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MainConnect NewslettersSurreyJanuary 2020 Surrey Newsletter

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January 2020 Surrey Newsletter

"Sometimes you just have to jump out the window and grow wings on the way down." - Ray Bradbury

Events

Welcome Back
January 1, 2020

Hello, 

We welcome back all our students after their winter break!

Announcements

Graphic Design Technology Program

We have Graphic Design Technology program starting this year! If you have any questions or inquiries, we'd love to hear from you! 

January is an Exciting Time

We have a good number of students joining us this month and we wish to welcome everyone aboard!

Accounting Students

Here is a photo of our Accounting students, and their instructor Aziz. We have classes on two floors and we are located in a busy part of Surrey. 

 

Victoria

Here is a great photo taken from the ferry to Vancouver Island by one of our students! Victoria is a city on Vancouver Island, which is only a ferry ride away from the lower mainland. Victoria is said to has the second highest number of restaurants per capita in North America, only second to San Francisco.

Food For Thought

Reward yourself whenever you achieve a specific goal. It can be in the form of food, a trip to see a loved one, seeing a movie, celebrating family time, or just some time off. These things not only help to distress us, but they also help us improve our productivity.

Graduation Hall

This is a photo of the hall where the previous graduation was held. 

Beaches in British Columbia

Here's a great shot of one of the beaches in Vancouver. Did you know that British Columbia has over 27,000 km of coastline?

Flowers and Greenery

From this photo, you can get a glimpse of Canada Place. We strongly encourage our students to see and explore the beautiful British Columbia (in between studying) so that you feel that you made the most of your time here!

Diploma to Degree

  • Did you know there are various options to expand and upgrade from your diploma program with our college and later do a degree?
  • Also, foreign degrees and converting credits within the local Canadian education system can be explored, so newcomers to Canada can build new careers and explore opportunities within Canada.

Wisdom

Wisdom comes in various shapes and forms. There is always something new to learn from each other. We encourage our students to grow and do well in life. Here a comic photo for you to look and cherish. 

New Assistant Director of Admissions

Welcome Sabbir Hossain, new Assistant Director of Admissions! We wish him the very best for all his future endeavours.

Euro Day!

Euro is a currency which is commonly used in Europe for currency exchange. The euro currency came into existence for first time on January 1, 1999. So, happy Euro day everyone!

Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Down syndrome is a medical condition in which a person has an extra chromosome. Individuals with down syndrome have an increased risk of medical conditions such as congenital heart defects, respiratory and hearing problems, Alzheimer’s disease, etc. There are various organizations throughout Canada and the world that work towards supporting this population.

Scenic Picture of East Coast of Canada

INTERESTING FACT:

Did you know around 94% of the population lives on the island of Newfoundland, even though Labrador has twice the area and is connected to the mainland?

Education Assistant Program

Here is a wonderful photo of our Education Assistant students' classroom project. Each student left a handprint on the sheet and made it into a wonderful collage. Did you know that the Education Assistant program includes two practicum placements? Check out our website or ask your campus director for more details.

LiLou: The World's First Airport Therapy Pig

San Francisco International Airport has its own "therapy" pig. Her duties include greeting passengers with her hoof, taking pictures with people, and playing music for them on a toy piano. Isn't that incredible?

Happy Chinese New Year

Wishing everyone a happy and a prosperous Chinese New Year, starting January 25, 2020!

New Year Resolutions

What's your new year resolution for 2020? Happy New Year's 2020 everyone!

Welcoming our new Campus Director

We like to welcome our new campus director, Alberto.He has worked previously with the company in operations department and other administrative roles. We hope that we has a good experience working with the campus.

Snow warnings throughout BC

We would like to inform our students and everyone that we are expecting snow this week this month. So please dress warmly and stay indoors when possible. Thank you. 

History of snow days in Canada

In January of 1999, Toronto was seriously snowed in, and the army helped in clearing out the snow off the streets and the pavements. 

Cold Weather Survival Tips

Dress warmly, stay active, and dress in layers.