🔹 What support is available for adjusting to life in Canada 🔹 How can I get help adapting to Canadian culture as an international student 🔹 Does Acadia offer resources for cultural adjustment 🔹 Where can I find support for settling into life in Wolfville 🔹 Can someone help me deal with homesickness or culture shock

The Wong International Centre at Acadia University offers a range of services to help international students adjust to life in Canada. These include cultural workshops, personal advising, and community-building events

Adjusting to life in Canada can be exciting — and sometimes overwhelming. That’s why the Wong International Centre provides dedicated support to help international students feel at home, both on campus and in the broader community.

Here’s what’s available:

• 🌎 Cultural adjustment workshops – Learn about Canadian customs, communication styles, and social norms

• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 One-on-one support – Meet with staff to talk through personal challenges, homesickness, or cultural differences

• 🗣️ Drop-in advising – Get help with housing, banking, transportation, and navigating daily life

• 🥗 Food security support – Find affordable groceries and culturally familiar food options

• 🎉 Social events – Join mixers, community lunches, and peer meetups to build friendships and feel connected

• 🧭 Settlement guidance – Get practical tips for setting up your life in Wolfville, including health care, phone plans, and local services

These services are designed to help you thrive — not just academically, but emotionally and socially too.

To access support, email international@acadiau.ca or visit the Centre in person.

📘 Helpful Definitions:

• Cultural adjustment: The process of adapting to a new country’s customs, values, and lifestyle

• Settlement support: Help with practical tasks like housing, banking, and transportation

• Homesickness: Emotional distress caused by being away from familiar people and places

📎 Suggested Links:

• Acadia International Student Services 

• Arrival & Orientation Details 

• Acadia Student Services 

📝 Special Notes:

• Support is available to all international students, including exchange, EAP, and graduate students

• You don’t need an appointment for drop-in hours, but scheduled advising is available for more in-depth support

• The Centre also offers advocacy services if you experience discrimination or need help navigating difficult situations

• Social events are a great way to meet other students and build your community — watch your student email for invites