and braids.

Tip: Bring spices and non-perishables from home (if they're allowed)

“It is difficult to be an international student, we feel homesick and anything that reminds us home is very precious.” Madina Campus Food Bank Campus Food Bank is located in the SUB building and offers food hampers free of cost to individuals affiliated with the UofA (students, staff, or alumni within 5 year of graduation). Proof of identification and ONEcard is required upon registration. You can request food hampers up to a maximum of once every two weeks.

HOW TO FIND JOBS As an International student you might be researching job opportunities for personal savings, paying tuition or just to gain knowledge in your field of study. Here are some ways you can find a relevant job openings and volunteering opportunities: Check out the ISA Website/Social media for Volunteering Opportunities ! ON CAMPUS OFF CAMPUS There are 4 main ways you can work on campus: 1) Paid positions 2) Internships 3) Co op placement 4) Volunteering opportunities. Indeed Campus Bridge If you are planning to accept a job offer off campus, you should always refer to the Canadian Government website to find out your eligibility or work requirements. Good places to find work Off Campus includes job boards like: 1. 2.

Paid positions: 1) Working at the Student Union: Use this link to see all current job offerings: UASU Jobs 2) You will find posting for internships, part-time, summer positions at Career Centre. 3) A prime way to find the information directly from various company representatives is at the Career Fair. ONCAMPUS “My first job was on campus as a teaching assistant. It really taught me a lot about Canadian work culture.” - Jasmine PAID POSITIONS

A co-op is a hands-on experience in addition to traditional classroom education. 1) If you are an engineering student, click here to explore your co-op opportunities. 2) If you are a science or ALES student, click here to explore your co-op opportunities 3) If you are an arts student, you can explore the Arts Work Experience Program. 4) Business Students can also apply for co-op opportunities. ONCAMPUS CO-OP PLACEMENT “Sometimes you will have to apply to 20 places before you get an answer. Don’t be discouraged.” - Ricardo

INTERNSHIPS An internship is a temporary job experience that is given to students to gain experience. There are many opportunities to do internships while studying at the University of Alberta. You can find out more about these services on the University of Alberta website. ONCAMPUS “My advice is to reach out to companies and ask for internships, even if they aren't posted" - Elena

“There are so many good resources that I have personally used to manage my stress. The University goes an extra mile in caring for your mental wellbeing.” - Anurika. Here are some resources available to support your mental well-being: Wellness Supports Counselling and Clinical Services First Peoples' House International Student Services The Landing Peer Support Centre Sexual Assault Centre University Health Centre #UAlbertaCares Mental Health is such an integral part of your University experience. It is important to know where to find resources when you find yourself struggling. Have a look at the quick resource guide for off campus and telephone community supports available 24/7.

GetyourAlbertaHealthCardfor freetoacessfreeAlberta'sHeath CareStudentUnionandGSA healthplansaresuplementaryand optionalforstudents HowHealthPlans Work? Call 911 for life threatening emergency. Call 811 to speak with a registered nurse for free and learn more about things covered in Alberta Health Care. 1 2 3 Wheneveryougetill,eithergoto UniversityHealthCenter(SUB2nd Floor)oranymedicalclinic.You couldalsogotoanyhospitalbased onemergency.Alltestsanddoctor visitsarecoveredunderAlberta HealthCaresoitsfreeforyouYou paynothingtoseeadoctor! Doctorwillgiveyouprescription. GotoUniversityPharmacy(SUB groundfloor)andyouwillget discountifyouhaveSU/GSAHealth plansIfyouhaveoptedoutof them,thenjustgoanywhereand payforthemedicines.

The International Services Centre (ISC) is home to International Student Services, Education Abroad, Global Education and the Visiting Student programs. International Student Services provides international students with the resources to help them adjust to life at UAlberta and in Canada. International Student Services (ISS) plans services, events, and programming to help you accomplish your academic and personal goals. Contact the ISS if you have any queries/questions on a variety of issues: -Immigration -Travel to Canada Prepare for U of A Life in Canada Career and Work Bursaries and Loans and more They also offer support and strategies for coping with homesickness, adjusting to a new culture, building a community of friends, and relating with others. To book an appointment with ISS for free, check out https://www.ualberta.ca/international/advising.html International Services Centre (ISC) “ThestaffatISChelpedmewithallthequestionsIhadincludingthingsaboutmy workpermitandstudypermit.Theyareverypatientandwelcomingtoallstudents.” Shenin

The University of Alberta is equipped with the tools to support your academic journey. This includes but is not limited to: Academic Success Centre Centre For Writers Decima Robinson Support Centre U of A Libraries Faculty Advisors Office of the Student Ombuds InfoLink Library Research Support Undergraduate Research Initiative A C A D E M I C R E S O U R C E S F i n d m o r e I n f o r m a t i o n o n t h e U n i v e r s i t y o f A l b e r t a A c a d e m i c R e s o u r c e s s i t e .

