Fall 2016 @FIC Connect

Speakers @FIC Connect

Fraser International College celebrated the success of a their alumnus at a gala event in Hilton Metrotown. The FIC Connect Event which was initiated through the collaboration between the Student Support Department and Instructor Advising of Fraser International College was also an opportunity for the present cohorts of international students to engage with FIC alumnus. The alumnus that was invited to the event were mainly students that are presently pursuing their programs in Simon Fraser University.

Speaking @FIC Connect

Invited to the event was also a panel of speakers. They were selected from among the more senior alumnus and faculty members of Fraser International College. The alumnus were among the first international students that went through the FIC transfer program when Fraser International College were newly setup in Simon Fraser University about ten years ago. These four alumnus speakers has already established themselves in their individual professional careers. They were invited to speak about their journeys towards achieving their personal goals.

Networking @FIC Connect

Other than the alumnus, the other three speakers were faculty members of Fraser International College. The Connect Event created an opportunity for the present batch of students to learn and be inspired through the motivating stories that was shared. Many of the international students were actually moved by these stories and through the stories found solutions to their own challenges. At the end of the speeches, the students were invited to engage with the panel of speakers in a networking session. The event was a success and concluded at approximately ten o'clock at night.