Student Resources
Kwantlen ResourcesAccess jobs postings from a variety of
employers online at the Kwantlen Job Posting System.
Did you know that students who have a
clear career and/or educational goal are more likely to:
- Stay in school
- Complete their studies more quickly
- Have a higher GPA
- Express greater satisfaction with their
studies?
It's true! But don't panic if haven't gotten that far yet – Kwantlen's Counsellors can help you to figure out where you're headed. We offer the following career services:
Learning CentresThe Learning Centre offers:
- One-to-one or small group tutoring
- in many subjects
- in study skills and learning strategies
- in computer use - myKwantlen, moodle,
Word, PowerPoint, etc.
- Help in forming study groups, and space
for study group meetings
- Program-related reference materials
- Handouts on effective study skills and
learning strategies
- Computer labs, with printers and
photocopiers
- Video and DVD viewing stations
- Math review videos
- Materials for TOEFL and LPI preparation
- Links to helpful websites of all kinds
International
Education Advising offers:
- Extending
Study Permit in Canada
- Applying for
an Intial (New) Study Permit
- Temporary
Resident (Visitor) Visa
- Work Permits
(On or off-Campus, Co-op & Internship and Post-Graduation Work
Permits)
- Social
Insurance Number (SIN)
- Applying for
a US Visas
- Inviting
Family or Friends to Visit Canada
- Private
medical Insurance
- Applying for
BC Medical Service Plan
- KSA
MultiPass
- Adapting to
Culture Shock
- Academic
support
Student
Leadership and Development
Student Leadership and Development
offers:
- New Student Orientation
- Orientation Student Leadership Team
- Parent Orientation
- Web resources for transition &
success
- Annual Celebration of Excellence and
Student Leadership Recognition
- Get Involved - Give Back Week (September)
- Global Villagers Team support (Community
Service & Global Citizenship)
- Student Life Website
- Sponsorship for student leadership of
co-curricular events/projects
- Annual Student Leadership Conference
- Leadership Speaker Series
- Student Leadership Seminar series
- Peer Mentor Program (coming in 2010-11)
- Research & assessment on student
transition/success
Kwantlen University Student Association
The mission of the Kwantlen Student Association (KSA) is to support
its members during their time of study by ensuring adequate provision for their
welfare, activities, political, and social needs. Through its democratic
procedures, the KSA represents and reflects the concerns and priorities of its
membership to the Polytechnic University and beyond, and strives to uphold the
rights of each of its members.
Kwantlen Student Association Offers:
- Student
Clubs
- KSA Multi
Pass
- REBOOT
Computer Service
- KSA
Intramurals
- BCBookworm.com
- KSA Member
Services
- And more
The KSA START Volunteer Program assists
Kwantlen students to get actively involved in their community. START is
committed to enriching lives and to develop a socially responsible campus,
community and society.
What can you do at START? Tons, create events, work in our office, talk
to students, marketing and much more. It gives students independence and
allows them to do what they want to improve their University experience.
The Kwantlen
Polytechnic University Alumni Association will bring together Kwantlen alumni
and help them build lifelong relationships with the university and the
community, increasing the institution’s reputation and the impact that graduates
have on Kwantlen and the world.
Present in over 107 countries and
territories and with over 50,000 members, AIESEC is the world's largest
student-run organization.
Working in Canada provides job seekers with valuable information about job classifications, wage information, outlooks for future demand, skills and certifications necessary, regulations, and much more.
Watch the video below to find out how Working in Canada can help you:
BC Work Futures
Work Futures provides a comprehensive description of close to 200 occupations as they relate directly to the B.C. labour market. It is for learners, individuals interested in changing careers or re-entering the labour market, and for career practitioners.
Career Options Magazine
Career Options helps students and recent graduates in their job search. This magazine includes vital career search tips from the experts, industry profiles, articles on interviewing and researching companies, a career search section, helpful information for co-op and internship students and much more! Career Options Magazine is Published by the Canadian Association of Career Educators and Employers (CACEE) and produced by Innivity Marketing Group. Pick up a copy in the career services office. Visit CACEE at www.cacee.com.
International Work
These are external links and resources which are not screened by Career Services. Be sure to research any of these opportunities carefully.
Interview Video
Disclaimer
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