Video Archive
Student Life
Songs of Many Lands 2024: International Week
Celebrate Western’s International Week with the annual Songs of Many Lands concert, with singers and pianists from the Don Wright Faculty of Music performing an annual concert of songs in many global languages.
Cultural Cooking Showdown 2024: A Tour of the Food Lab
Join us at the 5th annual Cultural Cooking Showdown where nine student contestants cook their favourite cultural dishes for the chance to be named Western's Top Chef of 2024!
Amazing Race Episode 1: The Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel Laboratory
The first stop is at the Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel Laboratory, the birthplace of the modern practice of wind engineering. Watch the video as they take a tour there and see if they can unlock the surprise for new international and exchange students.
Amazing Race Episode 2: Western Greenhouse and Community Garden
In this episode, our International Orientation Assistants take a tour at Western Greenhouse and plant vegetables at the community garden to get closer to nature. Watch the video and see if they unlock another surprise gift for incoming new international students!
Amazing Race Episode 3: McIntosh Gallery and Sculpture Garden
In this episode, our International Orientation Assistants visit the sculpture garden around the McIntosh Gallery and go on a hunt to explore art around campus. Watch the video and see if you recognize some pieces as they get ready to welcome new students!
Amazing Race Episode 4: The Hume Cronyn Memorial Observatory
Star exploration on campus? Very demure, very cutesy. Follow our International Orientation Assistants Wajd and Shagun as they take a tour of the Hume Cronyn Memorial Observatory to learn more about space with interesting demonstrations.
Amazing Race Finale: Solar Viewing and Stargazing
The Amazing Race Season 2 comes to an end as International Orientation Assistants Wajd and Shagun experience solar viewing and stargazing at the Hume Cronyn Observatory on campus. Throughout the summer, they have taken us to various campus locations. There are many cool spots waiting for you to explore as you start your journey at Western!
Convocation Summer 2024
Congratulations, class of 2024! It's your time to shine and celebrate everything you achieved at #WesternU! We invited some graduating students to share their favourite memories and future plans.
International Student Orientation
We invited new international and exchange students to share their orientation experiences, but they didn't know there was something special planned.
International Week 2023 Highlights
Thanks for another great International Week, Mustangs! The week was filled with great energy as students, staff and faculty celebrated diversity, explored international learning opportunities and engaged in discussions on global themes.
Campus & Service Walkthrough
Talking about Life in Canada: Group Care Sessions
New to Canada and looking for a supportive space to share your experiences? Join Health & Wellness Services Talking About Life in Canada group care sessions where we discuss everything from adapting to a new culture, managing stress, making friends, and maintaining wellness – all in a relaxed, caring environment. Snacks & drinks will be provided!
Go Mustangs: Important Locations on Campus
Are you ready to start your Western journey, incoming Mustangs? Our International Orientation Assistants, Ben and Tu Van, are in an amazing race across campus to visit different important locations and complete challenges.
International Student Advising Services Walkthrough
International Student Advisors are available for drop-ins and appointments to assist you with a range of issues, including immigration regulations, university policy, cultural transitions, health care and more.
Career Education for International Students
As you transition to life in Canada and at Western and as you journey through your university experience, we have services to support you.
Health and Wellbeing for International Students
Mental health is crucial, and Health and Well-being is here to support you. Part-time and full-time Western students are eligible for free and confidential counselling services.
Why and How You Should File a Canadian Tax Return
Filing your taxes as an international student and have questions? We've got you covered! Greeshma Rosario explains why and how students can file a Canadian tax return.
Special Topics
Taste Bud: Trying International Food and Snacks
Let’s taste the world, one bite at a time! To kick off International Week, we invited students to try food and snacks from across the globe and rank their favourites. Want to try the food, fun activities and booth and see amazing performances from different student clubs? Come to the Cultural Showcase next Monday, November 18 at 1:30 pm in Mustang Lounge!
Halloween special: What's in the Box Challenge
Dare to reach inside and discover some surprises? We invited some students for a Halloween mystery, watch and see if they can handle it! Happy Halloween #WesternU!
Easter Special: Egg Hunt across Campus
Happy Easter Mustangs! To celebrate the holiday, two of our students Kobby and Aadit went on an egg hunt challenge while answering some trivia questions.
Prepare for Winter in Canada: Dress-up Tips from Students
Winter in Canada can be a new and different experience for international students. We asked students about their winter essentials and dressing tips.
Valentine's Day Special: Friendship Tree Building
We invited students to build a friendship tree together by answering questions that test how well they know each other.
Lunar New Year 2024 Special: Cultural Food Taste
To celebrate the Lunar New Year (Spring Festival), we invited students from various communities to share their favourite cultural food and traditions.
Halloween Special: Pumpkin Carving Contest with Trivia
Time to get creative! Ramisa and Tarek had a pumpkin carving contest with some trivia questions, and students at Global Café got to pick their favourite design.
