2017 Chinese Government Scholarship Program

Posted by BCSAadmin on 01/11/2017

Ever wonder what it would be like to study abroad in China and learn the Chinese lanugage at the undergraduate or graduate level?

The Chinese Government is offering scholarships for eligible British Columbia students to study abroad!

The purpose of the Scholarship Program is to strengthen mutual understanding and friendship between the Chinese people and people around the world. It supports the development of cooperation and exchange in the fields of education, science, culture, economy and trade between China and other countries. 

Application Deadline: February 28, 2017

For more information on this oppportunity, visit Financial Aid.

 

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Great news for BC Grade 12 students!

Posted by BCSAadmin on 01/09/2017

Are you currently taking Mandarin 12 at your high school? If you are, you may be eligible for the $500 BC-China Award for Excellence in Chinese!

In order to be eligible to apply for this award, you must meet all of the following criteria:

  • Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
  • Ordinarily reside in BC
  • Be school-age (not older than 19 years of age by June 30, 2017)
  • Be enrolled as a full-time Grade 12 student at a public or independent school in BC
  • Have completed a Mandarin Chinese language course at the Grade 11 level in BC with a minimum course grade of 86% – course completion attained through challenge, equivalency or other course credit is not eligible
  • Be enrolled in or have completed a Mandarin Chinese...
Tags: BC China Award Scholarship Chinese Mandarin Excellence in Chinese International Education Scholarship Highschool BC Government
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Kyla Oshanek

How to Nail Your Next Job Interview Using Your Study Abroad Experience

Posted by BCSAadmin on 01/09/2017

So your study abroad experience has ended. Perhaps you are home and looking for a summer job, or permanent employment. Your study abroad experience has changed your life, but did you know it can also land you your dream job? There are many skills that you have gained during your time abroad that set you apart from other applicants. Here are a few to help you turn your next job interview into a conversation about your study abroad experience and help you land the job:

  1. Ability to work independently: Whether you travelled abroad alone or with a group, you were no longer within your support network. Forced out of comfort zone, you had to make decisions and plans independently. Your employer will value your ability to think and work independently with confidence. 
    2. ...
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Malavika Santhosh, Simon Fraser University

The Truth Behind the Glamour

Posted by BCSAadmin on 01/03/2017

It is nearing the end of what has been a dream of a semester abroad at Bocconi University in Milan, Italy. Having travelled to over 30 cities in the past four months, I must admit that although studying abroad is everything it is glorified to be and more, there are a lot of moments of utter chaos and confusion that lead to those picture perfect moments. Instances of homesickness, fitting in, and balancing school work with travelling, along with maintaining a social life in fear of missing out. The truth is that, sometimes you find yourself in situations where you have no idea what you’re doing and miss the comforts of familiarity at home. 

However, despite not understanding the language, you find comfort amidst the smiling faces of strangers. Through the wrong turns taken down narrow windi...

Tags: Stories from Abroad Scholarship Winner Italy Milan Bocconi University Travel Experiences Explore
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