News + Events for International & New Canadian Students at NSCCSeptember 2016

Welcome to the first edition of our monthly newsletter for international & New Canadian students at NSCC! We will share news, events and information on NSCC events and activities of interest to you. Around the middle of each month, our newsletter will hit your inbox and be posted on our website and Facebook page. Orientation:International & New Canadian Student Orientations took place on Thursday, September 1 at NSCC campuses across the province. Approxi-mately 70 students from over 20 countries participated in this year’s orientations, which provided a warm welcome and gave students a chance

to meet other students, staff and faculty, explore the campus and ask ques-tions before classes started. Many thanks to the Student Services staff who coordinated each campus orientation and to the student and staff volunteers who made the day a success!

Mayor’s Reception:On September 10, Mayor Mike Savage hosted his annual reception for new international students studying at universities and colleges in Halifax. The welcoming event was held at the Halifax Central Library. Students were treated to refreshments, information on local services and events, a wonder-ful dance performance and instruction by The Woods, lots of great swag and prizes and a chance to meet and connect with each other. We are very proud of NSCC Waterfront student Jennie Cyril

– a 2nd year Radio & Television Arts student from The Bahamas, who was the Master of Ceremonies for the event. She wowed us with her enthusiasm and made everyone feel so welcome and comfortable.

Upcoming Events:

Halifax Mooseheads Ice Hockey Game - Saturday, October 1 @ 7pmLearn about Canada’s favorite game and cheer on our Halifax Mooseheads as they play the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles! We have a limited number of FREE tickets avail-able, email: international.students@nscc.ca to reserve yours! Maximum 2 tickets per person.

Annapolis Valley Day Trip – Saturday, October 8Enjoy a beautiful day in the Annapolis Valley with our friends from Mount Saint Vincent University. You’ll get to try zip-lining and go apple picking! Stay tuned for more information. Share Thanksgiving - Thanksgiving Weekend (October 9-10)If you are an international student or newcomer family looking to meet new people and experi-ence Thanksgiving with a Nova Scotia family please sign up to be a guest. It is free to participate! We will ask you to share your location, meal dates that are convenient, and a bit about yourself. Nocturne: Art at Night - Saturday, October 15 @ 7pm‘An annual evening of art and wonder in the heart of Halifax’Join us for a group walk around Halifax to see the different art installations on display for Noc-turne 2016. Email us to confirm your attendance for this free event

Visit http://international.nscc.ca/resources for information on: immigration, health insurance, working in Nova Scotia and accommodations. Reminder of social media: YouTube, Facebook, Instagram + website