Everyone loves travelling; why not earn credits at the same time? By Kennedy Kierans ou come to college to learn. That’s pretty obvious. But what is not so obvious is how much you learn beyond the course content. You learn stress management, adaptability, getting along with people, and more. And when you go on an immersion learning experience — like a field school — the entire location is your classroom. You’ll start off with three intense weeks of study here, and then travel to the host country with your instructors and a small group of fellow students (usually about 20). Once in the host country, you will take classes, go on course-related outings, and complete assignments designed to maximize your learning. But it won’t all be work — during the time you’re there, you can also take side trips, and can continue to travel once the field school is over. The program fee varies for each field school, but starts around $2000. It includes accommodation, most meals, tuition at the host school, travel medical and course-related outings and transportation. The fee does not include airfare, tuition and fees for Douglas College, spending money, or non-program-related outings. Karen Ng, Language & Cultural Facilitator at Douglas College International, comments, ““We’re very excited about our field schools. , They are an excellent opportunity for students to enrich their life experience by being immersed in another culture.” If leaving the country next summer isn’t in your plans, you can still have an immersion experience here in BC. Professor Tad Mcilwraith (mcilwraitht@douglas.bc.ca) will be leading a small group (max 10 people) on a field school at the Splatsin First Nation near Enderby. Student research will focus on Splatsin culture, language and history. The program fee is about $800, and includes food and accommodation in the field. The field school will run for 11 weeks total, four in the field and — ; seven more at Douglas College. If you are interested in taking part in one of these great experiences, contact Karen Ng at Douglas College International (ngk@douglas.be.ca). There will also be information sessions for the specific field schools; keep your eyes open for the posters. As well, some of the programs will be represented at International Day next week. Field Schools 2011 Australia Focus: Business Host school: Central Queensland University Other information: Students will be in Australia for 5 weeks. All other field schools offer 4 weeks of on- site experience. Belize Focus: Interdisciplinary focus on “places, Mayan history/archaeology and sustainability.” Host school: Galen University China Focus: Criminal justice. The program is not limited to students in Criminology. Host school: East China University of Politics and Law Other information: This field school includes a long list of related outings. This field school starts and ends earlier than the others. Hungary Focus: Cross-cultural perspectives on sport and physical activity Host school: Semmelweis University in historic Budapest Wales Focus: Interdisciplinary focus on identity Host school: University of Wales Other information: The fees for this program include one course offered by the University of Wales. What is Movember? By Maria Asselin-Roy, Staff Reporter ou may have heard people y talking about “Movember” or “No Shave November” around campus and wondered what they were talking about or what the point is. “Movember” is a yearly month long event that involves growing moustaches in the month of November. Why? The point is to raise awareness for issues in men’s health, most commonly prostate cancer and depression. Rumour has it that Movember came to be in 2003 by a conversation over a few beers with some friends in Australia. The plan at the time was simple; to bring the old moustache trend back in style for a month. The first annual month of Movember raised no money, but the men behind the idea of it realized the potential a moustache had in bringing up conversation of the purpose of having one. The “Mo Bros” as they call themselves were inspired and set out to raise global awareness of men’s health. In the following year, the campaign rose to a new level in raising awareness and funds for prostate cancer. In this year, Movember raised over $55,000 for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. In 2009 the popular movement had spread throughout several countries, and they raised a whopping $47 million dollars for Movember’s global beneficiary funds. Canadians alone have raised over $11 million dollars in support of Movember, all of these funds go directly to Prostate Cancer Society of With Movember having increasing popularity, it’s not just men who are participating. Women are also urged to participate to support the cause either by wearing “Movember accessories” or if they are actually capable of growing a moustache themselves. “Mo sistas” are the women who support the “Mo bros” and play an important role in Movember. Various celebrities and sports teams such as the Toronto Maple Leafs are sporting this unshaven look for charity as well, some people actually say that “The Maple Leafs have some of the best moustaches.” Those who are participating in Movember are urged to be clean shaven from November 1* and start the growing from there; they are also urged to register on Movember’s Own website. (www.movember.com) You can register individually or as a team to become true “citizens” of Movember. The website is home to donations for charity, events, and prizes. Prizes for those who raise over $1,000 include a limited edition booked called “Guide for the Modern Gentlemen”, and they also have prizes for those who have the best looking moustache, best dressed for Movember, best groomed and styled moustache, and there is even a prize for the “facial folically challenged.” It is also where one will find information on the latest Movember news, those who are involved, how to get involved, etc. The website also offers tons of merchandise to help you and your friends into the spirit of Movember. Help raise awareness in men’s health issues, grow amo’!