Support Services for International Students at GSC
At Global Student Centre, international students can find accessible support services throughout your academic journey at SFU, from transitioning to university life in Canada to ongoing assistance during your studies.
International Student Experience Support
Who is International Student Experience Support for?
Open to all international undergraduate and graduate students.
What are the benefits of International Student Experience Support?
A dedicate Coordinator, International Student Experience (Hanna Lee) is available to:
- Help you navigate the resources available to international students on and off campus
- Support your transition, settlement, and cultural adjustment in Canada
- Provide you with tools and strategies to enhance your educational journey at SFU
- Guide your personal development to enrich your overall transition experience
This service is accessible for you both in-person at the Global Student Centre (AQ 2013) and virtually via Zoom.
No appointments are necessary to access this service— please refer to our GSC Calendar for the drop-in schedule.
For those who prefer to plan ahead, you can pre-book an appointment with Hanna Lee by logging in to Advisor Link.
Academic Writing Support
Student Learning Commons (SLC) Graduate Writing Facilitators are coming to the Global Student Center. Graduate Writing Facilitators are current SFU graduate students trained to offer support and guidance with academic writing. They will be available to chat about your writing needs about:
- Writing a thesis statement
- Paragraph structure and organization
- Analytical and Concise writing
- Reflective or journal writing
- Ethical use of sources
- Quoting and paraphrasing sources
No appointments are necessary to access this service— just come meet with Graduate Writing Facilitators to chat about your writing needs.