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Deux kayaks sur un quai au bord d'un lac
From the Field
Myanmar

My experience near Myanmar

''My main takeaway from this internship is more profound than simply enjoying another country; it is well and truly worldview altering.''
''My main takeaway from this internship is more profound than simply enjoying another country; it is well and truly worldview altering.''

November 28, 2023
A brown cow in the middle of a forest
From the Field
Nepal

Linguistic Challenges & Success

"when you set yourself up to be the best that you can, given how you feel on any day, you can be successful."
"when you set yourself up to be the best that you can, given how you feel on any day, you can be successful."

November 22, 2023
Sunset in Myanmar seen on a coast
From the Field
Myanmar

Working while discovering Myanmar

"Every morning, I wake up with the most wonderful views of a lush, tropical mountain, curtained by fog."
"Every morning, I wake up with the most wonderful views of a lush, tropical mountain, curtained by fog."

November 14, 2023
Group of 4 people in front of a vietnamese building
From the Field
Vietnam

Until next time, Vietnam

"In the famous words of Wayne Gretzky, You miss 100% of the shots you don't take."
"In the famous words of Wayne Gretzky, You miss 100% of the shots you don't take."

November 14, 2023
African student posing in front of steps with two tall sculptures and other people in the background.
From the Field
Senegal

My enriching international internship experience in Senegal with FSS International and CECI

Rachidatou, Bacc. Développement international et mondialisation Pays de stage terrain : Sénégal ONG canadienne :  Centre d’Étude et de Coopération International (CECI) ONG locale :  Cadre de Concertation des producteurs Agricoles (CCPA) Titre : Agente en Gestion de projet Mon expérience de stage international au Sénégal, un voyage qui...
Rachidatou, Bacc. Développement international et mondialisation Pays de stage terrain : Sénégal ONG canadienne :  Centre d’Étude et de Coopération International (CECI) ONG locale :  Cadre de Concertation des producteurs Agricoles (CCPA) Titre&...

November 10, 2023
Three middle school kids sitting at a table in a classroom. 4 bottles on the table each containing a small plant
From the Field
Ghana

Nurturing Sustainability: From Classroom to Garden

''Our studies taught us that sustainability isn't just a buzzword; it's a way of life.  As we dug the earth, our hands touched more than soil; they touched the essence of sustainability.''
''Our studies taught us that sustainability isn't just a buzzword; it's a way of life.  As we dug the earth, our hands touched more than soil; they touched the essence of sustainability.''

November 7, 2023
A perspective view on hills full of plants and small trees. Sky covered with grey clouds.
From the Field
Rwanda

Applying My Economics Background in a Grassroots Development Context

"Surpassing numbers and theories, an understanding of international economics equips us with a powerful toolset to foster empowerment"
"Surpassing numbers and theories, an understanding of international economics equips us with a powerful toolset to foster empowerment"

October 24, 2023
A picture of a landscape with the student in the middle
From the Field
Vietnam

Working with an NGO in Vietnam

"Beyond the benefits of the internship, Vietnam is rich in history and varying landscapes. It has been neat to have gone to the Hue Imperial City, the Hands of God and the caves."
"Beyond the benefits of the internship, Vietnam is rich in history and varying landscapes. It has been neat to have gone to the Hue Imperial City, the Hands of God and the caves."

October 24, 2023
Perspective shot of a city in Nepal. Two trees can be seen in the foreground, followed by a multitude of urban buildings. City covered by a sunset
From the Field
Nepal

An Immersive Learning Experience

"Simply being in this environment will develop and educate you on professional skills. Even outside of your work environment, there are so many things that you can learn from the place you are living."
"Simply being in this environment will develop and educate you on professional skills. Even outside of your work environment, there are so many things that you can learn from the place you are living."

October 24, 2023
World map with a colour for each country
From the Field
Ghana

Gaining experience while discovering Ghana

"My time spent working at WUSC was beneficial because it gave me the opportunity to gain experience in a field that is highly relevant to my area of academic concentration."
"My time spent working at WUSC was beneficial because it gave me the opportunity to gain experience in a field that is highly relevant to my area of academic concentration."

May 5, 2023