Winter 2010 - Bishop's University

Megan Wanless and
Frances Bajdik-Bova,
South Africa
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Ten reasons
to study abroad:
You can learn a new language.
You can travel and explore your
surroundings – both near and far.
You can become acquainted with
another culture first-hand.
You develop skills and gain
experiences a classroom setting
cannot provide.
You make friends from around
the world.
You learn about yourself and will
return home with fresh perspectives.
You expand your world view.
You break out of your routine.
You improve your employment
opportunities. Employers regard
students who studied abroad as
self-motivated, independent,
willing to embrace challenges,
and able to cope with diverse
problems and situations.
You enhance the value of
your degree.
Patrick Biron, Mexico
Geoffroy Balthazard, France
International mobility:
“The African children have imprinted their smiles on my heart. I honestly have no
words to explain the positive impact of my experience. I’m coming home a new
person.” Frances Bajdik-Bova, 4th year Education
“If I were to describe my experience in a word, I’d say PEOPLE. Becoming friends
with many Japanese people has been a gift. In a year, the world has become a much
smaller place.” Elliott Verreault, BBA ’09
“The excitement, anxiety,
language barriers,
transportation systems,
loneliness, maps, and new
friendships have moved
me deeply and made me
stronger in every way.”
Caitlin McNamee-Lamb,
BA Honours English ’09
“At the ancient civilization
ruins of Teotihuacan,
I’m standing on the third
highest pyramid in the
world (Sun Pyramid) with
a spectacular view of
the fifth highest (Moon
Pyramid).”
Patrick Biron, 2nd year
Honours Political Studies
10 BISHOP'S UNIVERSITY NEWS WINTER 2010
Caitlin McNamee-Lamb, Belgium