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Special Programs ARRIVAL GUIDE
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For more views see www.usask.ca/maps ContentsResource Contacts 1
Emergency Contacts 2
Language Centre Contacts 3
About Saskatoon 4
Shopping Centres 5
Saskatoon Leisure Centres 6
What to Bring For Your Summer Program 7
Accommodations 8
Banking and Money 9
Good Ideas 10
Staying Safe in Saskatoon 11
ARRIVAL GUIDE1
Resource ContactsLANGUAGE CENTREWebsite: learnenglish.usask.caEmail: [email protected]: 232 R.J.D. Williams Building
221 Cumberland Ave. North Saskatoon, SK S7N 1M3
Telephone: (306) 966-4351
CAMPUS BOOKSTOREWebsite: www.usask.ca/consumer_services/bookstore Address: Marquis Hall, 97 Campus Dr.Telephone: (306) 966-4468• Purchase your textbooks and other school supplies
INFORMATION CENTREWebsite: ussu.ca/main-page/services/information-centre Address: Upper Place RielTelephone: (306) 966-6988 • Purchase transit passes, copy cards, calling cards
HEALTH CENTREWebsite: students.usask.ca/wellness/health Address: 4th floor Place RielTelephone: (306) 966-5768• Free health information
PHARMACYThe Medicine ShoppeAddress: Main level Place Riel
SASKATOON TRANSIT Click & Go: transit.saskatoon.ca Address: City Hall, 222 3rd Ave. North Telephone: (306) 975-3100• Saskatoon bus information
TAXI SERVICESUnited & BluelineTelephone: (306) 652-2222
(306) 652-3333Comfort CabsTelephone: (306) 664-6464Saskatoon Radio CabsTelephone: (306) 242-1221
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Emergency ContactsDIAL 911 for Police or Medical Emergency
SASKATOON POLICE SERVICEWebsite: www.police.saskatoon.sk.ca
Telephone: (306) 975-8300
HOSPITAL EMERGENCY WARDRoyal University Hospital Telephone: (306) 655-1000
City Hospital Telephone: (306) 655-8000
St. Paul’s Hospital Telephone: (306) 655-5000
To call an ambulance, dial 911. Ambulance costs are not covered by Saskatchewan Health (cost per trip, about $250.00)
MEDICLINICAddress: 101–3333 8th St. East (Circle Centre Mall)Telephone: (306) 955-1530Website: www.mediclinic-sk.com
STUDENT HEALTH CENTRE4rd floor Place RielTelephone: (306) 966-5768
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Language Centre ContactsDirector (306) 966-4332
Ko, Sanae Assistant Director (306) 966-4354
Napper, Tanya Office Manager (306) 966-6987
Davidson, Kara Registrar (306) 966-4358
Special Programs Coordinator (306) 966-2624
Marshall, Debra Accommodation Office Coordinator (306) 966-5915
Library & Instructional Resources (306) 966-8071
Giercuszkiewicz, Maria Library Assistant (306) 966-4357
Castillo, Julissa (306) 966-7054
Parkinson, David
Corkal, Patty
Lambert, Chris
Accommodation Office
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About SaskatoonSaskatoon is known for it’s stunning riverbank views, big-city amenities and small-town hospitality. Saskatoon is a vibrant and growing city situated in the Canadian Prairies. Saskatoon’s population: 250,000 and growing. Visit the city of Saskatoon website to learn more about civic services, programs and facilities.
www.saskatoon.ca
OFFICIAL LANGUAGESCanada has two official languages—English and French. The vast majority of people in Saskatoon speak English.
ETHNIC DIVERSITYAboriginal or First Nations people are the original or first people of this land. Our city is located on Treaty 6 territory (treaty6education.lskysd.ca/treaty6basics.html).
To learn more about Saskatoon visit:
www.saskatoon.ca
www.tourismsaskatoon.com
www.livingsaskatoon.com/about-saskatoon
OUR WEATHER:• Spring: 8.9˚C to -3.3˚C
• Summer: 24.3˚C to 10.5˚C
• Fall: 9.2˚C to -2.6˚C
• WInter: -10.2˚C to -20.7˚C
Tourism Saskatoon
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About Saskatoon
• Confederation Mall facebook.com/ConfederationMall/ 300 Confederation Dr.
• Market Mall saskatoonmarketmall.com 2325 Preston Ave.
