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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 the International Office of the University of Guanajuato. It seeks to provide undergraduate students with an...

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A Journey’s End

By: Joe Porter, Douglas College, winner of the Fall 2023 Stories from Abroad: British Columbia Study Abroad Scholarship...

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BCSA Scholarships Now Open for Winter 2025

Are you currently studying or planning to study abroad in-person or virtually this summer? Apply now for a chance to receive a $500 (virtual study abroad program) and $1000 (in-person study

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Posted by BCSAadmin on 02/08/2025

A Journey’s End

By: Joe Porter, Douglas College, winner of the Fall 2023 Stories from Abroad: British Columbia Study Abroad Scholarship.

It’s refreshing but a little startling having to speak English again. I already made the mistake of saying ‘No Thank You’ in Japanese to my, very Canadian, flight attendant on the trip home. Didn’t even make it an hour. Although my brain quite quickly recovered from the language switch up, Google Ads is still convinced I live in Japan. I think they are trying to take me back there.

A lot of the things I miss most about Japan are small, lifestyle things. I used to walk a lot in Japan. If I was ever bored, I would grab a podcast or some music and walk for an hour do...

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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 Lau, Simon Fraser University, winner of the fall 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 King, Winner of the BC Study Abroad: Stories from Abroad Scholarship, BCSA Writer in Residence

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 Agar, Capilano University

The desire for independence and a sense of adventure were some of the driving forces behind my choices.

Melinda Ng, Winner of the BC Study Abroad: Stories from Abroad Scholarship, BCSA Writer in Residence

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 Campbell, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Winner of the spring 2019 BC Study Abroad: Stories from Abroad Scholarship

“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 Salcescu, BCSA Writer in Residence
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