international students News Archive
St. John's College
Finance student finds college community and a place to build network
November 8, 2023 —
In coming to UM, Dharmil was excited to start this new adventure in business while doing his first semester online after travelling to Canada during the pandemic. After getting to Canada, Dharmil wasted no time getting involved at UM, where he found council work, extra-circular activities, and a co-op opportunity with the Asper School of Business.
St. John's College
From abroad to the dorm: students find home in college residence
October 27, 2023 —
The St John’s college residence is a diverse place filled with students from all over the world. From Malaysia, India, Africa, and other countries worldwide, the students feel at home when they walk into the building. We caught up with Dean of Residence Matthew Bowman as the college looks to fill available rooms with January 2024 and Summer 2024 students looking for accommodation.
Asper School of Business
Asper MBA alum a champion of public service, community connection
September 27, 2023 —
Asper MBA alum Paris Fragkoulis has recently advanced to the role of assistant deputy minister, procurement and supply chain, with the Government of Manitoba. His impressive professional progress is due at least in part to his thoughtful and passionate approach to public service.
St. John's College
A record-breaking kick-off to start the 2023-24 academic year!
September 11, 2023 —
A week to remember for the St John's college community to kick-off the 2023-24 academic year.
Students
Update your Residency Status
September 7, 2023 —
If you have recently become a permanent resident or a Canadian citizen, then you can update your residency status in your Aurora account.
St. John's College
Kick off your school year with Jumpstart!
August 25, 2023 —
On September 7th, St John's college student council (SJCSA) will host their annual Jumpstart event to launch the 2023/24 academic year.
Asper School of Business
Asper Master of Finance student reflects on one year in Canada
August 17, 2023 —
Frank Tao, a Master of Finance (MFin) student at the Asper School of Business, has just marked the one-year anniversary of his arrival in Canada, and as an international student, his motivations for pursuing his MFin lie somewhere between practicality and self-discovery.
Asper School of Business
Asper alum follows his intuition to re-map success
April 3, 2023 —
Sidhant Sharma [BComm(Hons)/21] is forthcoming about the highs and lows of his career journey. A Business Analyst Team Lead at Bison Transport, Sharma says the secret to his success is a combination of leaving his comfort zone, leading with responsibility, and following the occasional gut feeling.
Students
This Fall Term break build healthy habits to help support mental health and well-being
November 4, 2022 —
As you head into a well-deserved Fall Term break, be reminded of the many resources, programs, services and supports that are available to support your mental health, well-being and your academic success.
Students
What to wear for winter in Winnipeg
October 27, 2022 —
With winter around the corner, there’s no denying that we’ll see colder, freezing and frosty weather. The International Centre is running a pop-up winter clothing display on November 2 from 11:30 to 1:30 to help international students prepare for Winnipeg’s winter climate.