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In the second episode, 3 student coordinators share how you can become involved in Global Community Programs at SFU.

Episode Description

Our second episode is a continuation of our conversations with the peer program coordinators from International Services for Students. We talk all about how one can get involved on campus with Emeralde from the Global Community Peer Education Program, and Yse and Colin from the Global Connections Program.

 

Youtube Timestamps:

0:00-0:49 Introduction to Ep. 2

0:50-1:35 The differences between Peer Mentorship, Peer Education, and Peer Coaching

1:36-2:34 What is "Peer Education"?

2:35-4:29 What is "Peer Mentorship"?

4:30-8:05 What is "Peer Coaching"?

8:06-10:09 Events + Programming: Global Connections Program

10:10-12:56 Events + Programming: Global Community Peer Education Program

12:57-13:13 TL;DR Speed Q&A

13:14-13:47 "Which program are you a Peer Mentor vs. Peer Educator?"

13:48-17:35 "What are the commitments to volunteer?"

17:36-18:20 Ending

Originally published on June 11, 2021 on the SFU GlobalCast website.

Participants and Contributors
Audrey Shiu
Host
Emeralde
Guest
Yse
Guest
Colin
Guest

Beyond the Podcast

Tags:
Intercultural Communication
International
International Students
International Student Life
Peer Mentorship Global Connections Program
SFU Global Community
International Services for Students

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The Global Connections Program is a peer-support program designed to help new undergraduate students from international pathways including transfer students from Canadian post-secondary institutions (including Fraser International College) and incoming exchange students to SFU. This program provides the opportunity to learn about the culture of SFU while making new friends and exploring what the community has to offer. Learn more by visiting the SFU Global Connections Program website.

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