Student life
The Segal International Centre is here to help you settle in and provide the tools you need to reach and exceed your potential. With small classes, lots of student resources, friendly staff, volunteer and work opportunities, dynamic varsity teams, clubs and campus events, you’ll find your favourite way to plug into student life.
Current student? Visit our MyGCLife to stay up to date with all things Georgian!
Orientation
These events are a great opportunity to get the information you need to succeed at Georgian. It’s also a good time to make friends and get familiar with the spaces and services you’ll be using while you’re a student.
What to bring with you:
- passport
- study permit
- acceptance letter
- official test score: IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC (for EAP students)
If you arrive at Georgian before the dates listed below, please visit the Segal International Centre on the second floor of the Student Services Centre (C building) at the Barrie Campus.
Important dates for international postsecondary students
If you are in a certificate, diploma, graduate certificate or degree program, you must virtually attend the college-wide orientation and the international information panel.
Visit the First Year Experience website for all orientation information.
Orientation for English for Academic Purposes students
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) has its own mandatory orientation for all new EAP students.
Visit the First Year Experience website for all orientation information.
College-wide orientation
Welcome to Georgian! Orientation Day is your opportunity to meet some great people including your college president and CEO, your program co-ordinator, as well as some new friends.
This is the day where you get to learn about your new academic environment, along with all the incredible support and services offered, in addition to all the awesome ways to get involved on campus.
Events
The Segal International Centre plans many events to show you the best of Georgian and the best of Ontario. Examples of day trips include:
- Canada’s Wonderland – Canada’s premier amusement park
- Niagara Falls – one of the most famous waterfalls in the world
- Wasaga Beach – the longest freshwater beach in the world
- Toronto – the big city is only 45 minutes away
Please follow the Segal International Centre on Facebook for a list of all upcoming events.
Get involved
Getting involved on campus will not only help you make new friends from around the world, but it will also help you get the most out of your time here, by immersing yourself in Canadian and Georgian culture.
Here are some of our suggestions for getting involved on campus:
Volunteer
There are always opportunities to volunteer at Georgian and in the community. Most positions are posted on TandemPark. Create an account to find new opportunities.
GCSA
GCSA is the Georgian College Students’ Association. It is a group of elected students who represent the student body. There are many different ways to be a part of the GCSA. If you are interested, visit them in A162 at the Barrie Campus.
Student clubs
The GCSA supports many student clubs. You can join one or start your own! Search the list of active clubs.
Athletics
Join a varsity or intramural sports team. You can also attend a fitness class, exercise in the fitness centre or gym, or attend one of the Varisty team home games. There are also various tournaments held throughout the year. Visit the Georgian Grizzlies for more information.
Chat Club
This is a great way for international students to sit down with each other and practice their English skills in a relaxed environment. Check out the current schedule in Room C275 at the Barrie Campus.
Global Talkafé
Global Talkafé facilitates informal conversations/information sessions several times a month. They help provide more information on important topics related to international students such as awards, working in Canada, and resumé building. Follow us on Facebook to view upcoming events.
In class
Make friends with Canadian classmates, ask them questions about their background and what they like to do for fun. When asked to work in groups, try to partner up with students from different countries.
Attend events
Attend college events. Regularly visit the college events calendar and the International Facebook page to learn what is coming up next.
Stay connected online
The easiest way to stay up to date is through Facebook. We post regular updates on everything that is happening at Georgian College that applies to international students. We also post to Twitter and Instagram.
Student and alumni stories
Georgian College is home to more 6,300 international students from 86 countries speaking more than 52 languages! Each student travels here to experience Georgian in their own, unique way. Hear what our students have to say about life at Georgian and how our alumni are using their Georgian skills and connections around the world.
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Andrea from El Salvador
Meet Andrea! What is your job? I am a Marketing Assistant for the Americas, Spain and Portugal. I help bring more students…
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Daria from Ukraine
Meet Daria! She is from Odessa, Ukraine and is studying Aviation Management. We asked her to share a little bit about herself…
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Darshak from India
Meet Darshak! He is an incredibly accomplished international student from Anand, Gujarat, India. He graduated from the Research Analyst program in…
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Esther from Uganda
Meet Esther! Esther comes to us from Kampala, Uganda and is studying in the Child and Youth Care program at the…
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Gabriela from Panama
Panamanian student is filling up her resume Meet Gabriela! Gabriela is an international student from Panama, currently studying Aviation Management. After she…
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Garima from India
Meet Garima! My name is Garima Kumar, and I graduated in 2015 from the Early Childhood Education program at the Orillia Campus. I…
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Iris from China
Meet Iris! She is in the Tourism – Marketing and Product Development program and comes from Mianyang, Sichuan, China (the giant…
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Kavisha from India
Meet Kavisha! Kavisha is an international student from India studying in the Business Administration – Accounting program at the Barrie Campus….
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Kenta from Japan
Meet Kenta! Kenta works in the International Centre at Georgian College. Being a Georgian alumnus himself, he has great knowledge of…
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Marina from Russia
Meet Marina! Marina is a recent graduate of our Fitness and Health Promotion program. Born in Izhevsk, Russia, Marina decided she…
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Monil from India
Meet Monil! Monil is from Vapi, Gujarat, India and is currently in the Aviation Management program. He works part-time as a…
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Namra from India
Meet Namra! He is an international student from Nadiad, India. He has been studying Automotive Business at Georgian since January 2017…
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People of Georgian: Administrator driven by helping international students
Meet Sid Taneja, ServiceNow Administrator, Innovation and Digital Experience, and Georgian alumnus.
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People of Georgian: International student makes the most of on-campus experience
Meet Krishi Ka Patel, a graduating international student and outgoing VP Student Sustainability for the GCSA.
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People of Georgian: Varsity volleyball serves up joy for student athlete
Meet Chukwuma Okeke, a student in Georgian’s Civil Engineering Technology program and an award-winning varsity volleyball player.
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Sagal from India
Meet Sagal! Sagal is an international student from Chandigarh, India currently studying Protection, Security and Investigation at the Orillia Campus. He…
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Samiksha from India
Meet Samiksha! Samiksha from Gwalior, India is an alumna of the Graphic Design Production program. She chose Georgian for its nationally-recognized program and…
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Vanessa from Brazil
Meet Vanessa! Vanessa is from Sao Paulo, Brazil. She graduated from Georgian’s Business Marketing program in 2018. Now, she works in…
Want to learn more?
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Whether you’re an applicant interested in studying at Georgian, an international student in need of guidance, or an individual looking to explore opportunities abroad, don’t hesitate to reach out to our International Education and Development office. We’re here to support you throughout your academic journey!
Contact information
Segal International Centre
C279, Barrie Campus
705.722.5158