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The British Columbia Study Abroad (BCSA) Consortium is a group of BC post-secondary institutions that work together to encourage students to gain international academic experience by offering short-term study abroad programs across disciplines and countries around the world.

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Megan Graham, Thompson Rivers University, winner of the BC Study Abroad: Stories from Abroad Scholarship

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Participate in the Universidad de Guanajuato International Summer Research Program 2025

The International Summer Research Program is an eight-week summer program offered by

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BCSA Scholarships Now Open for Winter 2025

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BCSA Scholarships Now Open for Fall 2024

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Announcing the Winners of our Spring 2024 Scholarship

Thank you to everyone who participated in our scholarship! We are pleased

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BC Study Abroad Scholarships Now Open for Spring 2024

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Announcing the Winners of our Fall 2023 Scholarship

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A Journey’s End

By: Joe Porter, Douglas College, winner of the Fall 2023 BC Study

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Smiths Overfor Hygge

By: Sydney Fowler, Douglas College, winner of the Spring 2024 BC Study Abroad: Stories

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How Studying Abroad Encouraged Me to Adopt an “Exploratory” Mindset

By: Victoria San Martin, Simon Fraser University, winner of the Spring 2023 BC

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Finding a Study Life Balance While Abroad

By: Victoria San Martin, Simon Fraser University, winner of the Spring 2023 BC

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Culture Shock and Overcoming Barriers

By: James Cunningham, University of the Fraser Valley, winner of the Spring 2024 BC

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Ghana Field School: A Cultural Journey

By: Amelia Cairns, Douglas College, winner of the Spring 2024 BC Study Abroad: Stories

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Testimonials

"Take the chance, get out of your comfort zone and ensure you put your all into whichever culture you’re exploring. The memories, experiences and insight you will gain will be priceless moments no one can teach you."
Porsche CampbellKwantlen Polytechnic University, Winner of the spring 2019 BC Study Abroad: Stories from Abroad Scholarship
"Learning solely through books has its place, but actually getting out and experiencing the world is a whole different level. When you physically see the vast skies over the river, when you smell the dirt, flowers and trees after a downpour, when you taste the local food and see the smiles of its people; that’s absorbing knowledge."
Lisa KingWinner of the BC Study Abroad: Stories from Abroad Scholarship, BCSA Writer in Residence
“The world is my home.” I realized that no matter where I am, I don’t need to miss home because I am home. Home is where one chooses to make it. Two months ago, home was in Abbotsford. Last month, home was in Arlon. Today, home is here in Rotterdam. I don’t know where my home will be next year, but I don’t feel worried about it anymore.
Oana SalcescuBCSA Writer in Residence
"I think throughout this exchange, it has helped me understand a larger picture and window of possibilities that the world has to offer. Although the comfort of my home is cozy, it doesn’t help me accelerate my career to lengths I can imagine. It all starts with you taking that initial step and who knows where it might take you."
Brian LauSimon Fraser University, winner of the fall 2019 BC Study Abroad: Stories from Abroad Scholarship
"What are you going to do there? Listen. Reflect. Transform. We will stop asking what 'we'can do for 'them' and start asking how we can listen to each other and develop a truly sustainable global system together, remembering that sustainability is a three-pronged pursuit: Environmental, Social, and Economic."
Betsy AgarCapilano University
"The desire for independence and a sense of adventure were some of the driving forces behind my choices."
Melinda NgWinner of the BC Study Abroad: Stories from Abroad Scholarship, BCSA Writer in Residence

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