How can I make positive connections with others on campus? Part of settling into a new place is building a new network of friends. An easy way to get started is by connecting with other newcomers – they need new friends as much as you do and some of them may even share your culture and language. One of the…
Have you watched a live, exciting game of Canadian football? If not, now is your chance to cheer on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers along with thousands of fans at Investors Group Field this month! Saturday, October 12, 2019 @ 3:00 pm vs. Montreal Alouettes Friday, October 25, 2019 @ 7:30 pm vs. Calgary Stampeders Tickets are limited to two per…
Red River College programs are designed to prepare students for successful employment. We are proud to produce graduates that are highly valued in the workforce, and there is a lot you can do right now to increase your chances of success upon graduation. Whether you are looking for a part-time job during your program, or getting started on your strategy…
The Academic Success Centre is offering a NEW support this term to all RRC students – the Communication Skills Help Desk. Do you need immediate assistance with your communication skills (oral or written) for an assignment? Do you want to develop your language & communication skills for your academic program and industry in general? Do you speak a first language…
We have free tickets with the Winnipeg Trolley Company for a Classic Winnipeg Tour on Saturday, October 5 from 2:00 – 4:30 pm. It will be an opportunity for you to “see the sights” and to learn more about the city! We will also have a fun activity and prizes. Highlights include: St. Boniface, Winnipeg’s charming French quarter; The Exchange…
5 tickets are available for the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra’s Soaring Strings: Mozart and Brahms concert. If you are a current student and interested in attending, send an e-mail to numali@rrc.ca with your name, student number, and which campus you prefer to pick up the tickets (EDC or NDC). Limit of three tickets and will be on a first come, first…
You’ve probably figured this out already; your Red River College program is challenging! You have to work hard to become employment-ready. Adjusting to academic life can be overwhelming, but with focus and organization you can take control and find study success. Check out this week’s Get Oriented (GO) success strategies and video tips for success.
The Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) is currently recruiting volunteers for the 2019 conference in Winnipeg at the RBC Convention Centre on November 17 – 20. There are volunteer requirements and description of duties so if you are interested and qualify, please contact Jenny Wang @ ywang67@rrc.ca.
Do you want to boost your knowledge about diversity and intercultural competence? Red River College offers an Intercultural Competence and Diversity Guide full of information, links, and resources! Our community is composed of people from diverse cultural backgrounds, including different national or ethnic affiliations, language, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical and cognitive abilities, spiritual beliefs, marital/parental status….
If you have recently arrived in Winnipeg, you may be spending as much time adjusting to the new city as you are to your new program. During the first few months, you may find that taking care of your basic needs can be more complicated than in the past. Making this new place your home will help you feel comfortable…