You : 5 f o 5 t r of T Mississauga pa International Local What can the International Centre do for me? The International Centre (IC) supports your global experience at U of T Mississauga (UTM) and beyond. It provides advising, transition support, and a local resource for both international, and internationally-minded students at UTM. You can connect with the IC for assistance with: • Citizenship and Immigration Canada documents and advice • Study abroad options • Adjusting to life here or abroad • English conversation support • Work and volunteer opportunities and support • Leadership opportunities The International Centre offers opportunities to connect with the 1,000+ international students at UTM. The Centre also offers resources and referrals to community cultural resources in the Peel Region, and helps international students get connected to their community at UTM and beyond. I come from outside Canada. Where do I begin? Connect with the IC - whether you’re coming to Canada for the first time or you’ve lived here before, the IC is here to support study-permit holding students, new and returning Canadians, and students who wish to study abroad. How can I internationalize my degree? Our students are in classrooms all over the world. The Student Exchange program provides access to more than 130 institutions in over 35 countries, and the Summer Abroad program offers more than 30 courses in 16 countries. If you want to immerse yourself in another culture, learn a new language, make connections around the world, or broaden your perspetive, connect with the IC to embark on your study abroad adventure. What other resources & services does u of t mississauga offer? U of T Mississauga offers a casual English conversation program, where students who are non-native speakers can practice their English communication skills in a friendly, non-threatening environment. There’s also the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP), and through the Career Centre & IC, you can learn more about finding work to gain experience while studying. Last but not least, U of T Mississauga also GUARANTEES residence placement to new international students who complete the residence application process on time and extends this benefit with a conditional four-year campus housing guarantee. Did you know? • International students can work in Canada under Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s work programs for students and recent graduates • Awards and bursaries are available for select study abroad opportunities other useful links & resources Learn more @ City of Mississauga - www.mississauga.ca Toronto Pearson International Airport - www.gtaa.com U of T Mississauga Student Housing & Residence Life - www.utm.utoronto.ca/housing U of T Mississauga Career Centre - www.utm.utoronto.ca/careers International Student Exchange Office (ISXO) & Summer Abroad Program www.utm.utoronto.ca/international/international-experience Student Affairs & Services