In Fall of 2018, BA English and Theater minor at UFV Alicia Tobin embarked on her first study abroad semester to the National University of Ireland in Galway. Alicia was inspired by friends who had studied abroad in Switzerland and England, showing her that going to school abroad with UFV was an attainable goal. However, going […]
Sarah Bradwell is a 3rd year UFV student in our Bachelor of Kinesiology Degree program. Balancing travel desire with the need to progress in her program, Sarah found study abroad and “it was a perfect match!”, she says. Travelling solo was not a new prospect for Sarah, but Spain was a new country to her […]
Danay Robinson is a keen #UFVExplorer, pursuing not one but two UFV study abroad opportunities, and in not one but TWO different Asian countries. Danay is pursuing her BGS degree here at UFV, and is currently in her fourth year. Photography, hiking, and Netflix are a few of Danay’s interests, and a passion for travel […]
Sierra Gustafson is a third-year UFV student in the Bachelor of Arts program, pursuing a joint major in Criminology and Psychology and a minor in French. She always knew she wanted to travel one day, and eventually, the University of Regensburg in Germany called her name. Sierra says she chose Germany because she “wanted a […]
“On my very first field study we got to watch some sea turtles swim in the sea and a mother laying her eggs.” Steven is a Biology student from the University of the Fraser Valley who is currently studying in Cave Hill, Bermuda at the University of the West Indies. When asked why he chose […]
Study Abroad is proud to present the winner for the Air Canada gift card draw. We had over one hundred students attend our Study Abroad Expo and fill out the Passport by visiting all six booths. The expo was well attended and connected students who have been abroad with those who are inspired to do […]
From Chile to Abbotsford, Diego has experienced quite the exchange at the University of the Fraser Valley. Why Canada? Did you come alone? Would you recommend it? Diego answers these questions and so much more! On Why I’m in the Agriculture program and have always wanted to explore other countries, cultures and languages, but not […]
A Fine Arts student who lived the dream in Poznan studying painting, drawing and more. On Why I really wanted to diversify my education and gain from a new teaching perspective. I also felt spiritually led. I had been connected with a UFV alumnus who had gone to Poznan before and we were able to communicate […]
We’ve all heard of it and at the very least considered it: study abroad. Take a risk. Take a chance. I’ll present seven reasons why next semester should be the one you finally go. 1) The Same is Boring I’d been at UFV for four years always convinced I would go abroad…next year. School got […]
Hello everyone, Interested in studying abroad but don’t know how to get started? Come to the Study Abroad Expo on Feb 8th. Find out about all of the amazing options available to you. Learn about eligibility requirements, application procedures, and the great scholarships available to you. Each student approved to study abroad is eligible for […]
