Additional Resources

TRU World has developed a series of guides to complement our internationalization initiatives. Although these guides are TRU specific, they may be of interest to other institutions.

TRU: A Globally Minded Campus--A Resource for Academic Departments(Click to download PDF copy, 2.6 MB) This resource was developed for TRU faculty and staff working with international students. Click here for a detailed description.

International Student Life Guide (Click to download PDF copy, 3.4 MB)
This resource was compiled to provide international students with a wide variety of critical information in one volume. Written in low-level English, the guide gives students easy access to practical and academic information to enhance their Canadian educational and cultural experience.

Homestay Student Guide
This guide provides practical and cultural information for international students living with Canadian families. Topics include everything from what can be eaten with the fingers or how to operate a Canadian shower to how to communicate needs or frustrations to the family. Tips are provided to assist students with typical communication difficulties.

Contents include:
* The Benefits of Homestay
* Fees and Policies
* What to Expect
* When you Arrive
* Daily Life / Everyday Situations
* Canadian Culture - Some Possible Differences
* Intercultural Communication
* Misunderstandings and Problems

Host Family Guide
Prepared to support Canadian families hosting international students in their homes, this resource provides both practical and theoretical information. Appendices include print and web resources for additional information.

Contents include:
* The Pros and Cons of Hosting
* Finances and Obligations
* Preparing for Arrival
* International Student Challenges
* A Crash Course in Culture
* Intercultural Communication
* Misunderstandings and Problems

For more information, contact:
Miriam Krauss, TRU World
Email: mkrauss@tru.ca
Tel: (250) 371-5502
Fax: (250) 828-5140

Associated Documents

	TRU - A Globally Minded Campus	TRU faculty members are continually seeking ways in which to become more effective at teaching a culturally diverse student body; this resource is designed to support and extend these efforts.
	Student Life Guide	A complete guide to student services and student life at TRU.