Month: March 2021

 

Chonnam National University in Korea, a partner of the UVic English Language Centre, is offering 6 scholarships to UVic students this summer to study Korean language and culture online June 24 – July 20 (free of charge).

• Program Period: June 24 – July 20, 2021
• Class Hours: 45 hours (3 hours a day / 4 days a week / M, T, Th, F)
• Time: 10:00 – 13:00 or 16:00-19:00 (KST / GMT+9)
• Cultural Experiences: All participants will receive a box full of amazing Korean stuff!

– K-Pop Dance (BTS member, J-hope’s dancing teacher will join us!)
– K-Food (Hoddeok) Making
– Korean Calligraphy and make an Injang (Korean personal seal)
– Language Exchange with Korean buddy

• Official Language of the Program: English
• Deadline: Student Application Deadline by April 4, 2021

Do you have an idea for a project or initiative that would enhance student life at UVic? Can you imagine ways of addressing racism on campus? The Office of Student Life is currently accepting submissions for the UVic Student Life Grant and Anti-Racism Supplement. Your idea could be funded up to $1500! The deadline to apply is March 15.  https://www.uvic.ca/services/studentlife/clubs-activities/apply-grant/.

 

Volunteer with the UVic Global Community! The UVic Global Community is looking for Undergraduate and Graduate Conversation Partners and Mentors for the 2021-2022 Academic Year (September 2021 – April 2022) who want to help build an inclusive, globally-minded campus and support international students with their social and academic transition to UVic. Global Community Volunteers are matched with up to three students and meet with their student(s) for a minimum of 1 hour every week throughout the term to encourage students to get involved in our community and build confidence in conversational English, all while making connections with people from around the world. Our Spring Application Deadline is March 12^th, 2021. For more information and to apply click here!