University of Alberta - Visiting Student and Internship Programs

Our biweekly Snack&Chat took a quick rain check this Tuesday and was moved from cold outdoors to cozy indoor comfort. We’re glad the rain couldn’t kill the vibe! 🤩🙌

We had our setup for warm teas, cacao and incredible connections. It turns out that sometimes the rainy day is truly a good time to just slow down, sip something warm and exchange good laughters! ☺️

Thanks everyone for attending and anyone who missed, we hope to see you in two weeks!

🦖 From lab texts to T-Rexes! 🦕
Throwback to our epic campus community day trip to the Canadian Badlands this past Saturday! We traded the UAlberta labs and classrooms for the world-class fossils at the Royal Tyrrell Museum and took in the breathtaking, otherworldly views at Horsethief Canyon.
Huge thanks to everyone who came out, made new connections, and explored the dinosaur capital of the world with us. Check out some of our favorite moments from the trip! ✨✨

Interested in joining our trips? Visit uab.ca/isvs or check out the link in bio. 🔗🔗

70+ people, so many slices, and zero leftovers. 🍕✨

slice to meet you to everyone who came out to Pizza n’ Pals! We completely packed the house, smashed some serious pizza goals, and made enough memories to last until the next cheat day.

Swipe through to see if you were caught mid-bite. 📸👇

Last week, we swapped our screens for the scenery and took a much-needed breather in Edmonton’s beautiful River Valley! 🚶‍♂️🍃

We spent the afternoon soaking in the fresh air, wandering the trails, and catching up with friends. The absolute highlight? Ending our nature walk at Henrietta Muir Edwards Park and George F. Hustler Memorial Plaza just in time to see the crabapple trees in full, breathtaking bloom. 😍🌸 Talk about the perfect mental health reset!

Huge thanks to everyone who came out to walk, talk, and recharge with us.

This week for Wellness Wednesday, we’re headed back inside for our extra large pizza party social mixer. 🍕🍕 Meet students, faculty, and researchers from across the world. Make global connections that last a lifetime.

When 171 people RSVP for a bbq & s’mores event you know you got a party!

Thank you to everyone that pulled up to celebrate spring with the UofA campus community at Kinsmen Park 🔥🌭🍫 and the vibes were actually unmatched 😮‍💨✨
From picnic blankets & cozy tents to sports, games, and dance classes 💃🏽🏐🎶 this spring kickoff had EVERYTHING. Sunshine, good food, music, volunteers, campus security, and even better people ☀️🫶
Safe to say… spring is officially lit 🌸🔥 Special thanks to

🔥🌭✨ FRIDAY VIBES ONLY ✨🌭🔥
bbq smokin’ 🍖
s’mores roasting 🔥🍫
music loud 🎶
friends outside 🌅
zero stress 😌
pull up & catch the vibe 😎🤎
Check link in bio RSVP now!

Thanks to everyone that dropped by ISVS’ first bi-weekly snack & chat! It was a pleasure getting to meet new students who popped by for some ice tea and great conversations! We look forward to rolling out the picnic blankets next time. We’ll bring the music & drinks so bring your lunch & good vibes to the next one 😎

Our latest Wellness Wednesday was a total dream! ☕️ We spent the afternoon wandering through Old Strathcona for our Whyte Ave Cafe Crawl, and it was the perfect reminder that wellness is all about romanticizing your life and treating yourself to the local flavors that make Edmonton so iconic.

We stayed perfectly caffeinated with some artisanal espresso at PACT Coffee and Block 1912, and finished the day on a high note with some incredible handcrafted ice cream at Yelo’d. 🍦 It wasn’t just about the treats, though—it was so refreshing to get some steps in while exploring the historic centre of Old Strathcona.

A huge thank you to the local shops that hosted us and to everyone who joined the crew. If you missed this one, don’t worry! We do this every week to help break up the mid-week slump. Keep an eye on our stories for details on our next adventure. ✨