Thank you to everyone who participated in our scholarship!
We are pleased to announce the winners of the Spring 2024 Stories from Abroad: British Columbia Study Abroad Scholarship.
Congratulations to:
Amelia Cairns, Douglas College
Amelia Cairns is currently in her fourth and final year of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Douglas College. Amelia is passionate about helping others and traveling the world which has ultimately lead to her acceptance to the Ghana Field S...
By: Kate Slade, University of the Fraser Valley, winner of the Fall 2023 BC Study Abroad: Stories from Abroad Scholarship
Study Abroad Destination: Australia
It has been almost two months since I started my study abroad semester; wow, it has flown by! I am living in downtown Melbourne, Australia, a sharp contrast to the slow living of Vancouver Island. The first two weeks of my journey were spent in surf towns and definitely eased me into my new life here in Australia. These funky towns are something that feels familiar to me; I spent the two weeks visiting friends who have moved here. I think without that support, I would’ve definitely felt a lot more homesick. After two weeks, it was off to the big city of Melbourne! I typically don’t feel a whole...
By: Joe Porter, Douglas College, winner of the Fall 2023 BC Study Abroad: Stories from Abroad Scholarship
Study Abroad Destination: Japan
To say my arrival in Japan last September was a culture shock would be an understatement, but with that it has also been a breath of fresh air. Instead of the usual beer and fireworks, my New Years in Japan consisted of joining the crowds of nearly 100 million nationwide in Hatsumode, the New Years tradition of visiting a shrine to pray for good fortune in the coming year. I have been ushered through a multitude of towering temples, finely crafted gardens, and phenomenal food. Particularly uplifting for me was seeing members of the community out picking odd leaves off the street to keep it as clean as a whistle. T...
Are you currently studying or planning to study abroad in-person or virtually this spring? Apply now for a chance to receive a $500 (virtual study abroad program) and $1000 (in-person study abroad program) to enhance your learning experience abroad. BC Study Abroad Scholarships are now accepting applications.
Any student enrolled at a BC Study Abroad Consortium institution, who is enrolled in or accepted into a short-term, in-person or virtual exchange study abroad program is eligible to apply. Application deadline is March 1, 2024.
For more information or scholarship details, visit the BC Study Abroad Financial Aid page or contact info@bcstudyabro...