Life Skills
This type of scam usually involves high pay, no interview, and asking for money up front.
Job Scam
This document is your class roadmap and often includes deadlines and expectations.
Syllabus
In Canada, your landlord must follow specific steps to enter your home. This protects your what?
tenant rights or privacy rights
This is the process of adjusting to a new culture and environment.
Acculturation: Acculturation is a process in which an individual adopts, acquires and adjusts to a new cultural environment as a result of being placed into a new culture, or when another culture is brought to someone
This professional team on campus can help with your study permit, visas, and work questions.
Immigration Team at Algoma University
If someone contacts you urgently saying you’ll be deported unless you pay, it’s likely this.
scam or fraudulent threat
If you need help with writing or tutoring, you should visit this on campus.
Learning Centre
In Ontario, this type of job may pay cash but can come with unsafe or exploitative conditions.
under-the-table or cash job
International students can drop by this group to discuss wellness topics and meet peers.
Coffee & Connect
You can email this address to book an appointment with an Immigration Advisor.
immigration@algomau.ca
This Canadian term for electricity might confuse you if you're from outside the country.
hydro bill
This is the professional and respectful way to ask your professor about class expectations
sending a polite email or asking in person respectfully
If you feel unsafe at work, you have this right
the right to refuse unsafe work
Feeling out of place in a new environment is common and called this.
culture shock
This permit is required for international students to study legally in Canada.
Study Permit
When someone asks for your SIN or banking info for no clear reason, it's a red flag for this
dentity theft or a scam
You are expected to complete these before class to stay on track.
assigned readings
A lease should clearly outline rent, terms, and tenant/landlord responsibilities. Always do this before signing.
read and understand the lease agreement
This system of people and services is essential for your mental health and wellbeing
a support system
If you're graduating and want to work in Canada, what do you need
Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP)
Before acting on a suspicious offer, you should always do this.
verify with a trusted source or do research
In class, asking questions and showing engagement are part of good what?
classroom etiquette
This legal organization provides general information about housing and employment rights.
CLEO (Community Legal Education Ontario)
Who can you reach out to on campus if you are feeling overwhelmed?
The Wellness team
Wellness@algomau.ca
28 Main street East
How many hours can I work on/off campus?
reach out to the Immigration team for further information