²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵ Advising
²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵ students are a valued part of our ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵcommunity. The ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵ team are here to assist you with information and advice.
- Program application and registration assistance
- ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵ student academic advising
- Letters for Study Permit extension, Confirmation of enrollment
- Medical insurance (private and Medical Services Plan)
- Immigration advising related to study permit, work permits (practicum and post-graduation work permits), and off/on-campus work eligibility
- Referrals to services within and outside the College
- Book an advising session with a ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵ Student Advisor
Mentees
A Mentee can be any new international student enrolled in a full-time program that is at least 5-months in length at ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵand who wants to be part of the ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵ Peer Mentor Community. As a Mentee, you will meet with your team regularly throughout the term, participate in events organized by ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵ Education and have the opportunity to build friendships and hear more about the services available at ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵand around the community.
Mentee’s Responsibilities
- Communicate regularly and effectively with your peer mentor and with your team
- Attend one-on-ones, scheduled meetings, and activities with your peer community
- Take the initiative, be on time, and engage throughout one academic ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵterm
- Show genuine interest and ask questions
- Attend the ‘Meet Up’ event to meet your mentor and other mentees
- Obey the ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵEducation Support Policies
- Apply the experiences and skills learned from your mentor and fellow mentees in the future!
Benefits of being a Mentee
- Receive one-on-one support from a mentor
- Meet people and make new friends from different backgrounds and cultures
- Learn how to find resources and connect with different departments at the College
- Get the chance to socialize with other students within the community
- Learn about Canadian culture and help you overcome homesickness and culture shock
- Participate in events and fun activities organized by ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵ Education
Request a Mentor (for new international students)
Volunteer Opportunities
²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵ is looking for enthusiastic and outgoing international students in our career programs to help out at upcoming events. Please send an email to ieservices@vcc.ca if you would like to volunteer! A few examples of volunteering opportunities include New ²ÝÁñ¶ÌÊÓƵ Student Orientations and special on-campus events.