Category: Newsletters
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Grade 12 Winter Art Show A Celebration of Creativity
CIC Winter Art Show is on display! Come to the lobby and Living Wall Lounge and experience our students’ talent in many styles of art. Thanks to Mrs. Kakoz and her Art Portfolio class for setting up and curating the pieces around the school for everyone to enjoy. An art portfolio is a collection of…
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Early Offers from Universities in Canada, USA, UK, Australia and New Zealand
Many of our graduating students have received early offers of admissions and scholarships from universities in Canada, USA, UK, Australia and New Zealand. Congratulations! The first round of offers arrived as early as November 2022. If you haven’t received any offer yet, don’t panic. Most admission decisions will be made by universities in the coming…
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CIC Celebrates Lunar New Year With Many Traditions and a Trip to NBA Game
Happy Lunar New Year, CIC! We wish all students and families most joy, health and happiness in 2023. During the past few days, the CIC community was thrilled to celebrate this auspicious festival with many traditions, including colorful decorations, wishing trees, cooking sessions, a multi-dish feast and a party in residence. Food is a great…
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CEMC Workshop Prepares CIC Students for Waterloo Math Contests
CIC math enthusiasts had a rare chance to meet with Dr. Ian Vanderburgh (left), Director of the University of Waterloo Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC), who visited yesterday to present a workshop on math contest preparation! The students were given problems to work on and were encouraged to explore various approaches to…
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Winter Semester Clubs Kick Off With Fun and Exciting Activities
It’s two weeks into the winter semester at Columbia International College! We’re thrilled to kick off on-campus clubs with fun and exciting activities for all students to join. Whether you want to develop soft skills that can help bring the best out of you, or you are interested in robotics and 3D printing which may…
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Why You Should Take Leadership Roles at CIC and What Interviews Are Like
We have completed the selection process for the student leaders of the winter semester. Yesterday’s leadership interview was fun and action-packed. It was an excellent opportunity to network with like-minded peers and gain teambuilding experience. Students worked in groups to showcase leadership skills and demonstrated why they are the best candidates for the positions. All…
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What is Peer Tutoring and How to Apply
Do you want to receive peer tutoring support or become a peer tutor yourself? All students are welcome to sign up! The tutoring coordinator will match students based on multiple criteria and then connects the students and introduces them to one another. Peer tutoring provides an opportunity to learn from your classmates and peers who…
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Exchange Students From Mexico Gain Life-changing Experience at CIC
Each year, Columbia International College welcomes exchanges students to the campus for a fabulous study abroad experience in Canada. Over the past four months, a group of exchange students from Mexico spent a full semester here at CIC, advancing English skills, expanding their potential in and out of classroom and getting exposed to the amazing…
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CIC Residence kick-Starts New Semester with Fun-filled Activities
Columbia International College residence is excited to bring all returning students back and welcome new students to the CIC community! We’re inviting everyone to open their mind to new opportunities, develop new friendships, and build life-enriching experiences through a variety of life-enriching activities. Here’s a summary of CIC January 2023 residence activities. Mark the calendar,…
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Orientation Day Helps New Students Get Settled in
Columbia International College is excited to welcome new students to the CIC family through a series of orientation activities, introducing them to the Total Care teams and academic department heads, and offering them an overview of essential policies, procedures, resources and opportunities for a smooth transition to life in Canada. The new students are also…