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Canadore promises to continue its path to recruit more international students, something it has been doing for almost 10 years

Canadore promises to continue its path to recruit more international students, something it has been doing for almost 10 years

It follows the journey of four young people as they uproot their lives and move from Dzaleka Refugee Camp to Canada for post-secondary education. In the first half of the film, the young students are preparing for what their new lives might look like and managing expectations for what is to come. On the other side of the world, their sponsors are preparing for their arrival with a mixture of excitement and nerves. As the film progresses, the students arrive in their new home as permanent residen...

By: Natalie Cooke, News Writer Women in Afghanistan have faced many challenges, including the inability to pursue higher education. Since the Taliban had its return to power in 2021, they have restricted women’s right to higher education. “In December 2022, university education for [Afghan] women was suspended until further notice, affecting over 100,000 female students…

Conestoga College has partnered with the World University Service of Canada (WUSC) to sponsor youths pursuing post-secondary education in Canada.

Every year, the student group WUSC McMaster mobilizes to help two student refugees adjust to life in Canada and to integrate into the campus community.

The WUSC (World University Services of Canada) chapter at Mount Allison University has expanded its reach with plans to assist an Afghan student with refugee status through the national organization’s Canadian Student Refugee Program.   

Three students reflect on their experiences taking different leadership roles at a Canadian university 

Brandon Sun By: Elena De Luigi, The Canadian Press Posted: Last Modified: 9:44 AM CDT Saturday, Jul. 24, 2021 Save to Read Later TORONTO - Three refugees from South Sudan competing at the Olympics will be heading to a Canadian college this fall under a program that gives students displaced by conflict a chance to pursue their academic goals. The refugee team carry the Olympic flag dur...

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. - With classes winding down at Northern Lights College, the graduating class had a virtual...