Student Life
Being a student at SIU
Student Life
Make the most of your university experience by taking advantage of the numerous opportunities available to create lasting friendships, enjoy new experiences, and develop new skills. At SIU, which is home to over 23,000 students from 107 different nationalities, there is always something new to discover. Life on campus is not just about studying.
Student Clubs
The Social Events Coordination Unit is designed to help students make the most of their free time by engaging in beneficial events. It allows them to participate in scientific research, discussions, and various events that complement their academic programs in fields such as culture, arts, sports, and intellectual thought. Clubs help students build solidarity with each other and the university staff while they are studying. The unit provides a platform for members to socialize, offer material and moral support to one another, and represent the university in the best possible way both internally and externally. The clubs are expected to organize courses, open sessions, conferences, seminars, symposiums, conversation panels, trips, etc. to train their members in their respective fields.
Student Societies
The student societies serve as a link between local and international students and the school management. They consist of representatives from different nationalities present at the University, and act as a grassroots platform for social integration among students. The primary objective of these societies is to establish a strong connection between the students and the University system.
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Some of the responsibilities of the student societies include the following:
1. Disseminating information across students of various nationalities.
The society representatives are responsible for effectively communicating with students through appropriate channels to create awareness of certain benefits or offers made available by the University. This helps to overcome language and socio-cultural barriers.
2. Promoting better integration of students into the campus.
The societies help students from certain countries with visa and migration procedures, thus, enabling them to settle in a relatively short time. Additionally, new students can easily navigate their early days by connecting with students that share the same socio-cultural backgrounds.
3. Bringing the management closer to the students.
The society representatives work with the school management to forestall any form of violence or unrest before they escalate. They keep the school management abreast of students' concerns and issues that could lead to protests of any kind.
4. Collaborating with the International Centre to organize social activities.
The societies collaborate with the International Centre to organize social activities such as inter-country sports and arts to further strengthen cross-cultural bonds and create a continuously unifying school environment.
School Sports Teams
At Sherbrooke International University we have sporting activities that are diverse and vibrant, catering to the interests and passions of its diverse student body. From traditional Canadian sports like ice hockey to global favorites such as soccer and basketball, the university provides ample opportunities for students to engage in athletic pursuits both competitively and recreationally.
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The university's state-of-the-art facilities support a wide range of sports, including indoor and outdoor arenas, swimming pools, tennis courts, track and field stadiums, and fitness centers. Additionally, the university often boasts experienced coaching staff who guide athletes to achieve their full potential.
Beyond mainstream sports, there may also be opportunities for students to participate in niche sports such as rowing, fencing, or ultimate frisbee. These activities foster camaraderie, teamwork, and a healthy lifestyle among students, contributing to a well-rounded university experience.
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Students can participate in a wide variety of sporting activities including ice hockey, basketball, soccer, american football, rugby, tennis, swimming, track and field, cross country running, volleyball, rowing, golf, skiing and snowboarding, fencing, martial arts, Judo), sailing, cycling, ultimate frisbee, lacrosse, squash, and badminton