The online library website will show you all the libraries that are open this semester including the hours of availability. Libraries on campus There are many libraries on campus that will provide you with the books you need for the majority of your classes. Some of the biggest libraries include: - Cameron Library Rutherford Library Tip If studying in a group is more of your preferred style then you can book a study space at one of the libraries. UofA LIBRARIES U of A Online Library The U of A has a comprehensive online library resource where you can find articles, ejournals, and course materials that you can use as sources for your classwork. The website assists you with citations for the documents you require. If you are looking for a book in a particular library and want to know if it is available to borrow then you can do so here. "The top floor of DICE has the most amazing views for studying on campus" Chanpreet

The Academic Success Centre (ASC) aims to help you be successful in your academic endeavors. ASC has a diverse staff with the necessary skills to help students in any academic field. The Academics Success Centre hosts workshops to help students improve writing, study, and exam skills. If there is something you are struggling with or, even if you are doing fine in your academic program, ASC staff can help you. Visit their website for more info. “They really helped me work on my English writing.” Jewel ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTRE

DECIMA ROBINSON SUPPORT CENTRE The Decima Robinson Support Centre offers students one on one drop in help for Math and Statistics students. These drop in sessions are run by graduate students who interact with you and help you understand the content of your classes. During exam periods they also provide exam study sessions with questions from previous exams. They provide weekly review seminars to keep you on track with studying. Check out symbolab to help with your math problems!

UOFA BOOKSTORE This is where you can find your textbooks or eBooks for the semester. There is one Bookstore located on North Campus and another on Augustana Campus. The store has a variety of U of A merchandise that you can purchase for yourself or for family members. Visit the website for more. CENTRE FOR WRITERS The centre for writers offers free one-onone writing support to all students at the U of A. This support applies to any subject, discipline or type of assignment. You can find out more here about how to book an appointment or get feedback by visiting this link.

Student internships with an organization here in Canada

Mitacs Globalink has several different funding programs to bring international students to Canada One is called GRA: Globalink Research Award | Mitacs which can fund international student travel to and from Canadian Universities, it is open all year round. The other is GRI: Globalink Research Internship | Mitacs can is for student wishing to come to a Canadian University for a summer research project. For more details https://www.mitacs.ca/en

Student Travel Awards

FUNDS AND GRANTS AVAILABLE TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Financial Support

In these cases, students work on a project with a professor and a community organization, this can be as part of their program or a separate summer internship. Students are paid a student stipend, as a grant, administered through the professor. Students can be undergrads, master, doctorate, and post doc students. These projects are either based on an academic research project (Accelerate Program: Accelerate | Mitacs) or on an innovative/problem solving project (BSI Program: Business Strategy Internship | Mitacs) but the funding is very similar and is for all disciplines The name BSI is confusing, this is not just for business students The partner organization will pay half the cost, Mitacs will pay the other half and the money is sent to the university as a grant for the project work.

Entrance Scholarships

General undergraduate scholarships, Athletic Scholarships, Country specific scholarships, Sponsored student scholarships Transfer Scholarships

Graduate Student Awards Visist the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research page Scholarships and Awards, Graduate Students’ Association Awards.

The Students’ Union Access Fund provides assistance to undergraduate students who are either ineligible for student loans, have reached the maximum in their student loan amounts, or simply do not have access to sufficient funding Some other resources for financial aid: Scholarships Canada, Universities Canada, Government of Alberta Scholarships, and Bursaries. Always keep a check on deadlines! The sooner you apply, the better it is All student financial support services can be found at Student Connect, the Office of the Registrar’s Student Service Centre. The office is currently working remotely and is responding to all emails within 6 to 8 business days

Scholarships and awards are available for current UAlberta students continuing in their degree program, as well as for students entering the first year of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Law, or any after degree program.

To find out how to contact Student Connect and speak with an advisor, check out Contact Student Connect.

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR

ACCESS FUND

Undergraduate Scholarships

There are a number of scholarships specifically for students transferring from another post secondary institution.

