study abroad
There’s nothing wrong with taking your time with your degree
June 27, 2020By: Nathan Tok, Peak Associate Often the world pressures us into living quickly and moving ahead in life “on schedule.” But is that always wise? There are many benefits to graduating “on time” within the standard four years. These include getting into the working world sooner and earning a living, or getting your parents off your case. Being able to put a four-year completion of your degree on your LinkedIn profile shows employers you are driven and can finish things on time. We all know this. However, there are also benefits to taking more time before graduating than the usual four-year…
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Long story short: I have mixed thoughts about my study abroad experience
July 26, 2019By: Harvin Bhathal, SFU Student Studying abroad has been the defining experience of my short life so far. It has been a little over a year since I left England and the University of Essex to return home, and in that…
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Down and out during Study Abroad
January 30, 2017[dropcap]N[/dropcap]ot all students going on exchange are prepared for the road ahead. After stumbling into SFU’s Study Abroad program, it wasn't long until I knew I wanted to go on exchange and get the study abroad experience, clichés and all.…
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SFU needs to prioritize funds for sending students abroad
August 2, 2016[dropcap]A[/dropcap] couple years ago, I was intent on studying abroad for a year in Amsterdam. I am Dutch, and having grown up with various Dutch traditions, food, and attitudes — especially when visiting Oma and Opa — the prospect of…
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