Columbia International College

Category: Student Life

  • CIC Launches Contact Tracing Tool

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    Harvey Jiang
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    CIC has introduced REACH App to all students and staff. All are required to use their phone to scan tags or QR codes around the school building which checks them in at various locations. Contact Tracing Reports will be accessed by Security Management, only in the event of a positive case of COVID-19. Student safety and well-being are at the heart of Total Care…

  • Welcome Olympics Closing with Smiles and Treats

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    Harvey Jiang
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    After seven days of fun games and activities, CIC’s Welcome Olympics come to an end with prizes, funnel cake & ice cream, and lots of new friendships. New and returning students participated with their teams in two rounds of activities per day where they had a chance to mingle with other teams, work together, and…

  • Lots of Clubs and Activities Await Students

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    Harvey Jiang
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    Meaningful extracurricular activities will be offered to CIC students this fall. Teacher-led clubs will start running on August 25. Students, based on their interests, will take part in defining which activities will be running. During their first week of classes, all students will select their preferred activities. On the second week, Club Sign-up will take place.  At CIC we believe in experiences that go beyond the classroom…

  • CIC Summer Camp Finished on University of Toronto Campus

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    Harvey Jiang
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    CIC and University of Toronto delivered an exclusive Summer Camp program to CIC students living in Residence during the summer. During the Global Citizenship Challenge program, CIC students:  had lessons with University of Toronto professors  had a practical component to apply their knowledge  received their program certificate at the University’s St. George campus  Sixteen CIC students have successfully completed the Global Citizenship Challenge (GCC) co-hosted by the University of Toronto and CIC.  The program was an intensive experience in team-building and problem solving for motivated students…

  • Fun-filled Orientation to Promote Friendship

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    Harvey Jiang
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    Plenty of opportunities are planned for new and returning students to connect with peers and make new friends! As soon as quarantine is over, CIC students living in Residence will join a Welcome Barbecue, Games Day, Niagara Falls, Adventure Trip and a 2-week School-Wide Olympics! The Total Care team is ready to roll out the events starting…

  • Fun-filled Summer Camps Available to CIC Students Living in Residence

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    Harvey Jiang
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    Starting this week, CIC students living on campus can join fun and educational summer camps where they can learn new skills like Golf, advance in specific areas like Leadership and Debate, make friends, and keep active.   CIC summer camp returns to Northcliffe Campus with a variety of fun-packed programs students can join. From sports and International Kitchen to trips and gardening, we are excited to see students enjoying their favourite activities. Our Student Leadership Development team has carefully…

  • CIC Alumni Meet Current Students to Offer Advice and Share Experiences

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    Harvey Jiang
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    Three of CIC’s top graduates from previous years joined a group of current students to answer questions, share first-hand experience and offer the best advice for successful post-secondary application and University life experience.  Our weekly High Achievers meeting had three very special guest speakers this week:  Julia Zhu, CIC ’20 studying Engineering and Science at the University of Toronto St. George.  Maria…

  • High Achievers Get Support Weekly

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    Harvey Jiang
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    CIC runs weekly meetings where a group of High Achievers can take part in specialized activities based on their interests and university goals. The point is to explore a variety of experiences and learn new skills while building foundations for success in university and future careers.  High Achievers are Grade 11 and 12 students who consistently earns top grades in…

  • Helping the Children in Ecuador

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    In December 2019, 14 students from Columbia International College went to Gulag, Ecuador. Their purpose on that trip was to help build a new classroom and washroom facility for the primary school. Our students got the chance to connect with the local students and simultaneously learned about the historical context that caused indigenous communities in…

  • Healthy Foods for Ultimate Health

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    Laura Castillo
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    Today Liz Pearson came to Columbia International College (CIC) to speak to students about the relationship of food with mental health, explaining how eating a balanced meal can provide optimal happiness and well-being. For over 25 years, Liz Pearson has been researching, speaking and writing about nutrition and providing insightful lessons about eating healthy.  As…