LISTS OF BURSARIES GSA Emergency Bursary

The Supplementary Bursary program provides funds for students who demonstrate a financial shortfall for the current school year's academic and basic living costs Bursaries, unlike loans, do not have to be repaid To be eligible for bursary funding, you must be able to demonstrate financial need for the current academic year after exhausting all available funding resources and meeting the academic and enrollment requirements Funding for the Supplementary Bursary program is provided by donors, the Students' Union Access Fund, and the University of Alberta. https://www.ualberta.ca/registrar/scholarships awards financial support/bursaries emergency funding/supplementary bursary html Supplementary Bursary

The Graduate Students' Association (GSA) Emergency Bursary program is a non repayable bursary program for graduate students at the University of Alberta who need assistance due to an unanticipated emergency. Note that this bursary is not normally used for a financial shortfall for the current school year's academic and basic living costs. The Supplementary Bursary application assesses students for these types of financial shortfalls. For more information about this program, visit the GSA Emergency Bursaries webpage Check out ISA Website, isa.ualberta.ca/financial resources. We have some tips and tricks for you when you apply for Bursary!

BEARS DEN Bears Den is a platform for students to get involved in extracurricular activities. It is used by many student groups to organize several diverse events. Bears Den enables you to find and join new organizations, discover events happening on campus or in your area and record and showcase your involvement in activities and memberships on campus. The access to Bears Den is available for every UAlberta student using your CCID. UofA have over 13+ regional groups such as INDSA, CSSA, PHILSA, etc Check out ISA Website to join the regional groups, isa.ualberta.ca/regional groups

• Drop-in use will require advance booking.

Every UAlberta student is charged an Athletics and Recreation fee as part of their tuition. This gives students access to campus gyms and recreation facilities in the Van Vliet Complex. Though most recreation facilities were closed over the summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic, several of them are currently re-opening (or already have) in reduced capacity. The Wilson Climbing Centre, Hanson Fitness and Lifestyle Centre, and the West Pool are now open for drop in activities by scheduled appointment only. Other facilities and gyms spaces are scheduled to be open in the fall. Usual drop in operations have been adjusted to comply with COVID 19 safety measures:

For more information on ALL recreation facility re-opening plans and a complete list of the Campus Recreation Facilities available for BOOKED drop ins visit here. Over the summer Campus & Community Recreation introduced live, online fitness, dance, and martial arts classes, and outdoor intramural sports leagues. These activities are expected to continue to be offered in the fall semester Find Campus and Community recreation latest announcement and registration dates here.

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• ONEcards (or proof of facility fee payment) will be required. AND COMMUNITY RECREATION

InternationalStudents'Association Fee ISAF PERSEMESTER YOUCANOPTOUT ATSTARTINGOF EVERYSEMESTER!$3.5 Community Support Fund This fund will provide regional/BIPOC groups to host internationally focussed events/programs for you all! These events shall be free for you all after paying ISAF! Awards ISAF will fund Awards for international students to appreciate the contribution of international students on campus Mental Health/Wellness and Professional Development ISAF will fund regular mental health and professional development workshops catered to the unique needs of international students and make sure all international students have access to these resources Events ISAF will enable ISA to organize events and parties around the year, such as International Students' day, fall/winter reading week parties, etc ISAF will promote Student initiated events by providing funding to interested individual students ForUndergraduateInternationalStudents Learn more at isa.ualberta.ca/isaf I Card Get discounts and benefits around Edmonton If you use your I Card 2 3 times every semester, you could recover the fee easily! Your ISA ISAF will also fund your ISA to strongly advocate by funding ISA operations, election expenses, and support creation of an International Students' Hub! Welcome Program ISAF will fund incoming international students' welcome programs, welcome booklet, and giveaways to support their transition to university life

"Explore the river valley and the trails and in Winter, doing all the "Winter activities" even if it's making a Snow Angel or Hot-Water Freezing!"Harikrishna Rao Mohan Rao Go to a park Go skiing Go camping Taste of Edmonton Go Wshopping alk on a trail or go on a hike inEdmonton Things To-Do

Parks in Edmonton Places to go Skiing Snow Valley Ski Rabbit Hill Gwynne Valley Tawatinaw Valley Medicine Lodge Ski Misty Ridge Ski Hill Hawrelak Park Rundle Park Elk Island National Park Victoria Park Whitemud Park Emily Murphy Park

Let's go camping Local foods that you must try Rainbow Valley Campground Urban River Adventures Shakers Acres RV Park & Campground Elk Island Retreat Half Moon Lake Resort Wabamun Lake Provincial Park Poutine Peameal Bacon Hawaiian Pizza Butter Tarts Nanaimo Bars Tourtière

Shopping Malls in Edmonton Trails and Hikes in Edmonton Whitemud Creek trail North Saskatchewan River Loop trail Fort Edmonton Park Loop trail William Hawrelak Park Riverside Walk Rundle Park Bridge Loop trail High Level Bridge to Hawrelak Park West Edmonton Mall Edmonton City Centre Southgate Centre Kingsway Mall Westmount Shopping Centre Old Strathcona Antique Mall

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