November in Ontario marks the transition from autumn to winter. The vibrant fall colours begin to fade, and cooler temperatures set in, often bringing the first snowfall of the season. It's a great time to enjoy cozy indoor activities, warm drinks, and prepare for the upcoming winter holidays. Don’t forget to dress warmly and check out local events like holiday markets and light festivals that start popping up across the province! |
Monthly Immigration Workshop: Extending Study Permit and Understanding "Maintained Status" (Hybrid)
Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
When does your study permit expire? Do you know what "maintained status" means? At this workshop, we will help you understand how you can apply to extend your study permit and why it’s important to apply early. Questions regarding Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) and co-op work permit are also welcomed. This is a hybrid workshop, and you can choose to attend either online or in person.
Register HERE.
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Graduating International Student Experience (GISE)
Are you finishing your program this December?
While it is exciting to think about graduation and your future, it is also important for you to get the information you need and take the necessary steps to cross the finish line. In early November, all graduating international students will be emailed about the GISE program, which will be offered through DC Connect.
Don’t forget to go through the 7 steps in GISE by December 31, 2025.
Questions? Contact us.
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Living a Healthy Lifestyle – Stay Active Indoors This NovemberAs the weather gets colder and days grow shorter, it can be harder to stay physically active. But regular movement is essential for your physical and mental well-being, especially during busy academic months. Here are a few easy ways to stay active indoors:
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Stretch Between Study Sessions: Take short breaks to stretch or walk around your space. It helps reduce stress and improve focus.
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Try Online Workouts: Many free videos offer yoga, dance, or strength training you can do in your room, no equipment needed.
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Use Campus Resources: Check free fitness classes HERE.
Staying active is about finding small ways to move more throughout your day. For more tips, visit Durham Region’s Healthy Routines Guide.
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🌍 Ready to level up? Become a Global Learner at DC!
Unlock your unique badge. Expand your world. Set yourself apart.Are you ready to go beyond the classroom and embrace a future where your global mindset matters? Join the Global Learner Recognition Program and show the world you’re someone who thinks bigger, learns broadly, and acts globally.
What you get:
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Gain real-world skills in cultural awareness, global connections, global learning, and sustainability.
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Pick up a digital “Global Learner” badge at graduation — perfect for your LinkedIn profile.
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Participate in meaningful activities you’re already doing (or could do): joining clubs, taking global-themed courses, volunteering, and more.
Click on this link to find out more information
🙂 Get Global - Durham College
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Home@DC Online Orientation Modules
This is a friendly reminder to complete the Home@DC International Student Orientation Modules if you haven’t already. These modules are designed to help you navigate life in Canada and include essential information such as:
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How to dress for the winter
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Understanding consent
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Staying safe from scams
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Financial literacy
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Your rights as a worker in Canada ...and much more!
Completing the modules will help you feel more confident and prepared as you begin your journey here.
If you’ve already completed them—great job! If not, there’s still time. Please log in and finish them as soon as possible.
They are located in your DC connect, in the Fall 2025 tab and it looks like this:
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Remembrance Day is observed across Canada on November 11 to honour the men and women who have served—and continue to serve—in the Canadian Armed Forces. The date marks the anniversary of the Armistice agreement that ended the First World War in 1918, at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.
Canadians commemorate this day with two minutes of silence at 11:00 a.m., wearing red poppies as a symbol of remembrance, and attending ceremonies at cenotaphs (war memorials) in cities and towns.
The poppy tradition was inspired by the poem In Flanders Fields, written by Canadian soldier John McCrae. Remembrance Day is a time for reflection, gratitude, and learning about Canada's history of military service and peacekeeping. While it is a statutory holiday in some provinces, in Ontario it is observed but not a mandated day off work or school. veterans.gc.ca
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International Student Mentorship Program
Recruiting mentors and mentees for our International Student Mentorship Program!
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Attention Durham College International Students! We are currently recruiting mentors and mentees for our International Student Mentorship program. The program is designed to help first-semester international students in their journey at Durham College and life in Canada. Mentors and mentees are asked to meet (physically, virtually, email, etc.) at least 3 times in the Fall 2025 term (September to December). They may choose to meet more than that if they wish. Meetings and advising scheduling will be determined between the mentor and their mentee. Mentors will gain quality experience helping others, and mentees will benefit from being able to have their questions answered from those who have knowledge of and experience with Durham College and living in Canada. We will also host two mingling events, with refreshments and prizes, and provide recognition to mentors that successfully meet their mentees 3 or more times throughout the term. Details of this and the ability to sign up can be found here on our program webpage. Thank you for your interest!
Thank you for your interest!
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For details and to sign up, click HERE.
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International Ask-Us-Anything Sessions (Online)
Have questions? We have answers!
If you have questions about immigration, tuition, second program, health care or anything else, the International Education team members are here to help!
Register for these online sessions HERE.
Every Tuesday 9:30-10:00 AM, ET
Every Thursday 3:00-3:30 PM, ET
the virtual meeting will be held in MS Teams
Tuesdays: Join the meeting
Thursdays: Join the meeting
These drop-in sessions will run for 30 minutes each time.
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