VCC International Newsletter - December 2017

Do you have any questions or suggestions? Email ieservices@vcc.ca, or visit our office at Room 100, Downtown Campus.

Staying Healthy on a Plane Are you planning to travel this holiday season? See these 10 tips on staying healthy when travelling by plane.

Happy Holidays! From all of us at VCC International Education, we wish you a

joyous holiday season and a very Happy New Year! Jewellery Art & Design Christmas Sale

Find a gift at the Jewellery Art & Design students annual sale. When: Wed, Dec 13 to Fri, Dec 15 from 10am to 3pm Where: Atrium at the DTN Campus (outside the Library)

VCC Holiday Kick Off Mornings

Tuesday, Dec 5: Broadway Campus (at both the Broadway and East 7th entrances)

Thursday, Dec 7: Downtown Campus (at the Hamilton/Dunsmuir entrance only)

Everyone is invited for apple cider, hot chocolate and festive treats! From 8:00 to 9:30am.

IMPORTANT: December Travel

If you are planning to travel outside of Canada and return for classes in January, remember to check your immigration documents – study permit and Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) (if applicable) or Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) - to ensure they will be valid when you plan to re-enter Canada.

Please visit the Immigration, Refugee & Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website for information on renewing your documents. To speak to an immigration officer about your documents, call 1-888-242-2100.

NOTE: The Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is an entry requirement for visa-exempt foreign nationals who fly to Cana-da (Exceptions: US citizens and visitors with a valid visa). For more information and to view an informative video, visit the IRCC website (video under ‘Flying to Canada?’).

When there’s snow check online before you go. During a weather event, check the VCC website All campus closure notices will be posted there and on myVCC. You can also sign up to receive emergency notifications from VCC here Want to know more? Mass notification FAQs are available on myvcc.ca.

Vancouver Winter Events & Activities

Are you staying in Metro Vancouver and looking for some-thing to do over the winter break? Check out the Top 10 Van-couver Winter Events & Activities and Winter Adventures In and Around Vancouver. Enjoy!

VCC Holiday Closure Friday, Dec 22 to Monday, Jan 1

The College will re-open on Tuesday, Jan 2, 2018.

Job Search Skills Workshops

Need to find a job, but don’t know where to start? The Job Search Skills Workshop is for you!

Register for either Wed Dec 6, OR Wed, Dec 13 from 12:15-12:45pm, DTN Library on the Library events calendar.