International Learning Opportunities Plenary - Victoria College (University of Toronto)

1. Welcome to the
Vic Learning Abroad Fair

3. NETWORKING
Vic Ready offers access to a supportive network of peers, staff, and alumni that help
you explore career, education, and life options.
416-585-4494 vic.ready@utoronto.ca
vic.utoronto.ca/current-students/vicready
SKILL
DEVELOPMENT
CAREER
EXPLORATION
WHY JOIN VIC READY?
WHAT IS VIC READY?
Vic Ready is a customizable program that brings together your skills and knowledge to
help you identify your path after graduation.
BUILD YOUR FUTURE

4. 416-585-4494 vic.ready@utoronto.ca
vic.utoronto.ca/current-students/vicready
BUILD YOUR FUTUR
E

5. 416-585-4494 vic.ready@utoronto.ca
vic.utoronto.ca/current-students/vicready
Vic Ready offers access to a supportive
network of peers, staff, and alumni that
help you explore career, education, and
life options.
WHY JOIN VIC READY?
WHAT IS VIC READY?
Vic Ready is a customizable program
that brings together your skills and
knowledge to help you identify your
path after graduation.

6. 416-585-4494 vic.ready@utoronto.ca
vic.utoronto.ca/current-students/vicready
NETWORKING
SKILL
DEVELOPMENT
CAREER
EXPLORATION
Explore different career
options by evaluating possible
futures
Pursue professional and
personal growth through skill
development
Connect with and receive
mentorship from professionals
in different industries

7. 416-585-4494 vic.ready@utoronto.ca
vic.utoronto.ca/current-students/vicready
Education Community
Career Community
Exploration Community
Experiential Community
VR Communities Lunch & Link
Socials
Speaker &
Workshop Series
Mentorship
Experience
VIC READY,
SET, GO!
VIC READY
KICK-OFF
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VIC READY
BOOTCAMP
VIC READY
OFFERING
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4

8. 416-585-4494 vic.ready@utoronto.ca
vic.utoronto.ca/current-students/vicready
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SET, GO!
VIC READY
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THE PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

9. 416-585-4494 vic.ready@utoronto.ca
vic.utoronto.ca/current-students/vicready
VIC READY OFFERINGS
VR Communities Lunch & Link
Socials
Speaker &
Workshop Series
Mentorship
Experience
Education Community
Career Community
Exploration Community
Experiential Community

10. 416-585-4494 vic.ready@utoronto.ca
vic.utoronto.ca/current-students/vicready
Education Community
Career Community
Exploration Community Experiential Community
VR Communities
Get support with searching for
and applying to jobs​.
Get support with applying to
graduate school or
researching your options for
further education.
Get support figuring out what
you want to do next​.
Get support identifying,
applying to, and getting the
most out of internships,
research, volunteer work, and
more.

11. 416-585-4494 vic.ready@utoronto.ca
vic.utoronto.ca/current-students/vicready
VR Communities Lunch & Link
Socials
Speaker &
Workshop Series
Mentorship
Experience
Education Community
Career Community
Exploration Community
Experiential Community
VIC READY,
SET, GO!
VIC READY
KICK-OFF
1
VIC READY
BOOTCAMP
VIC READY
OFFERINGS
2 3 4

12. Centre for International Experience
Learning Abroad Programs

13. What is Learning Abroad?

14. Student Exchange
• As a U of T student, you can study at an
international partner university while
completing your degree requirements
at U of T.
• Tuition is paid to U of T, no tuition to
the host university
• Funding available

15. The Basics
Who
• Undergraduates
• Graduates
• Open to all faculties
• Open to both domestic and
international students
When
• Fall, winter, summer, full academic
year
• From 1 week to 8 months
Where
• 160+ partner universities
• 40+ different countries
What
• Study
• Research
• Professional

16. Why Learning Abroad?

17. I would recommend going abroad because it’s a
chance to see the world and live life to the fullest
while also becoming more independent and
improving your professional skills.
Sausen - Former Exchange Student

18. Gain a Global Advantage
1. Competitive career
advantage
2. Make the world your
classroom
3. Learn another language 4. Develop intercultural
competences
5. Build your professional
network
6. Gain independence,
confidence, organization
7. Travel and make life-long
friends

19. learningabroad.utoronto.ca
• Full overview of learning
abroad opportunities
• Student testimonials
• Budgeting tools
• Information on funding

20. @uoftgoesglobal
Cumberland House
Monday, Wednesday, Friday : 2 to 4 pm
Tuesday, Thursday : 10 am to 12 pm
learning.abroad@utoronto.ca
learningabroad.utoronto.ca
Get in touch!
Thank you!

40. What does Global Citizen offer?
• Introduces you to the concept of global citizenship.
• Supports you as you develop global competencies and a
global outlook.​
• Helps prepare you to fully capitalize on global and civic
opportunities, local or abroad, during your academic journey.​
• Encourages you to strategize how you will utilize new global
skills in your future academic work or career.

