Bi-culturalism & Sustainability in College Education

Posted by BCSAadmin on 01/23/2020

Otago Polytechnic in New Zealand is offering two transformative courses for college faculty!

These separate, but interrelated courses are taught over two weeks (June 22-July 3, 2020). This is a hands-on, experiential program that provides the tools to begin integrating these subjects into your teaching. The power of this experience is the connection between the two subjects.

Māori have traditionally been deeply connected to natural resources both as a means for survival and spiritual fulfilment. In Sustainability, it is our connection and behaviour towards the land and natural environments that are essential for human survival and holistic health.

Course 1: Constructing Culture - Understanding a Bi-Cultural Perspect...

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Brian Lau, Simon Fraser University

Stories from Abroad Scholarship Winner Announced!

Posted by BCSAadmin on 12/19/2019

We are pleased to announce the winner of the fall 2019 Stories from Abroad: British Columbia Study Abroad Scholarship! 

Congratulations to Brian Lau from Simon Fraser University

Born into a Canadian background with a Chinese heritage, Brian lives for sharing his culture and experiences with others. Embracing this value, Brian’s journey to broaden his perspectives led him to Simon Fraser University’s Beedie School of Business – where he currently studies Marketing and Operational Management. This fall, Brian challenged his journey of personal development through global travel – by venturing on a 5-month hiatus in discovering himself again. At the Singapore Management University (SMU), Brian grew the most as a person by learning to become comfortable in uncomfortable...

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Apply for a chance to receive $1000!

Posted by BCSAadmin on 12/18/2019

ATTENTION BC STUDENTS!

The Stories from Abroad Scholarship is back for spring 2020 So, what are you waiting for? Apply by March 2, 2020, for a chance to receive $1,000 to help you go abroad!

Look for Stories from Abroad: $1000 British Columbia Study Abroad Scholarship on the Financial Aid page for more information.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

You must be: 

  • currently enrolled at a BCSA Consortium institution;
  • currently accepted or enrolled in a short-term study abroad program; and, 
  • departing or travelling between December 2019 - September 2020.

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Megan Graham, TRU

2019 BC Study Abroad Photo Contest Winner Announced!

Posted by BCSAadmin on 12/03/2019

We would like to thank everyone who entered the 2019 BC Study Abroad Photo Contest. We received some AMAZING photos this year from a wide cross-section of students and alumni.

Thank you again, Study and Go Abroad, for sponsoring our grand prize of a GoPro Camera! 

If you are looking to study abroad, be sure to check out the Study and Go Abroad Fair on March 3, 2020. Admission is FREE, and all visitors are entered into a Grand Prize Draw to win a free return flight to anywhere that Air Canada flies. Check Study and Go Abroad for more information.

Winner of the 2019 BC...

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