Culture Shock and Overcoming Barriers

Posted by BCSAadmin on 06/10/2024

By: James Cunningham, University of the Fraser Valley, winner of the Spring 2024 BC Study Abroad: Stories from Abroad Scholarship

Study Abroad Destination: Austria & Germany

I am currently just over halfway through my study abroad experience in Austria/Germany. I have had the opportunity to spend time in world cities such as Vienna and Munich, as well as smaller Austrian cities such as Linz and Salzburg. I’ve delved into mountains, taken (quite literally) plains, trains, and automobiles around an entirely new continent, and had some life altering experiences up to this point in my study abroad period. While I am feeling confident in myself as a travelling student now, there was a great deal of culture shock that I had been warned about but was s...

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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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