6+ great social events to kick off the semester!
AC Day 1 kicks off the semester but this year that’s not where the fun and socializing ends! Student Support Services and the Algonquin College Students’ Association have a whole array of social events for all Algonquin Students to check out in the first week of school!
1) Virtual Field Trip with Little Ray’s Reptiles!
Get a rare, up-close look at animals with this virtual field trip! Meet snakes, lizards, alligators, caimans, sloths, and more. Little Ray’s Reptiles animal expert will travel through a few different habitats and environments covering information on the animals, their diets, and interesting facts along the way. Event will take place Wednesday, September 8th from 12pm – 1pm.
2)Dirty Bingo!
Meet new people, laugh, and have fun with Dirty Bingo hosted by the fabulous and famous drag queens Krystal Caring and Zelda Marshall! Enjoy some naughty hilarity and play for a chance to win a $50 gift card to Venus Envy. Presented by the Students’ Association this event will be hosted on Wednesday, September 8th from 8pm – 9:30pm. Register to get the link to your bingo card.
3)Food tips to fuel your studies.
Four-minute cooking demos to help fuel your body and brain to academic success? Sign me up! Learn about some nutritious, affordable, and simple options in this event from Health Services. Event will take place Thursday, September 9th from 10 am – 10:30 am.
4)Mindful Breadmaking
Get into the practice of mindfulness before the semester ramps up, plus learn to make something tasty. Learn grounding techniques and to create food with intention with Counselling Services on Thursday, September 9th from 1pm – 2pm.
5)Dealing with roommate conflict
Living situations can get tense no matter who you live with! Learn to work through this conflict and ensure clear communication between everyone with two guest speakers who know a lot about it! Join in and chat with Kiefer Collison and Phil Paquette from Big Brother Canada on Thursday, September 9th from 4pm – 5pm.
6)What to do in Ottawa this Fall!
Whether you’re new to Ottawa or have been a resident for years, Nina Near and Far has some great tips for getting out and experiencing all the fun that Ottawa has to offer in the Fall. Drop in and chat about all the great experiences to be had during one of the best times of year! Event is taking place Friday, September 10th from 11am – 12pm.
These are just a few of the great events coming up this week! You can also get tips on getting job ready, learn about NFTs, get Naloxone Training, and learn about the variety of academic resources available to students. Head on over to the Let’s Get Social webpage for the full schedule, details, and the register!
