The life of a college student is complicated. At the end of the semester you feel a surge of relief that you’re done with all the work and finally have a bit of freedom.  What should you do with it, though?  There are many options, from going home to getting a job in your university town, but when you think about it, this is the time you should really be exploring the world.  Who knows [...]

Check out the Mawista Scholarship contest!  The contest is for international students looking to study in Germany.  The first prize is a 1000 EURO scholarship for studying in Germany and the second prize is a Nexus 7 tablet.   Check the website for more information and how to enter:  

High School Essay Writing Boot Camp A one-week course that will prepare students for English and all writing-based courses at the high school level. July 29th – Aug 2nd (SG), Aug 12th – Aug 16th (WV) Introduction to University Level Writing Workshop A two-day course that prepares university-bound students for the challenges of writing for different disciplines at the post-secondary level. July 29th – July 30th (WV), Aug 19th – Aug 20th (SG) US Admissions [...]

“Volunteering will change you in ways you never thought possible”, says Frank Hiebert, who has recently returned from a volunteering trip in Peru, organized by Developing World Connections.  Frank was part of a group of eight, ranging in age from mid 20s to over 60, based in Lima to carry out volunteer work on construction projects in the nearby slum areas. Frank’s accommodation was in a hostel-type hotel in Lima, and every day the group [...]

Be one of 100 youth for positive social change. Develop skills for this interconnected world through lively discussions and interactive workshops. The conviction that youth are a driving force for positive social change is the basis for the UNAOC – EF Summer school. This week-long summer school brings together 100 youth (18-35) from across the globe to address pressing global challenges within the context of cultural and religious diversity. Selected participants will be provided with flight, [...]

VICTORIA – The B.C. government is providing $900,000 for graduate student scholarships at the province’s four research-intensive universities. “These scholarships will support some of our best and brightest as they advance their graduate studies and apply their knowledge and skills to the benefit of their chosen research areas, our post-secondary education sector, and all British Columbians,” said Ralph Sultan, Minister of Advanced Education, Innovation and Technology. The University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, University [...]