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International Student Orientation International Education Spring 2015 Please turn ON your cell/mobile phones!! Thank you. Presented by the International Education Department

Langara Welcomes You!!!  International Education  Celine Huang , International Student Coordinator  Brad Van Dam , International Student Coordinator  Khalid Ahmed , International Student Coordinator  Teresa Brooks , Manager, International Student Services  International Education Student Volunteers (IEVP)  Ayano Yokoo  Tara Vo Ngoc Nguyen  Wendy Wenli Huang  Yolanda Yu Huo t

Agenda  Introductions, story and ice-breaker  Student ID  UPASS and Books  Phones, Banking and shopping  Homestay, family or independent  Wireless, myLangara  Important Docs (Study Permit, Medical Insurance) Please turn off your cell phones now. Thank you.* t

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Taking the Bus, SkyTrain & SeaBus  Website:  www.translink.bc.ca  Text to 33333 – type in the 5 digit bus stop code* C

U-Pass BC  Eligible students pick up each monthly U-Pass from a dispenser machine (LSU, Library, Bookstore)  Must have a student ID card with magnetized stripe  Must always use transit with your Langara ID and U- pass C

Shopping on a Budget  Grocery Shopping – Supermarkets  The largest supermarkets in order of highest to lowest price:  Marketplace IGA  Safeway  Save-On Foods  The Real CDN Superstore  No Frills* T

Shopping on a Budget  Grocery Shopping – Produce Stores  Inexpensive - fresh fruits and vegetables  several along Fraser and Main Street between 49 th and 41 st Avenues  Fruiticana – many locations www.fruiticana.com T

Shopping on a Budget  Dollar Stores – everyday household items, office/school supplies, art & crafts supplies, gifts and greeting cards  Closest one to Langara – Dollar Tree– Nothing Over $1.25 (Fraser & 49 th )* T

Banking  There are a number of large banks & financial institutions in Vancouver:  Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)  TD Canada Trust  Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC)  HSBC  Bank of Montreal (BMO)  Scotia Bank  PC Financial (Superstore) * T

Banking Tips  Ask banks if they have Student Accounts  very low service fees  special features just for students  Familiarize yourself with various service fees  Understand the difference between a savings account and a chequing account  Understand what cheques are and how to use them  Canadian Bankers Association - www.cba.ca/en/consumer-information  Do not share your PIN (personal identification number)  Keep track of your transactions and check your bank statements regularly * T

Get your Cell or Smart Phones  Some cellular providers  Rogers  Telus  Bell  Fido  Koodo  PC Mobile  WIND  Ask for student packages/rates  Ask for free accessories  Compare Cellular website - www.comparecellular.com  Canadian based web site dedicated to third party comparison of cell phones, rate plans, long distance, roaming, and dealer location information. T

Which documents do you need to provide? 1. Study Permit 2. Medical Insurance (if you already have it) Staff can assist you to apply for BC Medical Services Plan (mandatory medical insurance) Please bring your documents to the IE Office (A107) B

Langara Welcomes You!  Win some great prizes throughout the orientation week ….  A grand prize of $500 tuition fee credit voucher  Must be present to win  Grand prize will be drawn at the IE Welcome Reception