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Missing meetings
Board members not holding monthly meeting since September should raise concerns for students.
PGWP changes on the way
International students should be aware of the changes that may affect them after graduation.
International inspiration
For graduating students, June means a chance to walk proudly across the stage, celebrating the achievements of the graduating class. With each convocation session, attendees can listen and learn from the speeches given by executives, partners and most importantly, the valedictorians. Negin Heidari was honored as the valedictorian for George Brown College’s (GBC) Centre for…
International students face a holiday alone as pandemic halts international travel
Design by Katie Doyle Amid paying high tuition fees, adjusting to a new country, and trying to learn the material in what, for many, is a second or third language, international students are now faced with the challenge of not returning to their home countries for the holidays. Due to COVID-19 restrictions and government-imposed policies,…
GBC international students relieved to arrive in Canada
George Brown College (GBC) is now welcoming back international students whose study abroad opportunities were previously impeded due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the Winter 2021 semester remains online, students are nevertheless happy to be here. “It has been a huge relief to study in the time zone and times that I am meant to…
GBC receives approval for international students to enter Canada
By Victoria Surla On November 17, George Brown College (GBC) officially received approval for its COVID-19 readiness plan from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Now that the college has been added to the approved designated learning institutions (DLI) list, a list of schools approved by a provincial or territorial government to host international students,…
Burning the Midnight Oil: How international students are coping with classes in the middle of the night
By Candice Zhang With minimal face-to-face interaction and classroom activities, domestic and international students alike are finding their coursework to be less practical. But in addition to that, international students at George Brown College (GBC) who have returned to their home countries are also presented a new challenge: waking up in the middle of the…
George Brown College faces budget crunch as International admissions rates down 17 per cent
By Victoria Surla Budget cuts remain in effect at George Brown College as the school continues to assess the impact of COVID-19 on international admissions rates for the Fall 2020 semester. The drop in international tuition revenue has been significant, according to John Porter, director of college admissions and international student services at George Brown…
GBC students share their housing tips
Starting college seems wonderful but finding accommodation can be challenging. The residence is filling up quickly, plus it’s tricky to find a good off-campus housing.
GBC hikes international tuition by 5%
30% rise in international student enrollment in last year
International students have a lot on their plate
Dealing with work on top of full-time school and adjusting to a new country is not easy