ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ

English Conversation Programs offer multiple ways to connect with other students, practice conversational English and learn about different cultures.

Conversation partners

This program matches an English Language Learner (ELL) ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ student and a volunteer fluent English-speaking ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ student to meet weekly for one hour to discuss a variety of topics and practice conversational English. Students get to learn about other cultures and languages, develop communication and leadership skills and share their experiences in Canada and at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ. Recruitment occurs during the first month of each term.

Snacks & Chats

This program is a great opportunity to connect with other ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ students from around the world, share and gain familiarity with Canadian culture, and practice conversational English language skills. These sessions are scheduled on recurring days of the week each term.

If you are looking to develop or refine your leadership skills, Student Engagement has many opportunities to both learn about and practice these important life skills.

Leadership Workshop Series

These free interactive leadership workshops are designed to assist you in developing the essential leadership skills necessary to effectively participate in a rapidly changing workforce and world. These workshops focus on enhancing self-awareness, strengthening core leadership competencies and inspiring you to become leaders of positive change. Visit the Events & Activities page on the  for more information and to register for upcoming workshops.

The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ community is dynamic, diverse and continuously evolving. Student Engagement offers a variety of community development initiatives so that students can develop a sense of belonging and connection with the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ and wider community.

Experiential events and volunteer opportunities

Community initiative opportunities vary each term based on student interest and feedback. Visit the  regularly for current and upcoming community events.

Community partnerships

While you are a ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ student, you are also a member of the wider community of your campus of study. We partner with community organizations to provide students with experiential and professional development opportunities, as well as the chance to learn more about your community and ways that you can act as a leader of positive change. 

• ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Consent Culture is an initiative focused on ending sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) on campus and beyond. Each term, we offer a series of workshops which teach students the importance of consent, how to challenge norms that uphold rape culture, and provide information on college and community resources.
• To further foster your connection with the wider community, take advantage of off-campus events, volunteer opportunities and workshops offered by local community organizations, found on the Events & Activities page on the .

Student Ambassadors are upper-level students employed by Student Engagement who can help you learn more about college services and find opportunities to get involved in the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ community. Connect with a Student Ambassador in person at the Kitchener – Doon, Cambridge – Fountain Street, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Skilled Trades, and Waterloo campuses.

Interested in becoming a Student Ambassador? Job opportunities are posted throughout the year on .