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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

News Feed

September 15, 2026

2026 Fall BC Study Abroad Scholarship: Now Accepting Applications!

The BCSA Study Abroad Consortium is excited to announce the launch of its 2026 fall BC Study Abroad Scholarship. The goal of the award is to document and celebrate the

March 23, 2026

Announcing the Winners of our Winter 2026 Scholarship

We are pleased to announce the winners of the Winter 2026 Stories from Abroad: British Columbia Study Abroad Scholarship. Congratulations to Claire McRae, University of the Fraser Valley.

January 26, 2026

Announcing the Winner of our Fall 2025 Scholarship

We are pleased to announce the winner of the Fall 2025 Stories from Abroad: British Columbia Study Abroad Scholarship. Congratulations to Pamela RavenSong Abraham, Kwantlen Polytechnic University.

Student Stories

August 4, 2026

A Wee Picture of Life Abroad

By: Claire McRae, University of the Fraser Valley, winner of the Winter 2026 BC Study Abroad: Stories from Abroad Scholarship Study Abroad Destination: Scotland 1st Day I arrived to Aberdeen

July 8, 2026

Budapest, One Coffee at a Time

By: Claudia Sampson, Royal Roads University, winner of the Winter 2026 BC Study Abroad: Stories from Abroad Scholarship.

June 1, 2026

On Heritage, Homesickness, and Coming Back to Yourself

By: Kellye Deng, University of Victoria, winner of the Winter 2026 BC Study Abroad: Stories from Abroad Scholarship.

Testimonials

"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."

"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."

“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.

"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."

"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."

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

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