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Trinity University College in Carmarthen, Wales.

By Ashley Whillans, Associate News Editor

his summer, Douglas College students have the

opportunity to travel and gain credits through

Douglas College’s Study Abroad Program taking
place in Wales and China.

Why study abroad?
In an interview with The Other Press, John Newark,
manager of international contracts and projects at the
Douglas College Centre for International Education,
explains the benefit of studying abroad.

“Students from last year’s study abroad program
refer to it as a ‘life-altering experience.’ These are

“Students from last year’s study abroad
program refer to it [the
program] as a ‘life altering experience.’”

wonderful opportunities to earn credit and learn about
different cultures and their often unique approaches

to problems and issues we all face,” he said. “A study
abroad experience also indicates to future employers
that you have gained much more than a credential or
set of credits while at Douglas College. It is a once in a
lifetime opportunity.”

For more information, you may contact John
Newark at newarkj@douglas.be.ca or 604.527.5712.
General information on these programs is also available
below.

Wales Study Abroad Program

The Wales Study Abroad Program gives students the
opportunity to earn ten university transferable credits
while studying alongside Trinity University College
students in Carmarthen, Wales.

Boasting rolling green hills, castles, and pubs, trips
to London, Bath, Cardiff and the seaside, Wales will be
not only educational, but enormously enjoyable as well.

The program begins May 4" and includes two weeks
of instruction at the Douglas College New Westminster
Campus. Instructors include Christine Dewar (fine arts),

Susan Smythe (geography) and Marni Westerman (social :

sciences).

The total program cost for the Wales Study Abroad
Program is $2650, which includes all accommodation,
excursions, local transportation, meals, and an optional
credit course in Welsh history. Students will be
responsible for airfare, weekend meals and insurance
as well as personal expenses. The deadline to apply is
March 15", and a $500 deposit is required.

China Field School

Douglas College is also offering the China Field School,
which allows students to earn nine credits in just five
weeks.

Courses include Geography 1190 (Selected Regions,
China), MODL 1191 (Introduction to Mandarin and
Chinese) and CMNS 1104 (Foundations of Intercultural
Communications).

As part of the trip, students will visit remote villages
in China and cities bordering Vietnam, and participate
in a boat trip down the Li River. The Field School
is partnering with Guangxi Minorities University in
Nanning, and in addition to studies students will enjoy
one week of independent exploration.

The program fee is $3300 including
accommodation, and local transportation. The
application deadline is March 15" and a $500 deposit is
required.

 

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before terminating at Scott Road.

Other re-routed buses include the N19
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