Making Friends

ISO Programs and Events

International Peer Groups

Making new friends is an important part of adjusting to life on campus and in Saskatoon.  A great way to do this is to join an International Peer Group.  International Peer Groups have up to 10 new international students and are lead by two or three International Peer Leaders (IPL's).  Group members meet at the Welcome and continue to provide support for each other throughout the term.

Becoming an International Peer Group Member

International Peer Leaders

International Graduate Student Program

The International Graduate Student Program is a peer-led support program for international graduate students and their families. This service will enable international graduate students to receive information and support from fellow graduate students and is aimed at aiding and enhancing your experience as students at the University. If you want more information on this program, please contact the ISO.

Cross Cultural Events

During the year, the International Student Office hosts many events in collaboration with other student associations and university groups on campus. These events include International Week, International Education Week and other cross-cultural celebrations. Keep up-to-date on these events by visiting our website and calendar. We will also keep you informed through your PAWS email account.

If you want more information, or if you want to get involved, please contact the ISO. Your involvement is always welcome!

Student Associations and Clubs

International Student Associations

There are many ways to connect with students from all around the globe. The U of S has over 1300 international students from more than 82 countries! Meet some of them by joining the International Student Association and the cultural associations.

Individual associations organize social events and provide useful information to new students coming to the U of S. To contact an association, e-mail the president or contact the International Student Office

Association	Contact E-mail
AIESEC Saskatoon	aiesec.sk.lcp@gmail.com
African Students Association (ASA)	sharonkayira@yahoo.com
Association of Nigerians, Saskatoon (ANS)	sadiyalama@yahoo.ca
Chinese Students & Scholars Association (CSSA)	cssa.lei@usask.ca
India Student Association (ISA)	isa_usask@hotmail.com
Indonesian Students Association (PAMINDA)	xxj449@mail.usask.ca
International Student Association	fmc977@mail.usask.ca
Iranian Graduate Student Association (IGSA)	hoz130@mail.usask.ca
Korean Students Association (KSA)	rcp002@mail.usask.ca
Malaysian Student Association (MASA)	sht969@mail.usask.ca
Persian Student Association (PSA)	psa.usask@gmail.com
Taiwanese Student Association (TSA)	ytc444@mail.usask.ca gavin55646@hotmail.com
Thai Student Association in Saskatoon (TSASK)	nar072@mail.usask.ca
WUSC	wuscsaskatoon1@gmail.com
Saudi Student’s Association	moa738@mail.usask.ca
Nepalese Students’ Association	dir465@mail.usask.ca

There are also many other clubs and associations on campus that you can join, learn new things and make new friends. Here are a couple of good places to start:

1. USSU campus clubs and associations
   
   
2. St. Thomas More College student associations
   
   
3. Edwards School of Business Student Clubs and Associations
   
   
4. Arts & Science Student Clubs and Associations
   
   
5. Education Students’ Society
   
   
6. College of Engineering Clubs and Associations
   
   
7. College of Law Student Clubs and Associations
   
   
8. Nursing Student Society
   
   
9. Western College of Veterinary Medicine Student Associations
   
   
10. Multifaith Chaplains Association
    The Multi-faith Chaplains Association can be your first point of contact for connecting with peers in your faith community or speaking to someone from your faith community in times of difficulty.
    
    
11. Arts & Recreation
    Campus life has much to offer you in terms of sports and recreation and even a campus choir! To stay fit, get involved in recreational or try out for a team, visit Campus Recreation. If you like to sing and want to meet other students and community members in a creative way, why not join the University chorus?
    
    
12. Keep up-to-date with what is happening! There are many events and activities happening on campus and in Saskatoon. Here are some ways to keep yourself up-to-date:
    

• Check your PAWS Announcements or your email account
• Join the Global Commons Connection PAWS Group (Please contact the ISO if you need help joining)
• The Sheaf (student newspaper)
• On Campus News
• Planet S Magazine
• Saskatoon Star Pheonix (daily newspaper)

Community and Family Resources

There are also many different community programs that you, your spouse and your family can get involved in.  For more information on this, please look at the Community and Family Resources section.