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The British Columbia Study Abroad (BCSA) Consortium is a group of BC post-secondary institutions that work together to encourage students to gain international academic experience by offering short-term study abroad programs across disciplines and countries around the world.

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Megan Graham, Thompson Rivers University, winner of the BC Study Abroad: Stories from Abroad Scholarship

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Announcing the Winners of our Spring 2024 Scholarship

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...

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Postcards from Australia

By: Kate Slade, University of the Fraser Valley, winner of the Fall 2023 BC Study Abroad: Stories from Abroad Scholarship

Study Abroad Destination: Australia...

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Breaking the Language Barrier

By: Joe Porter, Douglas College, winner of the Fall 2023 BC Study Abroad: Stories from Abroad Scholarship

Study Abroad Destination: Japan

To say my...

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Posted by BCSAadmin on 03/18/2024

Postcards from Australia

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...

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Testimonials

Learning solely through books has its place, but actually getting out and experiencing the world is a whole different level. When you physically see the vast skies over the river, when you smell the dirt, flowers and trees after a downpour, when you taste the local food and see the smiles of its people; that’s absorbing knowledge.

Lisa King, Winner of the BC Study Abroad: Stories from Abroad Scholarship, BCSA Writer in Residence

“The world is my home.” I realized that no matter where I am, I don’t need to miss home because I am home. Home is where one chooses to make it. Two months ago, home was in Abbotsford. Last month, home was in Arlon. Today, home is here in Rotterdam. I don’t know where my home will be next year, but I don’t feel worried about it anymore.

Oana Salcescu, BCSA Writer in Residence

I think throughout this exchange, it has helped me understand a larger picture and window of possibilities that the world has to offer. Although the comfort of my home is cozy, it doesn’t help me accelerate my career to lengths I can imagine. It all starts with you taking that initial step and who knows where it might take you.

Brian Lau, Simon Fraser University, winner of the fall 2019 BC Study Abroad: Stories from Abroad Scholarship

The desire for independence and a sense of adventure were some of the driving forces behind my choices.

Melinda Ng, Winner of the BC Study Abroad: Stories from Abroad Scholarship, BCSA Writer in Residence

What are you going to do there? Listen. Reflect. Transform. We will stop asking what 'we'can do for 'them' and start asking how we can listen to each other and develop a truly sustainable global system together, remembering that sustainability is a three-pronged pursuit: Environmental, Social, and Economic.

Betsy Agar, Capilano University

Take the chance, get out of your comfort zone and ensure you put your all into whichever culture you’re exploring. The memories, experiences and insight you will gain will be priceless moments no one can teach you,

Porsche Campbell, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Winner of the spring 2019 BC Study Abroad: Stories from Abroad Scholarship
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