Student Stories

Good morning, Vancouver!

By Cheryl Olvera, Simon Fraser University, winner of the 2017 Stories from Abroad Scholarship. Ah, Vancouver. What can I say? I love you and I’ve missed you, but I’m so

Day 4: Virtual glasses, interesting classes part 1

By: Lucy Dabbs, Georges P. Vanier Secondary School, participant of the 2017 Beijing International Education Exchange (BIEE) Summer Camp. At your feet lies a black headset, a thick visor to

Day 3: Fluffy Kitten Cakes Part 4

By: Lucy Dabbs, Georges P. Vanier Secondary School, participant of the 2017 Beijing International Education Exchange (BIEE) Summer Camp. Our next stop is the Bird’s Nest National Stadium, a massive

Day 3: Fluffy Kitten Cakes Part 3

By: Lucy Dabbs, Georges P. Vanier Secondary School, participant of the 2017 Beijing International Education Exchange (BIEE) Summer Camp. Following the commencement of the ceremony, the whole summer camp streams

Back Home Again but Staying Connected

By: Katlyn Bieber, Thompson Rivers University, winner of the 2017 Stories from Abroad Scholarship. Since arriving home for the summer at the beginning of July, I have been keeping myself busy

Day 1: Flying High

By: Lucy Dabbs, Georges P. Vanier Secondary School, participant of the 2017 Beijing International Education Exchange (BIEE) Summer Camp. In 10 hours and 2 minutes we will arrive in Beijing