{"id":8240,"date":"2026-02-10T20:54:41","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T20:54:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/?page_id=8240"},"modified":"2026-02-10T21:48:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T21:48:31","slug":"how-to-make-friends-and-connections-as-an-international-student-at-rotman-commerce","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/international-student-welcome-guide\/how-to-make-friends-and-connections-as-an-international-student-at-rotman-commerce\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make friends and connections\u00a0as an international student\u00a0at Rotman Commerce"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p>Starting your studies at Rotman Commerce&nbsp;is&nbsp;a great&nbsp;opportunity&nbsp;to meet new people from all over the world. Whether&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;feeling a bit nervous or eager to jump right in, here are some ways to build friendships and find your&nbsp;crew.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Attend&nbsp;Rotman Commerce&nbsp;Student Life&nbsp;events<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p>Rotman Commerce hosts&nbsp;many social&nbsp;and get-to-know-you&nbsp;events throughout the year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-list\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/future-students\/first-year-orientation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Orientation Week<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong>&nbsp;Don\u2019t&nbsp;miss orientation activities\u2014these are designed to help you meet other first-years and learn about campus life.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Craft Along:<\/strong>&nbsp;Join a Craft Along session hosted by&nbsp;R\/C&nbsp;Student Life.&nbsp;You\u2019ll&nbsp;get creative, chat with other students, and take home something you made together!&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cultural Events:<\/strong>&nbsp;Keep an eye out for cultural celebrations like Diwali, Lunar New Year, or Multicultural Week&nbsp;hosted by R\/C Student Life or the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/internationalexperience.utoronto.ca\/programs-events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Centre for International Education<\/a>. These events are welcoming spaces to share your own traditions and learn about others.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kpe.utoronto.ca\/sport-recreationcompetitive-sports-and-clubs\/u-t-intramurals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Join an intramural sport!<\/strong><\/a> Intramurals are very popular at Rotman Commerce, and are a great way to meet friends and stay active.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p>Keep an eye on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/rc-utoronto-csm.symplicity.com\/students\/?signin_tab=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RC Portal for student life events<\/a>&nbsp;happening throughout the year, and check your RC Ready email newsletter for reminders about upcoming R\/C events.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Explore<\/strong> Rotman Commerce student groups<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p>Rotman Commerce has a wide range of&nbsp;student clubs&nbsp;where you can meet like-minded people who share your interests in business, culture,&nbsp;sports&nbsp;and so much more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>Examples include&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rcsb_uoft\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rotman Commerce&nbsp;Sustainable Business,<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rc.iba\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rotman\u202fCommerce International Business Association<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rcpridealliance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rotman\u202fCommerce Pride&nbsp;Alliance<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.liquidassetsdbt.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rotman\u202f&nbsp;Commerce&nbsp;Liquid Assets Dragon Boat Team<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Groups&nbsp;often host networking nights, speaker panels, case competitions, and social events that bring students together outside of class.&nbsp;Check&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/rc-utoronto-csm.symplicity.com\/students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RC&nbsp;portal for event announcements<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rc-utoronto-csm.symplicity.com\/students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Many RC groups have admin or leadership positions available through&nbsp;RC&nbsp;Portal<\/a>. Take the plunge and apply!&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bonus: Find other U of T clubs across campus! At the start of each semester,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.utsu.ca\/orientation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U of T&#8217;s Students Union hosts a clubs fair<\/a>&nbsp;as part of orientation. Browse booths, chat with club members, and sign up for mailing lists.&nbsp;It\u2019s&nbsp;one of the easiest ways to meet people who share your&nbsp;interests.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/rotman-commerce-student-groups\/\">View all Rotman Commerce student groups<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Make&nbsp;connections in&nbsp;class<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p>Feeling nervous about meeting new people?&nbsp;It\u2019s&nbsp;a normal part of everyone\u2019s university experience, and chances are lots of your&nbsp;classmates&nbsp;feel the same way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>Start small.&nbsp;Say hi to the person sitting next to you before&nbsp;class or&nbsp;ask if they want to form a study group.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use group projects&nbsp;to&nbsp;get to know classmates. Exchange info&nbsp;or&nbsp;grab&nbsp;coffee after your meeting.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t&nbsp;hesitate to attend RC mentorship programs&nbsp;(like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/career-peers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Career Peers<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/welcome-to-first-year\/first-year-learning-communities-flcs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">First-Year Learning Communities<\/a>)&nbsp;to connect with&nbsp;first-year and&nbsp;upper-year students.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-paragraph\">\n<p>Everyone at Rotman Commerce is&nbsp;here&nbsp;to learn, grow, and build community.&nbsp;Attend events, join groups or clubs, and be open to the connections that come your way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/DOM-5993_web-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Five students wearing professional garb stand outside the U of T OISE building, smiling at one another and at the camera.\" class=\"wp-image-8186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/DOM-5993_web-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/DOM-5993_web-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/DOM-5993_web-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/DOM-5993_web-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/DOM-5993_web.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-html\">\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Next up:<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-feature\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/international-student-welcome-guide\/important-dates-and-deadlines-for-rotman-commerce-international-students\/\" class=\"card-feature \" target=\"_self\">\n\t<span\n\t\tclass=\"card-feature-image\"\n\t\t style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/UofT97559_2025-09-02-first-day-of-classes_Polina-Teif-14_web-992x558.jpg); border-bottom: 8px solid #09AD87\"\t\trole=\"img\"\n\t>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"card-feature-body\">\n\t\t\t\t<span \n\t\t\tclass=\"card-feature-body-title \"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\tImportant dates and deadlines for Rotman Commerce international students\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n<\/a>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"block-wrapper block-wrapper-feature\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/international-student-welcome-guide\/getting-your-visa-and-study-permit\/\" class=\"card-feature \" target=\"_self\">\n\t<span\n\t\tclass=\"card-feature-image\"\n\t\t style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/rotmancommerce.utoronto.ca\/current-students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/anete-lusina-rFKBUwLg_WQ-unsplash_web-992x558.jpg); border-bottom: 8px solid #E20778\"\t\trole=\"img\"\n\t>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"card-feature-body\">\n\t\t\t\t<span \n\t\t\tclass=\"card-feature-body-title \"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\tGetting your visa and study permit\u00a0\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n<\/a>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Starting your studies at Rotman Commerce&nbsp;is&nbsp;a great&nbsp;opportunity&nbsp;to meet new people from all over the world. 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