Welcome!
The Thompson Rivers University (TRU) International Virtual Open House is an exclusive event for future international students, their parents, agents, and partners. You will not want to miss this one-day event as we are committed to giving you an inside look and the information you need to prepare for your TRU experience. In attending this event, you will have the opportunity to:
- Chat with members of our faculty about our programs
- Learn about how our student services support you from orientation to convocation
- Hear about the student experience from those who were recently in your shoes
- Take a guided virtual tour of our stunning campus
- Win Amazon gift cards, TRU housing vouchers, TRU bookstore gift cards and TRU tuition credits
We can't wait to connect with you to show you everything TRU has to offer. We prepared a checklist to make sure you get the most out of this event:
✅ Register for TRU's Virtual Open House if you haven't already
✅ Add our event schedule to your
calendar
✅ Download Zoom
✅ Enjoy the event
START TIME
7 Feb, 8:30 a.m. (PST)
END TIME
7 Feb, noon (PST)
Opening
8:30 - 9 a.m. (PST)
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Main Room
Introduction to Thompson Rivers University
Learn why you should consider TRU as your study destination.
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Explore Your Program: Concurrent Sessions
9 - 9:30 a.m. (PST)
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Breakout RoomAdventure, Culinary Arts, Tourism & Adventure-Tourism-Hospitality
1 out of every 16 people in BC employed in.
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Breakout RoomArts, Communication & Psychology
The art of knowing is knowing what to ignore.
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Breakout RoomBusiness - Undergraduate & Post-Bacc Diploma
Specialize in an area of business.
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Breakout RoomEducation (ECE, BEd STEM and Master of education)
An educated mind can teach many.
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Breakout RoomSocial work (Bachelor of Social Work and human service diploma)
Alone we can do so little; together, we can do so much.
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Breakout RoomSTEM Degrees: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math
Nothing in life is to be feared; it is only to be understood.
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Breakout RoomArchitecture & Engineering Technology (ARET) Diploma
Where ideas meet skills.
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Breakout RoomData science (Bachelor, Post bac diploma and Master)
Data is the new oil.
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Breakout RoomMaster of Arts in Human Rights and Social Justice
Find out how you can change the world.
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TRU Essentials: Concurrent Sessions
9:35 - 10:05 a.m. (PST)
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Breakout RoomInternational Student Services
Find out how TRU supports international students from orientation to convocation!
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Breakout RoomMoney Matters: Tuition Fees & Cost of Living
Learn about TRU's tuition fees for international students, the cost of living in Kamloops and planning your finances.
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Breakout RoomPlan Your Career with TRU
TRU's Career Education Department is here to help you learn about your career planning in Canada
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Breakout RoomTRU Recreation
Discover various TRU recreational activities offered to students.
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Explore Your Program: Concurrent Sessions
10:10 - 10:40 a.m. (PST)
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Adventure, Culinary Arts, Tourism & Adventure-Tourism-Hospitality
1 out of every 16 people in BC employed in tourism in.
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Breakout Room
Arts, Communication & Psychology
The art of knowing is knowing what to ignore.
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Breakout Room
Business - Undergraduate & Post-Bacc Diploma
Specialize in an area of business.
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Breakout Room
Education (ECE, BEd STEM and Master of education)
An educated mind can teach many.
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Breakout Room
Social work (Bachelor of Social Work and human service diploma)
Alone we can do so little; together, we can do so much.
Join Session -
Breakout Room
STEM Degrees: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math
Nothing in life is to be feared; it is only to be understood.
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Breakout Room
Architecture & Engineering Technology (ARET) Diploma
Where ideas meet skills.
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Breakout Room
Data science (Bachelor, Post bac diploma and Master)
Data is the new oil.
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Breakout Room
Master of Arts in Human Rights and Social Justice
Find out how you can change the world.
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Expo Booth
8:30 - 9 a.m. (PST)
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International Admissions Booth
Application and admissions-related questions.
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Immigration Booth
Anything you need to know about visa application and travel to Canada
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Meet Current Students
Our current students are excited to connect with you and share their TRU experience!
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Africa Booth
Are you from Africa? Meet Adegoke, our representative for students from Africa.
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Southeast Asia Booth
Are you from Southeast Asia? Meet Andy, our representative for students from Southeast Asia.
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Middle East Booth
Are you from the Middle East? Meet Ali, our representative for students from the Middle East.
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LATAM Booth
Are you from Latin America? Meet Andrea, our representative for students from Latin America.
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Eastern Europe Booth
Are you from Eastern Europe? Meet Maria, our representative for students from Eastern Europe.
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China, Hongkong, Macau and Taiwan Booth
Are you from China? Meet Kevin and Emily, our representatives for students from China.
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India Booth
Are you from India? Meet Ranjit, Punit and Kruti, our representatives for students from India.
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Bangladesh, Nepal, Siri Lanka and Pakistan Booth
Are you from Bangladesh, Nepal or Siri Lanka? Meet Ananna, our representative for students from Bangladesh.
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Global Recruitment Booth
Meet Erin, our representative for global recruitment, who will help answer your questions.
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Main Room
Student Housing
Learn about all the housing options available at TRU from $399 per month to $875 per month.
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Alumni Panel & Closing Ceremony
11:15 - 11:45 a.m. (PST)
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Alumni Panel
Meet our alumni and learn about their learning experiences at Thompson Rivers University.
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