Lakehead University

From India, To Canada
Sept’ 2016
Lakehead University
India Advisor
Deepak Mehta
Lakehead University – Quick Facts
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Lakehead University was founded on July 1st, 1965
Lakehead University is situated on two campuses in Thunder Bay &
Orillia
51 years of existence
Over 60 degree programs offered in 10 faculties of studies
Over 9,700 students enrolled including about 1,000 international
students
320 Strong faculty member team
55000 Alumni around the world
50+ student groups you can join
Student to faculty ratios: Thunder Bay 19:1, Orillia 17:1
50% of classes have less than 25 students and 80% of classes have less
than 50 students
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Thunder Bay 1.5 hours flight
from Toronto
(18 flights
every single
day)
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Orillia – 1.5
hours drive
from Toronto
Lakehead’s Advantages
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Airport pick ups
International Student Orientation
Small class sizes
Excellent student support
Research excellence
International opportunities
The campus experience
Natural environment
Top Ten most beautiful university campuses in
Canada - Ranked by ‘The Huffington Post’
Have You Applied For Visa…?
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Receive Unconditional Letter of Acceptance
Accept the offer by paying the Confirmation Deposit - CAD 100 for Graduate
programs and CAD 200 for the Undergraduate programs
GIC deposit of CAD 10,000 (Recommended proof for the living expenses)
Pay 1st year tuition fee (Recommended)
Apply for Study Permit
Book your on campus accommodation once you get the study permit:
o Those planning to live on campus are required to book the preferred option
which is sent to them in their orientation packet, and to pay the $500 non
refundable deposit to reserve their room. This should be done as far in
advance as possible. If students wait, they run the risk of residence filling
up.
o The housing form and deposit should be mailed only after receiving the Visa
Have You Applied For Visa…?
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Register for the courses through Myinfo account
Ensure that your Tuition fess is paid before August 15th, 2016
Fill up all the required forms that you have received as a part of
Welcome Kit from the Lakehead International Department
Book your free Airport Pick up
Arrive in Thunder Bay
International Orientation Week Starting August 31st 2016
 Start Your Program 
India – Toronto – Thunder Bay
Fly from the following cities to
Toronto
 Mumbai
 Delhi
 Bangalore
 Hyderabad
 Chennai
 Kochi
 Ahmedabad
Three ports of
entry in Canada
 Toronto
 Montreal
 Vancouver
* It is recommended to take a direct flight from Delhi to Toronto
(Air Canada) and then Toronto to Thunder bay
** Our Team will be there to pick you at the Thunderbay Airport
Arrival in Canada
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Book the refundable tickets after you receive the Unconditional Letter of Acceptance and
apply for the study permit. Make sure that arrive at Campus
Direct flight to Toronto is recommended, if not too expensive via Air Canada about 14 hours
flight.
Highly recommended to have a gap of 4 - 5 hours between two flights if unable to book a
direct flight to Toronto.
Please fill the International student pre-arrival form to book the free airport pick up services
available from August 21st to Sept 5th Only.
Please book the tickets to arrive on Campus between August 21st to August 29th as the
International Orientation starts on August 31st.
Check the list of items which are prohibited by Airports and Airlines.
Check with Airline on the flying points specially with Star Alliance (Air Canada) and JP Miles
program (Jet Airways)(Recommended)
ONLY IN CASE OF EMERGENCY OR FOR FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS/DELAYS PLEASE
CONTACT, THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVISOR IMMEDIATELY AT +1 (807) 6278701
Documents One Must Carry – Hand Luggage
Carry the following documents safely in your hand baggage's as they may be required
during the immigration checks.
1)
Valid Passport and a Valid Study Permit (Original and Photocopies)
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Original Letter of Acceptance (Photocopies)
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All receipts of payment (1st year tuition fees + GIC - Highly recommended)
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Evidence of adequate funds for your stay in Canada
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Letter of introduction being issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada
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Any other documents recommended by the visa office
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A list of items, in duplicate, for all the items you are carrying along with an
approximate value of the items.
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A record of immunization and Travel Insurance
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All your Educational documents like Grade 10th, 12th transcripts, Transcripts of
Graduation and Proof od Degree, GRE, GMAT, IELTS Scores, Recommendation
Letters etc in original as well as attested copies
10) Air Tickets printouts
Keep these documents in your Carry on bag
Baggage Information
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Usually with most of the airlines two checked- in bags for 23 kilograms and
one carry on bag for 7 kilograms are allowed.
TSA Locks- Transportation Security Administration (TSA) locks are a must.
These locks can be opened by security officers using universal "master" keys
so that the locks may not have to be cut. These locks are available at airports
and travel stores nationwide. The packaging on the locks indicates whether
they can be opened by TSA.
Carry items like toothbrush, small tube of paste, face wash, small towel in your
hand bag and one change of clothes.
It is recommended to have items in zip lock pouches.
Large lotions, perfume bottles aren’t allowed in carry on bags. Do not carry
any toiletries with a volume of over 100 ml.
Utensils/Clothes – Must Carry
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T shirts (round neck, collard) & Jeans( Blue and Black)
Formal Shirts and Pants, and atleast one set of formal suit with ties
Shorts, track pants, swimming gear, hangers, alarm clock, iron, Sewing kit,
Towels, Bed Covers XL, Pillow cases, Pillow. All sorts of shoes, but at least one
formal and one sneakers. Shoe polish ,Sweater and one light jacket for the
flight.
