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Skip to main content University of Saskatchewan Students Toggle Menu * P AWS Search the U of S Search * Academics * Programs * Classes and registration * Study abroad * Exams * Grades and transcripts * Graduation and Convocation Ceremony * Money * Tuition and fees * Scholarships * Loans * Taxes * Jobs * Career Services * Jobs and volunteering * Career planning * Employer Recruitment and Events * Resumes and CVs * Interviewing * Experiential Learning * Health * Mental and physical health * Athletics and Recreation * Health plans * Feeling overwhelmed? * * Centres * Student Wellness Centre * Student Affairs and Outreach * Access and Equity Services * USask Community Centre * Academic and tech tips * Get prepared for classes * Technology tips * * Resources * Learning Hub * University Library * Essentials * Housing and child care * Transportation * Get involved * Safety * Food * Bookstore * Information for... * New students * Indigenous students * International students * Graduate students * Contact * Frequently used forms * Follow on Facebook * Follow on X * Follow on YouTube * Follow on LinkedIn Be What the World Needs THE CAMPAIGN FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN Together, we are addressing the world's greatest challenges. Join our ambitious vision for the future. University of Saskatchewan The University of Saskatchewan's main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. © University of Saskatchewan Disclaimer|Privacy|Accessibility INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AND STUDY ABROAD CENTRE The International Student and Study Abroad Centre (ISSAC) is a central support unit and a campus partner for all students, staff, and faculty. ISSAC is dedicated to fostering a welcoming, globally aware and inclusive campus community. To speak with someone: Email or join a remote drop-in session. * Join a drop-in session * Facebook * Facebook * Instagram * 1-306-966-4925 * international.students@usask.ca * study.abroad@usask.ca * Website Address Room 80, Place Riel, 1 Campus Drive, University of Saskatchewan Hours The ISSAC physical and digital offices are open 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. The Global Connections Student Lounge is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 10:00 p.m. * About * International Students Advising * Introduction to Intercultural Communication * Building Bridges * Global Connections Lounge * Faculty * Staff * Top ABOUT Arrival, Transition and Cultural Support The International Student and Study Abroad Centre is a place for international students to: * receive support with their transition into student life in Canada * get involved in transition events and social activities * access advising services, including immigration advice * make friends from around the world * attend workshops on topics such as employment in Canada and immigration * get support throughout their studies * inquire about supports during unexpected life events Study Abroad, Awards and Travel Safety ISSAC supports all USask students who wish to travel abroad with the university. Through ISSAC's various programs and services, the centre is a place where students can: * apply to go on exchange for one or two terms * take part in summer programs offered by our international partners * get travel safety support and complete the University's pre-departure process * apply for travel awards and conference funding * get support while studying abroad with the university Intercultural Programming ISSAC supports the university in its internationationalization efforts also by offering intercultural programs that students can participate in. Through ISSAC, ratified student associations can: * Become members in the Global Connections Network * Apply for support for student-led events that are open to all students * Take part in the planning and delivery of the annual Global Village event * International student guide INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ADVISING Non-Immigration Advising Via Zoom Topics include settling in Canada, accommodation, pre-arrival and arrival supports, newly admitted international student questions, health care, social insurance number, general referral to international students supports, immigration information, and more. All newly admitted and current USask international students can access. When and how: * Every Monday and Wednesday from 9:30 - 11:30 am, Central Standard Time, no appointment necessary * Zoom link: https://usask-ca.zoom.us/j/410289734?pwd=Z2I4TGRFN2ZTWjQzbXVCSTVnS0tMdz09 * Meeting ID: 410 289 734 * Passcode: 65054808 Immigration Advising Immigration advising for international students is provided by ISSAC's Regulated International Student Immigration Adviser (RISIA). Topics include study permits, initial and extensions, visas, work eligibility, entry to Canada requirements, and more (not permanent residence questions). All inquiries should be directed to international.students@usask.ca Please provide as much detail as possible in your email enquiry so we can assist you the best we can. This service is available to all newly admitted and current USask international students. Study abroad/outgoing exchange student advising: Inquiries can be directed to study.abroad@usask.ca or visit the study abroad website. * Students going abroad Inbound exchange student advising: Inquiries can directed to study.abroad@usask.ca or visit the incoming exchange student website. * Incoming exchange students INTRODUCTION TO INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION This non-credit course is designed for students undertaking an intercultural experience throughout their studies (i.e. studying abroad, COIL coursework, internship abroad, service learning with an intercultural organization). The course outlines foundational concepts in intercultural studies to help them process their intercultural experience and provide them with tools to understand better how to communicate with cultures outside of their own dominant culture. It also seeks to assist students in self-reflecting and improving upon their own intercultural competencies. Module 1 introduces the concept of culture and how to define it. The iceberg analogy for culture is used to assist students in understanding surface/external and deep/internal cultural elements. Module 2 discusses the dimensions of culture including: power distance, uncertainty avoidance, individualism/collectivism, masculinity/femininity, long/short term orientation, indulgence/restraint, and low/high context communication. Module 3 highlights the 5Rs of cultural change: routine, reactions, roles, relationships, and reflections about yourself. This portion of the course is designed for students who are moving to another culture for a period of time and is intended to help them process transition or culture shock and to prepare them in advance for this experience. Module 4 then introduces Intercultural Communication Competencies (ICCs) and asks the student to reflect on their own ICCs. Module 5 asks students to reflect on the above modules during their intercultural experience. Module 6 takes place after the intercultural experience and asks the students to reflect on what they have learned through their intercultural experience. The modules can be delivered as stand alone modules or through mixing and matching what is relevant to the student’s experience. Anyone (student, staff or faculty) can self-enroll and take the course by going to the Training and Development section in PAWs. To access the course directly click below. * Introduction to ICC modules BUILDING BRIDGES * An opportunity for international, Indigenous and domestic students to learn and build multicultural relationships and understanding through informal and semiformal activities, workshops, sharing circles and events. * Help students to learn about one another's identities as well as their own * Building Bridges GLOBAL CONNECTIONS LOUNGE A place where you can relax with friends, enjoy your lunch, study or get involved. FACULTY Assisting faculty with immigration matters ISSAC is the first point of contact for faculty and staff regarding immigration matters involving international students. * Faculty info Travel safety ISSAC assists faculty and staff with risk assessment and emergency planning. The centre oversees the USask pre-departure process. * Faculty travel safety STAFF BASSEY BASSEY INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION OFFICER * bassey.bassey@usask.ca -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LESLIE BOWDITCH INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION OFFICER, STUDY ABROAD AND STUDENT MOBILITY (ON LEAVE) * leslie.bowditch@usask.ca -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHARLENE BROWN ACTING DIRECTOR * charlene.brown@usask.ca -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TARA CARMICHAEL INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION OFFICER * t.carmichael@usask.ca -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JORDAN HARTSHORN SENIOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION OFFICER, REGULATED INTERNATIONAL STUDENT IMMIGRATION ADVISOR (RISIA) (ON LEAVE) * jordan.hartshorn@usask.ca -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEIFAN LI INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION OFFICER (ON LEAVE) * weifan.li@usask.ca -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MIRJANA MANDARIC SENIOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION OFFICER, REGULATED INTERNATIONAL STUDENT IMMIGRATION ADVISOR (RISIA) * mirjana.mandaric@usask.ca -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ERASMO MENDEZ INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION OFFICER * erasmo.mendez@usask.ca -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHRISTINE RUYS OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR (ON LEAVE) * Christine.ruys@usask.ca -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SAALIMAH SAEED INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION OFFICER * saalimah.saeed@usask.ca -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Was this page helpful? 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