Tag: Study Abroad

Top 5 Things About My Field School Experience in San Francisco, Mexico

The Food: during our month in San Pancho we dined at nearly every restaurant. I was surprised and delighted by the variety of food we found here. We even had

My Trip to Costa Rica: Final Entry

After spending 2.5 weeks in Costa Rica and landing in Prince George, I can safely say I’m already missing it. During this last week we have done some pretty amazing

Top 3 Things Among a Thousand Great Things About China

I can honestly say that I have started and stopped writing this post a few times already. The magnitude and variety of new things I experience each day is sometimes overwhelming.

Everyone shines, given the right lighting – Susan Cain, Quiet

If you are an introvert—like me—you can probably imagine that being in a group setting in a foreign country 24/7 for thirty days will pose some challenges. Introverts need quiet

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

Stories from Abroad Scholarship Winners Announced!

We are pleased to announce our 2016 Stories from Abroad: British Columbia Study Abroad Scholarship Winners!. Congratulations to: Camille James, Vancouver Island University Garrett Lakey, College of New Caledonia Kira Daley,

Study Abroad Scholarships in Taiwan: Opportunity for BC Students

Are you thinking of studying abroad in Taiwan? If you are, here’s your chance to apply for the 2016 Taiwan Scholarship and 2016 Ministry of Education Huaya Enrichment Scholarship!  More

Homestay in Historical Chinese Villages

Are you a BC student or a recent graduate interested in Chinese culture and/or the travel & tourism industry? If you are, there is an opportunity for you to spend three weeks