Homestay in Historical Chinese Villages

Posted by BCSAadmin on 02/28/2017

Are you interested in Chinese culture and/or the travel & tourism industry? If you are, there is an opportunity for you to spend three weeks in the home of a Chinese family in an historical village! 

The Jinhua Municipal Government of Zhejiang Province, China, plans to preserve the original cultural atmosphere of Jinhua historical villages, while developing them for travel and ecotourism. To do so, they are looking for BC students, teachers and/or recent graduates to help promote homestay tourism in Jinhua's historical villages.

During the stay, you will have the opportunity to learn about Chinese traditional culture, witness the beauty of the historial architecture, and experience life with a Chinese family!

June 24 - July 14, 2017 - Suoyuan Vill...

Tags: China Jinhua Homestay culture Zhejiang Province Abroad historical village Supyuan Siping Shanjing
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Iris Kha

The Beginning

Posted by BCSAadmin on 02/14/2017

By: Iris Kha, Capilano University. Winner of the 2016 Remes Family Study Abroad Scholarship.

My decision to study abroad was very last minute. It all began when I woke up one morning and decided something needed to change – myself. I was tired of the daily routines that provided little to no stimulation. My life felt dull and uninteresting. So I thought to myself – I need a challenge, a quest, a journey, and an adventure that will help me grow and become a strong, independent individual – no more friends to rely on, no more dotting family members – just me.

There was a lot on my mind the few days, weeks, and month before my departure: a lot of metal preparation that needed to be done on my part. This was my first time travelling abroad on my own and my firs...

Tags: Vienna Austria Study Abroad Adventure step out of comfort zone courage change
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Study Abroad Scholarships in Taiwan

Posted by BCSAadmin on 02/07/2017

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Vancouver has just announced two scholarship opportunities for students in British Columbia! 

For those of you looking for opportunities to go abroad and/or interested in learning about the Taiwanese culture and society, be sure to look for the following scholarships on Financial Aid for more information.

  1. 2017 Huayu Enrichment Scholarship
  2. 2017 Taiwan Scholarship 

Good luck!

Tags: Taiwan Scholarship opportunity Study Abroad Taipei Economic culture
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Malavika Santhosh, Simon Fraser University

Like a Local

Posted by BCSAadmin on 02/06/2017

By: Malavika Santhosh, Simon Fraser University. Winner of the 2016 Stories from Abroad: British Columbia Study Abroad Scholarship.

Worried about fitting in or seeming like a tourist during your upcoming study abroad semester? Here are my top 3 tips to help you immerse yourself into the local culture.     

1. Getting Around

I found that the best way to learn your way around a new city is to ride like the locals do, such as by renting a bicycle in places like Amsterdam, taking the tram in cities like Milan or even just by foot in those that are smaller and more walkable. Don’t be afraid of getting lost or taking the wrong turn as its part of the adventure. Trust me; you’ll discover so much more than if you took a taxi or were looking...

Tags: Study Abroad Stories from Abroad Scholarship Winner Milan Italy Europe Simon Fraser University
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