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

The Center is happy to announce a new Arctic Studies minor, Betz Mayer! Betz is an International Studies and Russian Language and Literature major who is expected to graduate Spring Quarter 2019. Though my hometown is in Texas, I have a life-long love for all things winter, cold, and snowy. However, it was my journey

The Center is happy to announce a new Arctic Studies minor, Haleh Mawson! Haleh is an Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology major who is expected to graduate Spring Quarter 2021. My interest in the Arctic Studies minor was piqued after I picked up a brochure on the program in the Honors lobby. I had just

After participating in the Model Arctic Council in Fairbanks, Alaska, in 2016 and in Hanover, New Hampshire, in 2017, I knew that the best way to teach the Arctic to students would be to conduct a smaller version of the Model Arctic Council in my course, ARCTIC 200. I provided students with some background in

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.

I was originally exposed to the Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) through previous research but received additional exposure in the ARCTIC 200 course through the Jackson School of International Studies. This introductory class has proved to be incredibly useful in securing an internship and exposing me to opportunities outside the university. It provided me with

Ian is currently a junior in the Department of Earth and Space Sciences majoring in Geophysics. Due to his keen interest in glaciers and ice, he has plans to pursue graduate studies in glaciology. While more inclined towards the scientific aspects of glaciology, Ian regardless understands the importance of the other aspects of glaciology such

I began my Arctic studies with simple curiosity. While registering for Fall 2013 classes, I found a course on the Jackson School International Studies (JSIS) class listings: Inuktitut, the language of the Inuit. My father worked in the Alaskan Arctic for two decades, and I grew up with a strong (if second-hand) fascination and interest

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