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INTERNATIONAL BRIDGING WEEK 2021
INTERNATIONAL BRIDGING WEEK 2021
DATEDATE TIMETIME ACTIVITYACTIVITY
Tues., Aug. 31 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Welcome Activities, Meet King’s International Staff and Bridging Assistants **Mingle with peers & Bridging AssistantsLocation: Vitali Lounge
Wed., Sept. 1
9:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Your King’s CommunityJoe Henry, Dean of Students, and Linda Weber, Manager, King’s InternationalLocation: SA 150
10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Tour of King’s
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Welcome Lunch **Meet King’s Staff, Faculty & AdministratorsLocation: Thames Market Cafeteria
1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Overview of Services for Students & OWL PresentationKing’s International StaffLocation: SA 150
3 p.m. - 4 p.m. Free Time
4 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Setting up Bank Account– Bank Ac-count Enrollment (Optional) ** Bring passport, student card & bank registration formShopping at Masonville Mall (Optional) **
Thurs., Sept. 2 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Academic Issues/Course RegistrationDegree Students: Academic Counsellors (Location: SA 150)KEY Students: Dr. Tracy Cunningham, Ms. Lydia Li (Location: SA 151)Exchange Students: Dr. Linda Weber, Ms. Amna Wasty (Location: LH 100)
AUG. 31 - SEPT. 24 SCHEDULE
DATEDATE TIMETIME ACTIVITYACTIVITY
Thurs., Sept. 2
10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Student Financial Issues & Universi-ty Health Insurance Program (UHIP) Ms. Shelly Guerin, Student Financial Services OfficerLocation: SA 150
Break
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
How to Succeed at University WorkshopDr. Laura Melynk Gribble, Associate DeanLocation: SA 150
2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Writing for University WorkshopThe Write Place StaffLocation: SA 150
3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
MEM Logistics Meeting for CTBU, DUFE and ECUST studentsDr. Grigori Erenburg, MEM Director, Dr. Trevor Hunter, MEM Associate Director, Ms. Lydia Li, MEM Program Manager Location: SA 150
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Bowling at the Palasad (via Social Distancing) **
Fri., Sept. 3
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
School of Management, Economics and Math (MEM) Information Session (for students enrolled in MEM programs)Dr. Grigori Erenburg, MEM Director and Dr. Trevor Hunter, MEM Associate DirectorLocation: SA 150
10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Email Security Information SessionMr. Scott Elsie-McKendrick, Client Support SupervisorLocation: SA 150
* Bridging Week will be hosted in a blended manner** All in-person activities are subject to change depending on
COVID-19 provincial regulations
DATEDATE TIMETIME ACTIVITYACTIVITY
Fri., Sept. 3
11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.King’s Promise PresentationMs. Jenny Richmond-BravoLocation: SA 150
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Working and Living in LondonKing’s InternationalLocation: SA 150
Break
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Effective Learning WorkshopDr. Adrienne Sauder, Counselling and Student DevelopmentLocation: SA 150
3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Orientation at Cardinal Carter LibraryLibrary Staff
5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Food Truck Catered Dinner
7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Movie and Games **Location: Kenny Theatre
Sat., Sept. 4
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Scavenger Hunt and Tour of Western **
4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Downtown Tour
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Refreshments on Patio **
9 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Campfire at King’s **Meet Your KUCSC Execs and O-Week Sophs!Location: Alumni Court Firepit
Amna Wasty (She/Her) International & Exchange Student Advisor
Welcome to King’s! Over the course of Bridging and the year, you will find that King’s is a tightknit community – and we are so pleased that you have joined our community! During Bridging and afterwards, know that we are here for you. Whether you need immigration assistance, or are dealing with adjusting to Canadian culture, we are a short visit, email, or phone call away!
Linda Weber (She/Her)Manager, King’s International
Welcome to King’s! We would like this year at King’s to be one of your best years yet. Let’s work together to make this possible. A fun fact about me is that I love hiking, being in nature and being with friends and people who inspire me to see the world in a new way.
