Student life
Welcome to Georgian College, where learning meets opportunity! Whether you’re a new student embarking on an exciting educational journey or a returning student continuing your path to success, we’re thrilled to have you with us. Explore our vibrant community, discover endless possibilities, and unlock your potential at Georgian College.
New students – visit our Pre-departure page for essential info to your arrival in Canada.
All students – visit our site on MyGCLife for important details on your student experience.
Make sure to follow us on Instagram at @icgeorgian to stay up to date on current news and events.
Events, activities, and more!
Take part in fun and informative events to enhance your time at Georgian. Planned by our office at the Segal International Centre, we ensure we plan various online and on-campus workshops to keep you up to date on important information or to assist you with challenges commonly faced by international students.
Plus, we also arrange fun seasonal activities that’ll help you explore and enjoy some of the best places in Ontario. Examples of some 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 – a cultural hub with innumerable happenings to ensure everyone has something they’d enjoy
Follow us at @icgeorgian on Instagram, or go to our events page on MyGCLife, to see what we have currently planned for the semester.
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:
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.
Volunteer
Also managed by the GCSA, see what on-campus opportunities are available and be get involved.
Work on campus
Go to Georgian Connects to see what job openings are available and contribute to the campus community!
Athletics
Get involved in sports at Georgian College by joining a varsity or intramural team. You can also participate in fitness classes, work out at the fitness centre or gym, or cheer on our varsity teams at home games.
Additionally, various tournaments are held throughout the year for even more opportunities to get active and have fun! Visit the Georgian Grizzlies for more information.
Global Talk
Global Talk 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 Instagram 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.
Stay connected online
Have questions? Reach out to us through our contact page or speak to someone from our office directly through the chat box located in the bottom right corner of MyGCLife.
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: 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?
@icgeorgian
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