41. Global Citizen Program Overview
• Three required parts.
• Min. 40 hours required; two years
to complete program.
• Flexibility to customize the
activities you choose in Global
Experience across two
competencies/themes:
• Global Perspectives & Engagement
• Community & Civic Engagement
• Completion of each section is
tracked in CLNx using the
Experiential Learning module.
Global Fluency
Introduction & Workshops
(5 hrs)
Global Experience
• Flexible experiences across
two competencies (34 hrs)
Global Give Back
• Reflection/ Future plans (1
hr)

42. Global Experience: Competencies & Examples
Global Perspective and
Engagement
(Sample Activities)
• Global Classroom
• Hart House Global
Commons Dialogue
• Teamwork Summer
Internship (Global work
experience in Canada)
• Learning Abroad
Community and Civic
Engagement
(Sample Activities)
• Community Engaged
Learning Courses
• Alternative Reading Week
• Volunteer work across GTA
• Local fundraising activity,
clean up, blood drive,
community focused club

43. Sample Timeline
Semester​ Activity​
Fall 2023​ Register for Program
Complete Introductory module​
Winter 2024 Complete Global Fluency Workshops 1​ and 2
Summer 2024​ Begin Global Experience Activities Theme 1​
Fall 2024​ Complete Global Experience Activities Theme 1​
Begin Global Experience Activities Theme 2
Winter 2025 Complete Global Experience Activities Theme 2
Complete Global Give Back
Attend Completion Celebration

44. Program completion
After completing all three sections of the program you will
receive:​
• CCR Recognition as a “Global Citizen Certificate Recipient”​
• Printed Certificate​
• Formal Recognition in annual ceremony at the end of the
academic year

45. How to get started
1. Log in to CLNx.
2. Go to the menu option
Experiential Learning.
3. Click on
Courses/Programs.
4. Locate the program
Global Citizen (UTSG)
Spring 2023
5. Click "Apply".

46. How to get started continued
6. Complete Step 1 –
Global Fluency: Online
Introduction Module.
7. Sign up for the in-person
Global Fluency
Workshops
• Workshop 1: Building a
Global Mindset
• Workshop 2: An
Introduction to Intercultural
Skills.
Winter dates will be
announced soon!

47. Thank You!
Questions? Contact:
Global Citizen Program
global.citizen@utoronto.ca

48. Safety Abroad
Natalie Bell, Safety Abroad Advisor & Manager

49. • Provides advice, support and emergency
assistance for students travelling on U of T
sanctioned travel​
• Monitors global events (e.g., natural
disasters)
• Provides Tri-Campus support in case of
emergencies
• Theft
• Breach of security
• Unsafe housing
• Lost/Stolen documents
• Mental or physical health
• Harassment
• Natural disasters
• Political unrest
Safety Abroad Issues Reported:

50. • Review your destination’s Global Affairs Canada Travel Advisory
• Complete the online Safety Abroad Workshop
• Secure sufficient and appropriate travel health insurance
• Add your trip to the Safety Abroad Registry
Visit the Safety Abroad – Students page for more information.
All University of Toronto students must complete the Safety Abroad requirements before travelling on
university activities outside of Canada, including to the USA
Before Travelling – Safety Abroad Requirements:

51. U of T Campus Safety
• 24/7 Emergency line through
Campus Safety (formerly
Campus Police)
• (+1) 416-978-2222
• In urgent cases, Campus Safety
will then call the Safety Abroad
team
International SOS
• 24/7 emergency support for an
urgent situation anywhere in
the world
• +1 215-942-8478
• Will also connect with the
Safety Abroad team in urgent
cases
Safety Abroad
• Email safety.abroad@utoronto.ca
• Can also call Safety Abroad at
416-978-1148, but this phone
number is monitored 9-5 on
weekdays
Visit Safety Abroad – In an Emergency for more information.
Responding to Emergencies

52. • U of T Membership number: 27ACAS808982
• 24/7 number staffed by doctors, nurses, and security professionals with local
expertise: +1 215-942-8478
• One call can provide you access to:
• Health or security advice and/or concerns before or during your trip from a
trained professional
• A referral for a local doctor, dentist or other medical professional
• Emotional and mental health support abroad (you are entitled up to 5 free
sessions)
• Any emergency or urgent situation while abroad
• Provides medical and security emergency advice and responses, 24/7
International SOS provides medical, security and emergency advice and support for travellers around the
world – before and during the trip.
Download the Assistance App
International SOS Overview

