Stay tuned for International Week from Nov. 16 to 20!

Open to all #WesternU students and the campus community, International Week invites you to explore global learning, culture, and community.

Explore the full schedule at internationalweek.uwo.ca/events.

🌎 Meet Amelia, one of our Global Learning Ambassadors from @westernuFIMS.

She studied abroad in Arezzo, Italy and Liverpool, United Kingdom, which taught her that growth often comes from simply saying yes to new experiences.

Read more about Amelia at international.uwo.ca/spotlights/202….

We loved catching up with students from the St Andrews Exchange program over lunch last week!

Interested in studying in the UK? Each year, up to 4 Western students are selected for this exchange & receive a scholarship. Apply by Jan. 17!

Learn more: international.uwo.ca/learning/rober…

Join us at Global Café this week to celebrate Diwali. Bring your friends and try a fun diya painting activity.

Snacks will be available and it is open to all #WesternU students.

📅 November 5, 3–5 p.m.
📍International and Graduate Affairs Building Atrium

Meet Ariba, one of our Peer Guides!

A third-year @westernuScience student from Bangladesh, Ariba says one of her #WesternU highlights has been learning how to navigate life away from home, on her own.

Learn more about Ariba at international.uwo.ca/spotlights/202…

Thanks to everyone who came to Global Café this week! Hope you had a great time carving pumpkins and connecting with friends.

See you every Thursday from 3 to 5 p.m. at the International and Graduate Affairs Building Atrium!

👻 Happy Halloween, Mustangs!

🎃 Watch two #WesternU students play a special tic tac toe through challenges, trivia or guess the movie based on emoji. Feel the spookiness in the air!
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Alyssa is one of our Global Learning Ambassadors from @westernuFIMS.

“I want to help encourage students to take the risk and help them settle into a process that is fun and exciting, but can also be nerve-racking at times.” - Alyssa

Read more at international.uwo.ca/spotlights/202….

Thanks for letting us share in celebrating your achievements, Class of 2026! It was great to welcome many of you back to campus last week for #WesternU Convocation.

We are #PurpleAndProud of you and hope you stay in touch!

Join us at Global Café this week for Halloween Fun. Come and carve pumpkins, get your face painted and enter a costume contest.

Snacks will be available and it is open to all #WesternU students.

📅 October 29, 3–5 p.m.
📍International and Graduate Affairs Building Atrium

Meet Esther, one of our Peer Guides!

A second-year PhD candidate in @westernuEng from Ghana, Esther says she's happy to connect with new students, share her experiences, and help make their transition to #Western easier.

Learn more about Esther at international.uwo.ca/spotlights/202…

Thanks to everyone who came to this week's Global Café featuring @McIntoshGallery! Hope you had a great time making wall hangings and connecting with friends.

See you every Thursday from 3 to 5 p.m. at the International and Graduate Affairs Building Atrium!

Meet Tianyi, a third-year @westernuFIMS student and one of our Global Learning Ambassadors!

She studied abroad at Waseda University in Japan and says the self-growth and friendships it gave her will stay with her for a lifetime.

Read more about Tianyi at international.uwo.ca/spotlights/202…

Join us at Global Café this week to create three dimensions-inspired wall/door hanging based on the Three Dimension Exhibition from @McIntoshGallery.

📅 October 22, 3–5 p.m.
📍International and Graduate Affairs Building Atrium

Meet Claire from the United States. She graduated from @westernuFHS with a Master of Clinical Science degree.

She was excited by by how much the program prioritized research, collaboration and community involvement.

Learn more about Claire at international.uwo.ca/spotlights/202….

Need a place to study next week? Come to the Chu Centre on the second floor of the International and Graduate Affairs Building to work on assignments and prepare for exams!

Monday to Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday and Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Meet Anabelle, one of our Peer Guides!

Looking to study or to socialize between study breaks? All #WesternU students are welcome to drop by the Chu Centre Monday to Wednesday from 4–7 p.m.! 💜

Learn more about Anabelle at international.uwo.ca/spotlights/202….

It was great to see so many #WesternU Mustangs at the Go Abroad Fair last week!

Drop by our office to learn more about education abroad and application process. International Learning Coordinators and Global Learning Ambassadors are available from Monday to Thursday, 1-4 p.m.

Adam is one of our Global Learning Ambassadors, who studied abroad in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Thinking about going abroad? Stop by Monday to Thursday, 1–4 p.m., to chat with our Global Learning Ambassador team.

Read more about Adam at international.uwo.ca/spotlights/202….

International students, volunteers and global learning participants, if you're coming to campus for #WesternU Convocation, we'd love to celebrate with you!

Stop by our office on October 21 or 22 between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to say hello and grab a small gift!