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VCC offers 120 programs in the areas of health sciences, culinary arts, design, music, business, hospitality, transportation trades, human services, and university transfer programs.  VCC Info Night is a great chance to speak with department leaders about program specific questions, as well as learn about scholarships, bursaries, and ESL pathways. Interested students must RSVP for the chance to win an iPad mini. RSVP at: http://www.vcc.ca/applying/apply-now/info-sessionstours/info-night/?utm_source=BeatSonicNews&utm_medium=radio&utm_campaign=InfoNight&mc_cid=bf638943e0&mc_eid=fcf01b1756​

BCIT OPEN HOUSE – April 8-9, 10am-3pm.  BCIT opens its doors to approximately 20,000 visitors over two days, showcasing interactive student displays, tours and innovation.  Grade 11 and 12 students are invited to explore Burnaby’s BCIT campus and learn about its 300+ programs.  To register or for more information go to:  http://commons.bcit.ca/openhouse/attend/

Saturday, March 19 (2 – 5 p.m.)
VFS Animation Campus
151 W Cordova
Vancouver, BC

At this upcoming Open House, students can learn how to launch a career path in animation, film and TV, games, design, sound, or programming in 2016.  

Register at:  VFS.EDU/INFOSESSIONS

Where:   The University of British Columbia – Vancouver Campus
When:    Saturday, April 16th, 2016
Time:      2:00pm – 4:00pm
• Meet UBC international student advisors, learn about UBC’s registration process, housing and how to succeed academically at university
• Learn how to access the student support opportunities available to you
• Gain understanding of the study permit process
• Connect with UBC class of 2020 students
• Optional campus tour with current UBC students

KPU will be hosting its annual Open House on Saturday, March 5, from 11:00am-3:00pm.  Students can check out interactive exhibits, information sessions, connect with instructors, students and alumni, take a campus tour, and a prize draw (including $500 tuition waivers).  For more information or to register, go to: https://connect.kpu.ca/events/eventRegistration.do?eventRegistrationAction=registration&stringEventID=NzI=&utm_source=Newsletters&utm_medium=Connections&utm_campaign=Surrey%20Open%20House

Grade 11 and 12 students are invited to spend the February 19th Pro-D day at the KPU (Kwantlen Polytechnic University) campus in Surrey, 10am-2:30pm.  Students can attend a university arts or business class, participate in a campus scavenger hunt, ask questions during a panel discussion, win prizes and more!  For more information or to register go to:  connect.kpu.ca/discoveryday. ​

If you are between the ages of 17 – 29, and you are a writer, poet, or multimedia artist who has something to say about anxiety, you should consider entering AnxietyBC’s 2016 Writing & Multimedia Contest.  Winners will receive up to $500 and have their work published on AnxietyBC’s website and social media channels. The submission deadline is March 31, 2016.  For more info or to enter go to: http://www.anxietybc.com/anxietybc-writing-and-mixed-media-contest-2016.

An information session will be held in Vancouver on Wednesday, February 17 at 6:30pm at the Delta Vancouver Suites (550 W. Hastings, Vanc.).  Topics will include the admissions process, program requirements, living on campus, financial aid and co-op.  Register at concordia.ca/receptions.  If you have questions you can email: emily.fjeldsted@concordia.ca​