53. • Emergence or re-emergence of mental health issues
has been associated with international travel.
• Culturally compatible support abroad may be limited.
• Does your travel insurance cover mental healthcare
costs? (often not)
• Students currently working with mental health
professionals: we recommend speaking with your
mental health professional about your upcoming trip.
Any concerns before/during travel:
safety.abroad@utoronto.ca
Mental Health & Wellness resources
Resources while outside of Canada:
Safety Abroad 24/7: +1 416-978-2222
International SOS: +1-215-942-8478
U of T Telus Health Student Support: 001-
416-380-6578
App: Apple App Store/Google Play
CIE (9-5 weekdays): +1 416-978-2564
Safety.abroad@utoronto.ca
Mental Health

54. Thank You!
Contact Safety Abroad:
Safety.Abroad@utoronto.ca 416 – 978 - 1148
Cumberland House, 33 St. George Street

55. Research
Excursions
Program
(REP)

56. Research
Excursions
Program
(398H/Y)
• Off-campus, small group, faculty-led
research opportunities, in Canada or
abroad, during the Summer term
• REP courses are open to 3rd year (9-16
credits) St. George Faculty of Arts & Science
degree students
• While Summer tuition fees apply, travel-related
expenses are covered by Arts & Science
• REPs may count as 0.5 or 1.0 course credits
https://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/academics/research-
opportunities/research-excursions-program
Application timeframe:
February to March

57. Summer 2023
REP Projects
Departm
ent
Research Project Location
ANT
Palaeolithic hunter-gatherers at Grub
Kranawetberg
Vienna and Stillfried an der
March, Austria
ESS
Investigating critical metal deposits of
northern Quebec and Ontario
Cobalt Ontario, Val d'Or
Quebec, Chibougamau
Quebec, Montreal, Quebec,
Canada
ANT
Archaeological Fieldwork and
Community Engagement in the
Northern Cape, South Africa
Kathu and Kimberley, South
Africa
EEB
Early spring breeding of amphibians in
Algonquin Provincial Park
Wildlife Research Station,
Ontario, Canada
CLA
Archaeological Excavations at Falerii
Novi
Rome and Cività Castellana,
Italy
EEB
The evolution of ecological diversity
across neotropical lizard communities
Santo Domingo and 6 field
locations, Dominican Republic
NEW
Language, Gender, and Economic
Factors in Education in Bungoma
County, Kenya
Nairobi, Misikhu and Siuna,
Kenya
EEB
Impacts of fragmentation and climate
fluctuations on plant diversity
Koffler Scientific Reserve,
Ontario, Canada

58. International &
Indigenous
Course Module
(IICM)

59. International &
Indigenous
Course Module
• Professors lead IICM trips over the Fall or
Winter Reading Week in conjunction with
specific courses.
• All student participants must be current Arts
& Science (St. George) degree undergraduate
students in good standing and be enrolled in
an academic program at the time the
proposed activity takes place.
• All participants must also be enrolled in the
course in which the IICM is embedded.
• The Faculty of Arts & Science covers travel and
living expenses for students and faculty. Chosen
students are asked to contribute $200.00 each
towards their IICM. These funds can be collected
through group fundraising events.
https://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/academics/international-
opportunities/international-or-indigenous-course-module-program

60. Questions? Please contact:
experiential.artsci@utoronto.ca.
Thank you!

61. Vic Awards Office

64. Vic Global
International
Internships

66. ● Provides up to $10,000 in funding for students to travel, learn and gain
professional experiences internationally in the context of credit courses
● Eligible courses must involve an international experiential learning
component
Experiential learning activities include internships and other
work-integrated placements, research experiences, and fieldwork
● Domestic Vic students in any field or program of study are eligible, as well as
domestic students studying in a Vic program
Vic Global International Internships

67. ● Access financial support
to travel and learn in countries around
the world
Expand your horizons,
broaden your worldview and
experience new cultures
Make invaluable connections
and build a global network
Why Vic International Internships?
● Work in the field
and see firsthand how industries around
the world operate
Develop intercultural & global
professional skills essential for the
labour market
Boost your resume
and bring a global perspective to
employment opportunities

68. • Education & Society
• 6-week teaching placements at Branksome
Hall Asia in South Korea
• Material Culture & Semiotics
• 6-week placements in museums, galleries, or
cultural institutions
Examples of Vic International Internships
• Cross Cultural College
• Short-term summer professional
internships in Japan working with
Japanese companies
• U of T courses
• There are many U of T courses that
involve internships, placements, field-
work or research around the world

69. Complete Vic International Internship application form
• Submit the form at least 6 weeks prior to your international departure date
How to apply
Find your international experiential learning, research, or exchange course
• Consult all international opportunities or choose from our list of experiential learning opportunities
Receive your personalized funding package
• You will also receive all additional information needed before your departure

70. Learn more
www.vic.utoronto.ca/current-students/international-
experiential-learning/
Contact Wanda vic.globalinternships@utoronto.ca

71. Thank You
for attending!
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Lobby for Q&A