As an international student, you may face the challenge of adjusting to life in a new cultural and educational environment. During this transition and throughout your studies at Grant MacEwan University, you are encouraged to contact an international student counsellor.
International student counsellors have expertise and specialized skills in cross-cultural counselling. They will assist you if you experience difficulties due to cultural adjustment and intercultural differences.
International counselling services include the following areas:
Cultural Counselling
Assists you to:
- Adjust to the challenges of living and studying in Canada.
- Cope with cultural shock and homesickness.
- Increase confidence and self-esteem.
Personal Counselling
Enables you to:
- Learn effective coping strategies.
- Resolve personal and relationship difficulties.
- Manage stress and depression.
Educational Counselling
Supports you to:
- Understand university procedures and policies.
- Develop study skills.
- Make education-related decisions.
Career Counselling
Allows you to:
- Learn about the career decision-making process.
- Examine their interests and preferences in careers.
- Complete career inventories and assessments.
If you need information about immigration policies and procedures, international counsellors can help you in a variety of ways, including applications and renewals.
Some of the essential services include:
- orientation sessions
- immigration advising and services for study permits, work permits, Temporary Resident Visas (TRV)
- status letters regarding immigration and other needs
- information about Permanent Residence (PR) applications, including Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) and Canadian Experience Class
- other personal assistance and referrals