Olivia Yusuf (She/Her) International Program Coordinator
I am excited to welcome you to King’s this year and cannot wait to get to know you over the course of bridging and all of our fun programming throughout the year. A fun fact about me is that I am scared of heights but I’ve gone bungee jumping and sky diving this past year.
MEET THE KING’S INTERNATIONAL STAFF
Yueting (Emily) Huang (She/Her)Program: Fourth Year, BMOS, Specialization – Finance and AdministrationCountry of Origin: China
As an IWE student staff, I work with the team to ensure that all international students can live and study joyfully at King’s. We are planning a variety of events and programming and we are excited to have this opportunity to support you during your time at King’s.
Blythe Service (She/Her)Program: Fourth Year, Disability Studies & Sexuality Studies
I wanted to get involved with King’s International because a majority of my friends during my first year were international and exchange students and I wanted to spread that same welcome to incoming international and exchange students. As a team, we have been hard at work this summer planning events and preparing for your arrival! We are looking forward to meeting you all and getting to know all of you and welcome you to the King’s family.
Bharati Bharati (She/Her)Country of Origin: Punjab, India
I always wanted to get involved with King’s International as it has played an integral part in my university life tran-sition. King’s International has always been a support that I can rely on. Now that I am working in this department, I have the chance to be a support to new, incoming students. A fun fact about me is that I have travelled to 8 different countries and I am also a Residence Assistant!
MEET YOUR KING’S INTERNATIONAL MEET YOUR KING’S INTERNATIONAL STUDENT STAFF TEAMSTUDENT STAFF TEAM
Kashish Verma (She/Her)Program: Third year of BMOS Country of Origin: Delhi, India
Fun Fact: “I studied at King’s for only a month with in-person and then COVID-19 hit. I’m looking forward to meeting new people during bridging.”
Xena Elghazali (She/Her)Program: Double Major in Psychology and Social Jus-tice and Peace Studies Country of Origin: Palestine
Fun Fact: “I can play guitar and have been to four continents. I am excited to meet new people and to make new friends.”
Lauren Martin (She/Her) Program: Second Year of Religious Studies and Child-hood & Social Institutions Country of Origin: “I am originally from China, however, at 7 months old, I was adopted and raised in Canada.”
Fun Fact: “I enjoy reading, cooking, and taking walks outside when it is a nice day. I am most excited to meet everyone and get to know each other.”
MEET YOUR BRIDGING WEEK ASSISTANTS
Vikhyat Dua (He/His)Program: BMOS specialization in FinanceCountry of Origin: India
Fun fact: I have represented my province in tennis. I believe that my own experience as an international student would help me in easing up this transition to a new university life for the upcoming students.”
Maha Alam (She/Her)Program: Double Major in Global Commerce and Geology Country of Origin: “I was born in Islambad, Pakistan and came to Canada at the age of five. I still remember landing at Pearson and finding it very different, but having most of my life in Canada, it is now my home.”
Fun Fact: “In 2005, I experienced a 7.6mag earthquake and, in February 2021, I experiences a 6.4mg earth-quake, both in Pakistan! I can’t wait to make new friends as a bridging assistant.”
MEET YOUR BRIDGING WEEK ASSISTANTS
Zahra Musa (She/Her)Program: English Major & Creative Writing Minor Country of Origin: “I was originally born in Surrey, BC but have lived in London, ON pretty much my entire life. My parents are from Iraqi Kurdistan so I am Kurdish.”
Fun Fact: “As a bridging assistant, I want to help incoming students feel more at ease with university life and help them with whatever they face.”
Vansh Chhabra (He/Him)Country of Origin: India
Fun Fact: “I went bungee jumping in Vancouver for the first time last year. I am excited to make new friends during bridging!”
MEET YOUR BRIDGING WEEK ASSISTANTS
Contact us:Dr. Linda Weber
Manager, King’s International
Alumni Court 220B
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 519-433-3491 ext. 4363
Ms. Amna Watsy, MA
Exchange & International Student Advisor King’s International
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 519-433-3491 ext. 4589
Ms. Olivia YusufInternational Program Coordinator Email: [email protected]
Phone: 519-433-3491 ext. 4623
Email: [email protected]
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