Understanding differences and similarities in the Pacific Northwest region is a key part of the Corbett program. Even with cities as similar as Victoria, Vancouver and Seattle, there are subtle differences that future Corbett scholars might want to prepare for when moving from one city to another. I have lived in all three cities, and

It takes time to learn to navigate a new city, from the basics of  layout to cultural nuances. And there is no one-size-fits-all approach to the process: no one would argue that Venice is not best seen from a gondola, or Amsterdam from a bike saddle. My home city of Vancouver may be best discovered

On March 4, the four current Corbett scholars from Canada visited Western Washington University as part of CANADA WEEK. Julia, Amy, Leo and Parsa created and presented an engaging talk about their experiences as exchange students in the United States so far, and shared how their sense of Canadian identity has evolved. They explored how