Get ready to unlock the heart of Edmonton with ExchangED. We are taking you on a journey to discover the best of our city including hidden gems and local experiences. The first notable activity is happening later this week, it is a unique festival that celebrates all things snowboarding, and will include live music. It is considered to be the biggest party of the year! More information about this event on our link tree!

Join us for an exciting day of curling at the Saville Community Sports Centre and experience the thrill of curling, a traditional Canadian winter sport that's not only fun but also a great way to embrace the Canadian winter spirit. Whether you're an exchange or domestic student this in-person event is perfect for learning the Canadian sport. There will be an instructor there to guide you through the game. It's a fantastic opportunity to build friendship, enjoy some friendly competition, and immerse yourself in a piece of Canadian culture. Get ready to slide, sweep, and strategize your way to victory on the ice.

Please fill out this waiver BEA Curling Night (google.com) after signing up.

Edmonton Oilers VS. Anaheim Ducks

The BEA is hosting a night out to watch the Edmonton Oilers take on a division rival in the Anaheim Ducks on November 26, 2023. This event is open to all students! It will be a great mix of both local and international students. Hope to see you there!

The BEA is hosting a potluck and boardgame night on April 1 @ the MBA Lounge from 6-8pm.This event is open to all students! It will be a great mix of both local and international students. We encourage you to come out and enjoy a night of food, hang out with friends, and play games with people from all over the world! We encourage participants to bring a cultural food item with them.

Click here to register!

The International Programs Office is conducting a series of cultural adjustment seminars for international students studying at Alberta School of Business. These sessions will address some of the common barriers and challenges facing international students at the University of Alberta, while also providing insight, guidance and resources to help make the transition to the academic and social life at the UofA/in Edmonton easier. We will seek to promote cultural understanding, communication and growth with the goal of assisting students to be successful in any cultural setting. All students are welcome. RSVP by clicking here!

These are reoccurring events and future dates will be updated on the ABS website. Make sure to check regularly for upcoming sessions! Inquires may be directed to business.international@ualberta.ca.

Join members of the BEA and the Buddy Network in a fun night of curling! We’ll teach you all the basics of this classic Canadian sport and you’ll have time to brush up on your skills! All students welcome.

Registration Required as there is a $10 fee. Click here for the link.

Come learn about all the exchange opportunities for students at the Alberta School of Business & enjoy some free food!

Click here for the registration link!

The International Programs Office is conducting a series of cultural adjustment seminars for international students studying at Alberta School of Business. These sessions will address some of the common barriers and challenges facing international students at the University of Alberta, while also providing insight, guidance and resources to help make the transition to the academic and social life at the UofA/in Edmonton easier. We will seek to promote cultural understanding, communication and growth with the goal of assisting students to be successful in any cultural setting. All students are welcome.

These are reoccurring events and future dates will be updated on the ABS website. Make sure to check regularly for upcoming sessions! Inquires may be directed to business.international@ualberta.ca.

Experience the world famous Edmonton Ice Castles at Hawrelak Park! More details to come but we would love for you to come with us as we walk through the ice castles. Weather permitting but we plan to head to the park at 6 pm on January 27th after meeting in the business building where we will then be providing a shuttle service down to Hawrelak.

Come join us for some drinks and food at one of Edmonton’s coolest bar’s. We will be offering one prepaid drink to those in the buddy network. This is an event to welcome you to our city and have fun socializing with all of the incoming exchange students! The event starts at 6 pm but feel free to join whenever you can!

The BEA will be hosting a board game night at Hexagon Board Game Cafe! We will meet at the Cafe at 6 PM (sharp). Bring yourself and be prepared to crush some epic board games!

Join us for an exciting night of fun at the Gateway Entertainment Centre!

Meet at the Second Cup in the Business Atrium at 6 pm (sharp) and we will be providing rides to and from the event. We are covering the cost of bowling but there is also food available for purchase at the bowling alley!

We can’t wait to see you all there

BEA is taking 20 exchange students from our Buddy Network to experience Canadian hockey culture at Rogers Place. The Oilers play the Arizona Coyotes on November 4, 2019! Tickets are $65.00 and are only available to the buddy network!

Come join us for a SPOOKY themed nights at The Billiards Club on Whyte Ave. Tickets are $5 (including one prepaid drink and priority admission) and you can purchase them from our team outside of the BSA office from 11 - 2 on Oct. 22 - 25!

You’re not gonna want to miss the HOTTEST party of the year, so come out and enjoy some genuine Halloween fun!

Thinking about going on exchange? Come out to the BEA info session to get information on exchange, answers to your questions and free pizza! We’ll go over possible destinations, the application process and share some recent student experiences with you !!

Join us October 8th from 5:30-6:30 in room BUS 1-06!🌎✈️🍕

join the bea buddy network on thursday september 12th for an a-maze-ing evening. experience one of edmonton’s popular fall attractions at the edmonton corn maze.

Pricing: $11 for general admission and $5 for buddy network members. bring cash to the event.

Meet at the BEA office at 5:00PM if you would like a ride there, or meet at the Corn Maze at 6:00PM.

** RSVP here: https://forms.gle/wUCMokv8ovNgsMkFA **

explore downtown edmonton with the business exchange association buddy network.

on wednesday september 11th, the bea will be leading a tour of downtown and taking a visit to the art gallery of alberta. *Remember to bring your onecard for free admission.

meet at the bea office at 2:00pm, then take the lrt as a group