DALHOUSIE UNIVERISTY INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM GUIDE 2021 Dalhousie University is located in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and Halifax & Truro unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq. We are all Treaty people. Nova Scotia • Canada LOCATION 19,557 total students VANCOUVER 24% international students CALGARY TRURO Rhodes scholars WINNIPEG 91 MONTREAL HALIFAX 143 Nations represented TORONTO 13 Faculties 200+ Degree programs A tradition of academic excellence mixed with the hospitality of Canada’s East Coast. This is Dalhousie, 1818 Year of founding one of Canada’s oldest and finest universities. 5 Libraries Our historic buildings may be covered in ivy, but we’re Student clubs & societies pretty laid back. 330+ Student/professor ratio We’re proud of our warm East Coast vibe, as well as our 17:1 internationally recognized academic programs on both $150 million+ annual funded research our urban campus in Halifax and smaller Agricultural Campus an hour away in Truro. HALIFAX TO: TORONTO NEW YORK LONDON VANCOUVER DUBAI HONG KONG WELCOME TO DAL FLIGHT TIME: 2 HRS 2 HRS 6 HRS 6 HRS 16 HRS 17 HRS We’re a world leader in marine biology and other ocean-related studies. Which makes sense, considering the Atlantic Ocean is just steps away from the Halifax campus. Halifax has the diversity and benefits of a major international hub, yet the charm and niceties of NOVA SCOTIA somewhere much smaller. – Andrew Letton, Dal Exchange student CANADA’S OCEAN PLAYGROUND from Australia National University. Credit: Novascotia.com Credit: Novascotia.com Explore our beautiful province at www.novascotia.com Credit: Novascotia.com Credit: Novascotia.com Credit: Novascotia.com Credit: Novascotia.com Credit: Novascotia.com Credit: Novascotia.com Credit: Izzy Dempsey Credit: Scott Munn Scott Credit: Credit: Novascotia.com Credit: For more info about Halifax, For more info about Truro, HALIFAX visit www.destinationhalifax.com TRURO visit www.truro.ca URBAN LIVING RURAL LIVING The capital of Nova Scotia, Halifax is the Watching over the town of Halifax atop Our Agricultural Campus is just outside perfect university city. With a population of Citadel Hill stands the 18th-century Truro, about an hour from Halifax. The of 430,000 it keeps a friendly, small-city Fort George. Halifax is a fantastic mix of scenic town of 12,200 is at the end of the vibe but boasts the amenities of a much history and contemporary culture. Minas Basin which feeds into the famous larger centre. Bay of Fundy, boasting the highest tides Downtown is the award-winning Central in the world and beautiful red clay cliffs. The vibrant downtown and scenic Library. Browse the books or sip a coffee waterfront are a quick 2-minute walk and take in the incredible view from the Spend an entire day exploring the 400- from the Sexton Campus, and 15 minutes rooftop patio. acre Victoria Park right in town, or feed from the main Studley Campus. With its your adventurous side by going tidal bore renowned arts scene, downtown is alive Hike the trails of 185-acre Point rafting on the Shubenacadie River (you with theatres, restaurants, pubs, clubs, Pleasant Park right in the city, or head have to experience it to believe it). galleries, and boutiques. The Scotiabank 15 minutes outside the city to explore Centre is the place to watch concerts and the rugged coastline. Drive 20 minutes top sporting events, like our professional to join the surfers at Cow Bay (in basketball team (the Hurricanes) and summer and winter!) or carry on a bit junior ice hockey team (the Mooseheads). further for some picturesque beaches. LIFE @ DAL INSIDE THE CLASSROOM ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE VARIETY OF PROGRAMS Dalhousie offers more than 4,000 classes in over 180 degree As an exchange student, you can take advantage of many of our programs, programs—more than many large Canadian universities. with the exception of courses in the faculties of Dentistry, Health, Law Our Environment, Sustainability and Society program is one and Medicine, and those in the School of Planning. Courses in Graduate of only a few in North America, and the first in Canada. Our Studies and Engineering offer limited availability. Faculty of Agriculture, about an hour outside of Halifax, is the only one east of Montreal. Some of our available programs are: • Animal Science • Aquaculture • Canadian Studies • Computer Science • Entrepreneurship and Innovation • History of Science and Technology • Marine Biology • Oceanography • Sustainable Resource and Environmental Management • Theatre Every year Dalhousie conducts over $150 million in funded research, and as a member of the For a full list of our academic programs, visit www.dal.ca/programs. U15 (Canada’s top tier of research-intensive universities), we’re affiliated with more than 40 research centres, institutes, and technical facilities around the world. But thanks to our size and