A Bittersweet Homecoming

Posted by BCSAadmin on 12/01/2023

By: Amanda Phillips, Capilano University, winner of the Spring 2023 BC Study Abroad: Stories from Abroad Scholarship

Study Abroad Destination: Austria

Saying, “I’m studying abroad in Vienna” was one thing. Physically being abroad was another. Now, sitting back home in my childhood bedroom in Vancouver is unbelievable. No amount of planning and dreaming about Vienna would have prepared me for the experience I had. Going home was a strange bittersweet mix of emotions. Of course I was excited to see family and friends, but I was also surprisingly upset at the realization that my European adventures are over. Since returning home, I cannot fathom all that I experienced.

Austria is a country that shares eight land boarders allowing me to visit mul...

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Announcing the Winners of our Fall 2023 Scholarship

Posted by BCSAadmin on 11/21/2023

Thank you to everyone who participated in our scholarship!

We are pleased to announce the winners of the Fall 2023 Stories from Abroad: British Columbia Study Abroad Scholarship.

Congratulations to: 

 

 

 

 

 

Joe Porter, Douglas College

Joe is a 19-year-old British-Canadian studying at the University of Foreign Studies in Kyoto, Japan. From a young age, Joe has performed in drama and music, and upon returning to Canada, he hopes to pursue a career in music and education. In his spare time, Joe loves learning...

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Studying Abroad Without Superpowers

Posted by BCSAadmin on 11/03/2023

By: Amanda Phillips, Capilano University, winner of the Spring 2023 BC Study Abroad: Stories from Abroad Scholarship

Study Abroad Destination: Austria

Studying abroad is an experience that is hard to put into words. Studying and living in Vienna, Austria has given me a million reasons why everyone should study abroad, but there aren’t the words to convey it. Typing and deleting this blog for the last two weeks has brought me to this point where I can at least say that studying abroad makes me wish I had superpowers.

Writing this, lounging at Sigmund Freud Park marveling at the magnificent Votivkirche across the road feels surreal. I’ve been in Europe for 4 months now and I cannot stress the perpetual ‘awe’ I have walking past the beautiful ar...

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Summertime in the Alps

Posted by BCSAadmin on 09/19/2023

By: Alec Weinstein, North Island College, winner of the Fall 2022 BC Study Abroad: Stories from Abroad Scholarship

Study Abroad Destination: France

When one envisions the Alps, the mind often conjures images of towering giants like Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn. Yet, beyond these awe-inspiring mountains, the region offers a wealth of other treasures to discover, including emerald-coloured lakes, delectable cuisine, and a rich cultural tapestry. This year, I've been fortunate to study and intern in the Alpine town of Annecy, aptly dubbed the 'Venice of the Alps' due to its charming old town and picturesque canals. Situated less than 40 kilometers from Geneva, Switzerland, Annecy remains a hidden gem that boasts one of the highest qualities of life in...

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