You should aim at investing in one good long overcoat from Canada
itself.(keep 150-200 CAD for its purchase).
Indian wear formal and casual, toothpaste, shaving foam, razors, soap and a
case, shampoo, creams, sunscreen, Hair oil, comb, deodorant, nail cutter, ear
buds.
Utensils: Pan with lids, spoons, plates, knife, chopping board, chapatti roller,
Water bottle, Tea strainer and Pressure Pan.
Calling Cards
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Carry from India only if it is really
required as this is very expensive
Matrix offers a sim card and even
for your stop overs
Purchase when in country as most
operators offer lucrative
international calling plan
Carry your old sim card as most
Airports are wifi enabled- use
skype/viber etc
Few Vendors will have a desk in
orientation who can help you to
obtain the local phone number.
Health
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Full body check-up: Treatments are very
expensive in the Canada, in particular
Dental
Immunizations needs to be taken, health
form A to be completed
Insurance: Travel insurance. All
international students are required to
have UHIP health insurance. Policies from
your home country will not take the place
of this mandatory insurance.
Medicines: Get as many basic tablets as
possible.
UHIP Health insurance plan is a mandate
for all International students.
Electricals
Other Useful Information
Electronics are mostly cheaper in
the Canada but you may take these
from India, if you want:
 External Hard Drive Disk
 Laptop: If you have your own
laptop, bring it.
 Indian pin to Canada/North
America pin converters: 2-3
(very important)
 Please note that if you are
carrying electric kettle or
electric rice cookers, you should
note that Canadian voltage is
110 volts, 60 Hertz.
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You should learn to prepare food
like rice, dal, roti, tea and coffee
Learn household work like
Cleaning, Moping, Polishing
shoes and laundering
As you are aware that winter in
Canada is very cold, please take
woollen wear like sweaters,
jackets, gloves, socks, and cap
Canadian Currency
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You should carry Forex of CAD $ 3000 to $ 5000 CAD in form of
Demand Draft, Travellers Cheque.
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Carry in the form of cash of around CAD 800-900 for immediate
purchases like sim cards, food and winter coats and change of CAD 15
– 20.
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Take the currency for the country where there is a flight to halt during
the journey for small purchases like tea and snacks. Even the credit
cards should work
International Orientation – Must Attend
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We help you apply for your social security card
Separate desk for telecom carriers with special tariff
plans for students
We have a separate desk for local employers so you
can discuss the part time work opportunities
We have a big orientation where we integrate the
International students with the Domestic students
Do’s and Don'ts of the University
Plagiarism – Biggest Compliance
Plagiarism submitting a work of which the student is not
the author, in whole or in part, whether written, oral or
in any other form (except for duly cited quotations or
references). Such work may include a thesis, an
academic paper, a seminar presentation, a test, an
examination, a laboratory or technical report
Short Term Accommodation
There are a variety of hotels, hostel and bed & breakfast options available
to you for short-term accommodation. You can access further information
on locations and prices at
http://www.travelinontario.com/ThunderBay.cfm
On Campus Accommodation
Information regarding on-campus accommodation is mailed to you along
with your Letter of Acceptance and the Superior Arrival Handbook.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THERE IS A DEADLINE FOR RESIDENCE
APPLICATIONS AND DEPOSITS. Additional information about living on
campus in one of Lakehead’s residences is available on the Department of
Residences website at:
https://www.lakeheadu.ca/current-students/residence
Off Campus Accommodation
Information about off-campus housing is available
on the Off-campus housing website at:
http://offcampus.lakeheadu.ca/roch/index.php
Many landlords require you to sign a one year lease,
so please read the legal documents thoroughly
before signing them.
Activities and Clubs
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50+ student groups you can join
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Join LUIS ‘Lakehead University Indian Student
Association
https://www.facebook.com/groups/LUISATBAY/?ref=br_tf
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Join the Thunder Bay Cricket Club
https://www.facebook.com/groups/223174494496415/
Where to Eat?
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On the campus- The Study (Coffee shop), The Outpost (Pub), Cafeteria,
there are randomly scattered Tim Horton's (Coffee outlets like Café
Coffee Day) on campus
Sanskruti Bazaar – Hindu Temple (30 minutes by bus)
‘The Study’ offers Indian meal once in a while.
Indian Restaurant – Masala Grille ( Around 20 minutes from the
university campus – a meal for two people may cost around CAD 35
Indian Grocery Store
The Outpost – Thursday Nights
Karaoke Nights @ The Study
Indoor Running Track and Stadium
Important Office Information
Lakehead University Front Office
(001)(807) 346-7848, international@lakeheadu.ca
International Student Advisor
(001) (807) 343-8068, internationaladvisor@lakeheadu.ca
Associate Director Lakehead University International
(001) (807) 346-7848, Associatedirector.international@lakeheadu.ca
Balmoral 1294, NO 1003
Open Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. To 4:30 p.m.
Thank You
Welcome to Lakehead
Deepak Mehta
India Advisor – Lakehead University
India.advisor@lakeheadu.ca
+919910026414