close-knit nature, you'll enjoy one of the lowest student-professor ratios in Canada (17:1) and have access to top researchers, including 50 Canada Research Chairs. Outside the classroom Welcome to Student life does not get boring fast when there are dal.ca/studentlife so many societies! – Melissandre Naud, Dal Exchange student from Leiden University, the Netherlands The student experience at Dalhousie is about much more than what happens in the classrooms, labs, and lecture halls. ONE, I am a tiger, TWO, a little bit louder, THREE, I still can’t hear you, FOUR, more, more, more… – Orientation Tiger chant 330+ Student clubs and societies 28+ Intramural sport leagues LIFE @ DAL OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM 14 Varsity Dal Tigers teams Dal Agriculture Varsity Rams teams EXPERIENCE ALL OF DAL 11 There are lots of things to do on campus outside of class time to keep you 12 Competitive club teams busy and expand your horizons. Make the most of what Dal has to offer! 1 Community radio station Have you ever experienced a live SOCIETIES & CLUBS GET INVOLVED! ice hockey game? Or an authentic Joining a student society or club The best way to enjoy the full exchange Indigenous Canadian cultural is a great way to get involved. And experience at Dalhousie is to take part celebration? At Dalhousie you can with over 330 to choose from, you in as many activities as you can. You’ll cheer on our men’s and women’s won’t have any problem finding the meet new friends, try new things, and varsity Tigers teams, and join in on our perfect one—everything from Harry perhaps learn a thing or two about annual Mawio’mi, a traditional Mi’kmaq Potter to photography, beekeeping yourself. gathering. to breakdancing. The Dalhousie www.dal.ca/getinvolved International Student Association ARTS & CULTURE (DISA) is a popular group for students EVENTS ON CAMPUS The Dalhousie Arts Centre is home to from different countries to come There are always a ton of events going the Theatre and Music programs, and KEEPING FIT together to socialize. For a full list of on across campus. Watch a movie in houses the Dalhousie Art Gallery and Want to work out, go for a swim, societies administered by the Dalhousie the swimming pool. Participate in a three theatres. The largest, the Rebecca have a squash or badminton Student Union, visit www.dsu.ca. board game night. Go on a day-long Cohn Auditorium, is the venue for game, do some rock-climbing, play surf trip. Dal After Dark brings you Symphony Nova Scotia and many larger some intramural sports, or cheer VOLUNTEER & LEADERSHIP free/low cost events. touring music, comedy, and theatrical on one of our teams? Our athletic Many of the societies and clubs www.dal.ca/afterdark shows. and recreational facilities include enable you to get involved in the www.dal.ca/studentevents www.dal.ca/artscentre Dalplex, Sexton Gym, Wickwire Halifax community. The DalConnects Field, along with outdoor tennis program and the SAIL program PUBS & COFFEE SHOPS courts in Halifax, and the Langille in Truro can also set you up with Our student pubs, the Grawood and Athletic Centre on the Agricultural volunteering opportunities with outside the T-Room, are popular meeting places Campus. organizations. where you can take in open mic nights, www.dal.ca/athletics www.dal.ca/dalconnects coffee houses, trivia nights, and improv. THE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE www.dal.ca/international SERVICES & RESOURCES Our team at the International Centre is here to www.dal.ca/campuslife support you throughout your exchange process— whether it’s assisting you in the application and immigration process, developing your English language skills, or organizing social activities. ACADEMIC SUPPORT www.dal.ca/academicsupport Drop by if you need help or have a question, and Our academic support services can assist you with academic join us for special events where you can meet advising, developing study skills, and providing academic other Dalhousie students and experience local accommodations for a disability or religious obligation. food and culture. Writing Centre advisors can assist you with your research papers and presentations. HEALTH & WELLNESS www.dal.ca/studenthealth The Student Health & Wellness Centre on the Halifax "Take the leap! The world is a campus, and Health Services on the Truro campus, are your one-stop shops for health and wellness. For both physical beautiful place to explore and and mental health, they offer professional services, supports, Nova Scotia is one of the rare workshops, and online resources to support you. gems waiting to be discovered. We would love to welcome you SAFETY ON CAMPUS to our community." www.dal.ca/security Dalhousie’s Security Services provides security on all the – Gillian MacDonald, university’s campuses. It also helps run Tiger Patrol, a free Exchange and Study Abroad Advisor nighttime shuttle service in Halifax, and Safewalk on the Truro campus.