Week 4 is already here! Are you taking advantage of all that is available to you?

Ongoing Weekly Workshops led by your Peer Leaders:

1.  Summary Paraphrase Study Group  

Improve your skills and confidence in these skills.

When:  Mondays

Where: D301 

Time: 3:00-4:00 pm

2.  Listen Up  

Improve your listening skills, build your vocabulary and enhance cultural knowledge.

When:  Tuesdays

Where:  Schedule B, D301

Time: 11-12pm

Where:  Schedule A, D301

Time: 12-1pm

3.  Speak Up 

Grab a coffee/juice and a cookie, practice conversation skills, improve your speaking confidence and meet new friends.

When:  Wednesdays

Where:  D309 

Time: 3:00-4:30 pm

4.  Writing Strategies
Practice Brainstorming, Outlining and effective writing skills.  

When:  Thursdays

Where:  D309

Time:   Schedule B,12-1:30pm

             Schedule A, 3-4:30pm

5.  Games Club

Meet new people and have a blast learning English in a fun and relaxed atmosphere!

Room:  D309

Time:  3:00 pm

VOLUNTEER PROGRAM:  Get Involved, Improve Your English, Meet New People, Gain Canadian Experience, Do Something Worthwhile, Gain a Sense of Belonging
Have you met Kurt?  Kurt is our volunteer coordinator and is happy to speak with you about volunteer activities at GBC and in the GTA.  Drop by D304 on Mondays and Tuesdays to meet with him or drop him a line at kaydiner@hotmail.ca. 
Check out the Volunteer Bulletin Board near the elevators for new postings.

REMINDERS:


1.  Scholarship Opportunities for International Students:  See this link for Information.
Deadine for applications:  March 15, 2012

2.  College Applications: And:  Are you planning to go to college in September 2012? Yes?!  Don't forget the Equal Consideration deadline is February 1st, 2012.

Here is the OCAS website for applications:  http://www.ontariocolleges.ca/ontcol/home.html

Great opportunity this Tues, January 31st for anyone requiring help with your online application:  The Entry Advisors, Ruth and Tracy, will be available for Sched B students from 11-12 and for Sched A students from 12-1 in the ESL Library, D313.  Seating is limited so first-come, first-served.