Student Stories

Packed, ready to go… and ready to try something new!

In less than 1 week I will be in China! On May 16th I will land in Shanghai with my group from Langara College in Vancouver, BC. I almost can’t

Beginning my study abroad experience

It was only a couple months ago that I packed my entire life into a suitcase, leaving Canada and everyone that I knew to begin my study abroad trip. Finally,

All Or Nothing

Helen Keller said, “life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all”. Her words express a longing in my heart for adventure- to experience new places and culture, climb new

My Pre-Departure Entry before I head to Costa Rica

It’s April 30th, the day before my trip to Costa Rica. In this Natural Resource Field School and Cultural Exchange class I will be experiencing and learning about how Costa

Home

Written in August 2013 As some of you already know, it’s been a pretty difficult week for me because I got a horrible cold that knocked me off my feet.

Reverse Culture Shock

After seeing eight countries and eighteen different cities, I am finally back in Vancouver. I was quite sad to say goodbye to my apartment, friends, and my favorite city, Berlin. It was definitely a