Vancouver Island University is situated on the traditional territory of the Coast Salish peoples, and is fortunate to host a large number of Indigenous students. We recognize and celebrate the importance of our Indigenous faculty, staff and students and are committed to providing opportunities for engagement and inclusion in all of our international programming and initiatives.
Engaging in global learning activities and programming is an excellent way to gain new perspectives, and develop unique academic and personal skills. Not only are you progressing in your studies, you are learning outside of the classroom by having the opportunity to expand your circle of belonging and connect with new lands and cultures.
There are some basic things that all students should be considering in their exploration of study abroad- i.e. why participate, which program and destination to choose, and how to fund your study abroad program of choice. However, as an Indigenous student you may have specific questions and concerns about participating in study abroad.
You may also have other personal identities that you are considering while deciding the program that is right for you, such as multi-racial, 2SLGBTQ+, a student with a disability, First-Gen, financial need, and/or a mature student. These intersecting identities make you unique. As a result, your education abroad experience will also be uniquely yours. We have compiled a list of resources and information to assist you in your exploration for the right Education Abroad program. The Education Abroad office is here to help you navigate through the process and answer any questions you may have.
Information was resourced and adapted from: Ryerson University - Go Abroad, Geneseo - Study Abroad’s Native American Students Abroad, AllAbroad’s What About Discrimination for Native American Students and Otago Daily Times.