• Midtown Plaza midtownplaza.ca201-1st Ave. S.
• Preston Crossing 1715 Preston Ave. N.
• The Centre Mall thecentremall.com 3510 8th St. E.
• Lawson Heights Mall mallatlawsonheights.com Warman Rd. N. & Primrose Dr.
• Stonegate Shopping Centre 3047 Clarence Ave.
SHOPPING CENTRESShopping in Saskatoon has gotten a make-over. With several recent store additions such as Sephora, Bath & Body Works, Victoria Secret, Michael Kors, Aritzia, and Guess, Saskatoon is quickly becoming known for quality shopping. With six different shopping malls spread throughout the city, fashion and fun are never far away.
Looking for a special souvenir gift? Head over to the Riversdale District or walk down Second Avenue in the downtown core. In the historical district of Broadway, you will find niche shops offering handcrafted clothing, consignment accessories, specialty cheeses, stained glass, pottery, and other environmental and socially sustained products
For your day-to-day needs, head to one of our supercenters at Preston Crossing, Blairmore or Stonegate. Listed below are several shopping malls for all your shopping needs.
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About Saskatoon
SASKATOON LEISURE CENTRES
Find your fun at the seven unique indoor Leisure Centres in Saskatoon, including four aquatic and three sport and fitness facilities—all located throughout the city. Website: www.saskatoon.ca/parks-recreation-attractions/recreational-facilities-sportsfields/leisure-centres
Cosmo Civic Centre3130 Laurier Dr.Cosmo Civic Centre’s unique combination of fitness/recreation facilities and meeting space makes it great for mixing business with pleasure for rental groups.
Fitness Circuit & Terry Fox Track150 Nelson Rd.Featuring easy-to-use, circuit style resistance machines, this new addition offers an efficient, effective and safe total body workout in just minutes.
Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre1110 Idylwyld Dr.Harry Bailey is an ideal practice environment for speed swimming, diving, synchronized swimming and water polo. Scuba divers, canoers, kayakers, triathletes and emergency service personnel also find it a great place to train and learn new skills.
Lakewood Civic Centre1635 McKercher Dr.Lakewood Civic Centre houses a spacious tropical pool and waterslide, fitness facilities, meeting and recreational space, and Cliff Wright Branch Library all under one big roof.
Lawson Civic Centre225 Primrose Dr.Saskatoon’s first and only wave pool. Help yourself to a mat and ride the waves to fun. While you are here, visit the Rusty MacDonald Branch Library.
Saskatoon Field House2020 College Dr.In addition to being a fitness and high-performance athletic training centre, it’s a great place to hold meetings, workshops, clinics and world-class events.
Shaw Centre122 Bowlt Cres.The Shaw Centre is a state-of-the-art aquatic and fitness facility offering a new calibre of recreation, health and fitness opportunities to the residents of Saskatoon.
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What to Bring For Your Summer ProgramSummers in Saskatoon can be very hot. Rainy days are not uncommon. Here is a list of clothing that might help you when packing:
❑ Rain jacket or any light jacket for rain and wind
❑ Sweaters
❑ Shoes—running shoes and formal shoes
❑ Formal clothing (dress shirt, tie and nice pants for men; dress or nice skirt for women)
❑ Jeans
❑ T-shirts
❑ Shorts
❑ Socks
❑ Undergarments
❑ Pajamas and slippers
❑ Hat for sunny days
❑ Swimsuit
❑ Small umbrella
❑ Personal toiletries (You can buy toiletries when you get here to avoid carrying the weight)
❑ Personal computer
❑ Cell phone
❑ Tablet/iPad
❑ Credit Card
❑ Optional: A small gift for your host family
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AccommodationsBENEFITS OF LIVING IN HOMESTAY:• Experience living with a Canadian family while you visit Saskatoon• Have opportunities to share meals, Canadian culture and practise your
English• Homes located within 40–60 minutes by bus from U of S
BENEFITS OF LIVING IN RESIDENCE:Living in residence at the U of S is the first choice of about 2,000 students from across Canada and around the world. They come here for the convenience, the camaraderie, and, most of all, the community. We provide an environment that enhances and develops both the academic and social success of the student.
