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Read MoreMajestic wilderness and multicultural cities are two things to love about this welcoming nation
Our 2024-25 school year kicks off in Canada, whose skyscraper-laden cities offer easy access to the breathtaking mountains, lakes, and forests surrounding them. It’s a place where skiing at dawn and kayaking at dusk on the same day isn’t far-fetched, and we look forward to making the most of our time in this outdoorsman’s paradise.
While the natural landscapes are the main attraction, Canada’s major cities also offer plenty of ways to learn experientially. The burgeoning tech sector will allow students to engage with cutting-edge innovations and learn about future technological advancements. Concurrently, collaborating with community-based organizations will enable students to participate in service projects that heighten environmental consciousness and provide a meaningful impact.
Our time in Canada will also likely be dedicated to understanding and appreciating the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities that call it home. By developing a deep respect for their rich histories, diverse cultures, languages, and traditions, we can better comprehend their ongoing efforts to foster a more inclusive, equitable, and just society in Canada.
Potential Projects
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Meeting with members of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations to gain a deeper understanding of the history, culture, and contemporary issues facing the Indigenous peoples in the Vancouver area.
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Exploring Vancouver’s role as a burgeoning innovation hub through tech company visits and entrepreneurial workshops to gain insights into fields like CleanTech and renewable energy, AI, and sustainable engineering.
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Investigating Vancouver’s unique urban ecosystem to learn how the city integrates ecological sustainability with urban development through field studies in Stanley Park, waterfront ecosystem analysis, and environmental impact assessments.
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Analyzing the specific impacts of climate change on coastal cities to learn how Vancouver is preparing and adapting to challenges like rising sea levels, increased storm frequency, and coastal erosion.