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Off-Campus Work Hours *Update*

As the spring semester unfolds, we have important updates regarding your off-campus work hours. Off-Campus Work Eligibility: From May 1st to August 31st, 2024, international students who meet the following criteria are eligible to work off-campus for up to 20 hours per week: Enroll as a full-time student at Red River College Polytechnic; Currently enroll in an academic program lasting…

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🌟 Discover Winnipeg’s Hidden Gems with Doors Open Winnipeg 2024! 🌟 

Have you started making plans for Doors Open Winnipeg 2024? Get ready to explore the built heritage treasures, cultural institutions, and historic streetscapes! This FREE event will be taking place on May 25th and 26th with lots of returning favorites and exciting new places for you to discover! Please visit them this May – it’s easy to join in the…

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Understanding How You Learn: Workshop Series

The Academic Success Centre is once again offering a four-part online workshop series during the Spring 2024 term called Understanding How You Learn!  In these workshops, we’ll discuss four topics which impact learning in significant ways: the brain, critical thinking, stress, and procrastination. Students will explore how these topics influence their learning and how to leverage this understanding to their time…

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Swing and Score Ladder Ball Challenge (NDC and EDC)

Are you ready to test your throwing skills? Think you have what it takes to be the Ladder Ball Champion? Come show off your swinging and tossing skills to compete for glory! Register in advance for our Ladder Ball Challenge and see how many points you can score out of nine. Drop-ins are also welcome! REGISTER: NDC – Tuesday, May 28, 2024…

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Staying Compliant with Your Study Permit Conditions

As a study permit holder, you must meet several conditions. If you do not meet these conditions, you may lose your student status and study permit. You may also have to leave Canada. As a study permit holder, you must: be enrolled at a designated learning institution (DLI) unless you’re exempt show you’re actively pursuing your studies, unless you’re exempt, by being…

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Video Tutorials for Immigration Applications

Immigration applications sometimes can be tricky, and we are here to help. In addition to written instructions, we have recently included video tutorials assisting with your permits and visa applications.   To access video tutorials: Create IRCC Secure Account Change DLI Number Temporary Resident Visa Application Study Permit Extension Application Co-op Work Permit Application Post-Graduation Work Permit Application (*RRC Polytech…

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International Student Ambassador Reflection – Phuong Tran

Becoming an ambassador at Red River College Polytechnic is one of the biggest memories that I will keep forever in my life. Changing to a new life in a new country is never an easy thing to do for anyone, especially me when I decided for this big move when I am over 40 years old; therefore, I was at…

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International Student Ambassador Reflection – Tadiwanashe Stancilas Takawira

Reflecting on my journey, I am grateful to the team at the Centre of International Education and Global Partnerships for the opportunity to learn and grow, and for their support throughout the program. As a member of the diverse community at Red River College Polytechnic, I was inspired by the stories of fellow students. I felt grateful for the guidance…

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International Student Ambassador Reflection – Vishal Singh

Embracing Growth: My Journey as an Ambassador at RRC Polytech As I reflect on my journey as an ambassador at RRC Polytech, I am grateful for the opportunities it has provided me and the growth it has facilitated in various aspects of my life. As I write this blog post, I keep in mind the diverse audience of staff and…

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International Student Ambassador Reflection – Mehak Badhwar

Becoming and serving as an International Student Ambassador at Red River College Polytechnic is one of the crucial aspects that assisted me in learning and improving my abilities and inner self. After careful consideration of numerous factors, I, Mehak Badhwar, have been selected as an International Student Ambassador. My motivation for taking this route stemmed from my observations of how…

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