In early spring, the Canadian Studies Center signed another five-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Fulbright Canada to guarantee ongoing support for the Killam Fellowships Program (administered by Fulbright Canada). The Killam Fellowships Program allows undergraduate students from Canada and the United States to participate in a program of bi-national residential exchange. The program is

My name is Christy Yu and I am a health sciences student in the child health specialization at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. During the autumn 2018 quarter, I had the opportunity to be an exchange student at the University of Washington by participating in the Killam Fellowship Program. Spending time in Seattle opened

My name is Shana Edouard and I am a UW major in earth and space sciences. Geographically, Canada is the perfect place to learn more about glaciology. I am really excited to see the similarities and differences between the two earth sciences departments at UW and Western. I am about to start my third year

I am a health sciences student specializing in child health at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. I am interested in learning about the similarities and differences between the United States and Canada because diversity has the power to bring people together. Keeping an open mind, I will immerse myself in the American culture. In

My name is Xuanxuan (Kari) Li. I am a senior at University of Washington, double majoring in psychology and early childhood and family studies. I am very honored to be selected as one of the Corbett Exchange Fellows as well as a Killam Fellow. This opportunity enables me to carry out my independent research project

Originally posted: March 2016 Coming to Canada has been the best decision of my college career. It opened my eyes to the world outside of just the states, and it’s been neat to experience life in another country. The Killam Fellowship provided me with so many more opportunities than just coming to UBC to study.

Originally posted: October 2015 On September 17, Katie and I flew from Vancouver to Ottawa for the Killam Fall Orientation, a two-day affair where about 30 Killam Fellows met one another and a group of Fulbright Canada Scholars. The first day of events was September 18, opening with breakfast and a tour of the Parliament

Originally posted: December 2013 I’ve had a terrific experience in Canada. It started with a weekend long orientation hosted by Fulbright Canada in Ottawa. We got to tour the Parliament building and the Supreme Court. Later we also went to the museum and played a game of hockey. Fulbright Canada took care of everything. After

After returning from Western University in London, Ontario this past winter, I came back to Seattle inspired by the individuals I had the pleasure to meet while in Canada. Moreover, my interests in Indigenous ways of knowing the world increased. I also had the chance to become friends with two wonderful students through the Fulbright

Winter quarter, I was fortunate enough to go on a field study trip for my task force. The group traveled to Quebec and Ottawa where we met with scholars, scientists, and Inuit to develop our understanding of current situations in the Arctic region. The class report was focused on contemporary human security in regards to