Marshall, Debra Accommodation Office Coordinator (306) 966-5915
Castillo, Julissa Accommodations Office Assistant (306) 966-7054
Located in the Main Office —Williams Room 232
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Banking and MoneyTHE BIGGEST BANKS IN CANADA:
1) CIBC—CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCEMain Branch: 201 – 21st St. Eastwww.cibc.com
2) RBC—ROYAL BANK OF CANADAMain Branch: 154 – 1st Ave. Southwww.rbc.com
3) SCOTIA BANKMain Branch: 111 – 2nd Ave. Southwww.scotiabank.com
4) BMO—BANK OF MONTRÉALMain Branch: 101 2nd Ave. Northwww.bmo.ca
5) TD CANADA TRUST—TORONTO-DOMINION BANKMain Branch: 170 – 2nd Ave. Southwww.tdcanadatrust.com
LIST OF ABMS ON THE U OF S CAMPUS• Bank of Montreal (Upper Place Riel)• Bank of Nova Scotia (Upper Place Riel)• CIBC (Lower Place Riel)• Credit Union (Upper Place Riel)• Royal Bank (Upper Place Riel, Agriculture Building)• TD Canada Trust (Lower Place Riel)• Louis’ (Memorial Union Building). Please note that extra fees apply at this ABM.
LIST OF BANKS NEAR THE U OF S• Royal Bank of Canada: College and Bottomley Branch,
1402 College Dr. (306) 933-3535• CIBC: 8th and Circle Branch, 3124 8th St. E. (306) 668-3230• BMO: 101 2nd Ave. N. (306) 934-5600• TD Canada Trust: 3020 8th St. E. (306) 975-7260
Canadian currencyCommon name: nickel Worth: 5 cents ($0.05)
Common name: dime Worth: 10 cents ($0.10)
Common name: quarter Worth: 25 cents ($0.25)
Common name: loonie Worth: 1 dollar ($1)
Common name: toonie Worth: 2 dollars ($2)
Worth: 5 dollars ($5)
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Worth: 100 dollars ($100)
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Banking and Money
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GOOD IDEAS
• Keep your money safe in an account.
• Keep your money in a safe place.
• Keep your passport in a secured place or carry it with you at all times.
BANKING AND MONEY WORKSHOP
VOCABULARY
• Bank Account
• ATM or Automated Banking Machine
• Service Fees
• Chequing Account
• Savings Account
• Fees for transactions
• PIN – Personal Identification Number
• Credit Card
• Debit Card
• Deposit
• Withdrawal
• Money Transfer
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Staying Safe in Saskatoon
Program Policy
• Be aware of your surroundings.• Take a taxi or walk in groups at night.• Go out in groups and stay together.• If you need help ask a bus driver, police or campus safety officer.• Drink responsibly or not at all.• Join the Activities Program to get to know the U of S and Saskatoon.
SAFEWALKSafewalk volunteers walk people safely to their destination on or near campus. We are lucky to be one of the safest campuses in Canada; however, like any area, the campus community has some crime.
To have a University of Saskatchewan Safewalk Volunteer walk you to your car or home near campus:
• Call (306) 966-SAFE (7233) during Safewalk hours: Sunday–Thursday, 8:30–11:30 pm.• Call (306) 966-5555 anytime other than Safewalk hours (listed above).• Use the green Safewalk button found on all Sasktel payphones on campus.• Approach an on-duty Safewalk volunteer and ask them to walk with you.• For recurring walk requests, fill out the form available at ussu.ca/safewalk and drop it off at the USSU main office
in room 110, Place Riel Student Centre.
UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN EMERGENCY TEXT SERVICESign up to receive text messages in the event of major emergency or disaster, class cancellations, or a major road closure.• Sign into PAWS.• Click the gear icon located near the upper/middle section of the page.• Select Text Message settings.• Click Change under Text Messages, and enter your cell phone provider and phone number.• Click Save in the top right hand corner to save your changes.• You will soon receive a message from #87275 with instructions on how to reply and verify your request.
• During the summer program we encourage students to use the “English Only” policy.• Students are encouraged to speak English at all times in class and all activities.• You will learn English faster if you are challenging yourself daily to communicate with others while participating
in the program. Teachers, staff and other participants of the summer programs understand that you are learningand that communication skills might not always be perfect.
ATTENDANCE: • As a program participant you are expected to attend all classes, workshops and planned activities. You must
arrive on time.• In case of illness, you must let the program coordinator know either via email or by phoning the main office at
(306) 966-4351.
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