Ghana Field School: A Cultural Journey

Posted by BCSAadmin on 05/16/2024

By: Amelia Cairns, Douglas College, winner of the Spring 2024 BC Study Abroad: Stories from Abroad Scholarship

Study Abroad Destination: Ghana

After the many long flights and bus rides, I have finally settled and found my place within one of Ghana’s small communities, Frankadua. Our group of student nurses have been welcomed with smiles and open arms- a feeling that can only be described as coming together with old friends after a long period apart. My Western thought process and lifestyle has already been challenged immensely and I am reminded that there is no “right” way of living. However, I do think I would appreciate a cooler temperature at times.

I’ve had many different opportunities to learn and work so far. I have volunteered at the m...

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Announcing the Winners of our Spring 2024 Scholarship

Posted by BCSAadmin on 04/03/2024

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.

Congratulations to: 

 

 

 

 

 

Amelia Cairns, Douglas College

Amelia Cairns is currently in her fourth and final year of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Douglas College. Amelia is passionate about helping others and traveling the world which has ultimately lead to her acceptance to the Ghana Field S...

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Postcards from Australia

Posted by BCSAadmin on 03/18/2024

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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Breaking the Language Barrier

Posted by BCSAadmin on 02/12/2024

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

Study Abroad Destination: Japan

To say my arrival in Japan last September was a culture shock would be an understatement, but with that it has also been a breath of fresh air. Instead of the usual beer and fireworks, my New Years in Japan consisted of joining the crowds of nearly 100 million nationwide in Hatsumode, the New Years tradition of visiting a shrine to pray for good fortune in the coming year. I have been ushered through a multitude of towering temples, finely crafted gardens, and phenomenal food. Particularly uplifting for me was seeing members of the community out picking odd leaves off the street to keep it as clean as a whistle. T...

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