Student Initiatives
Immigrant and Refugee Student Club (IRSC)
The Immigrant and Refugee Student Club (IRSC) consists of immigrant and refugee students at UÂ鶹´«Ã½ who:
- Support one another socially and academically
- Create a sense of belonging among the immigrant and refugee populations
- Work with IRSS staff to overcome the challenges of transition and retention by encouraging peers to seek help when needed
- Act as a voice for immigrants and refugees within The University of Â鶹´«Ã½
- Take the lead in planning IRSS social student events
IRSS-IRSC goals are both short and long-term.
Short Term Goals:
- Make connections within UÂ鶹´«Ã½’s student bodies and groups
- Promote IRSS immigrant and refugee activities to incoming students
- Be active on social media to share and promote the group activities or events
Long Term Goals:
- Establish a stable group that provides help and supports to immigrant/refugee students
- Be connected with the immigrant/refugee youth organizations in Â鶹´«Ã½ and Manitoba
- Give support to newcomer students in community agencies when needed and serve as role models and mentors
- Engage newcomer student populations through dedicated events for UÂ鶹´«Ã½ refugee students
- Create a space to reflect on the journeys of those in an IRSS-IRSC, as well as for immigrant and refugee populations
- Help plan and participate in the IRSS cultural day in November each year
- Students who participated in the IRSS social activities can approach a team leader and express her/his interest in wanting to get involved in the group
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