Over the last 12 years West Island College's
International Studies Programme has grown and evolved into an intrinsic part of
the WIC community and culture. Each year the programme builds on our
humanitarian reach internationally and allows our students the opportunity to
experience the increasing globalization of politics and economics first hand.
At the Grade 9 level students have the opportunity to travel to Europe and
experience some of our country's heritage abroad. West Island College students
contribute to the preservation of this heritage with volunteer work at a
Canadian World War II site in northern France.
For the Senior High school, with over 100 students traveling each year, our
trips are focused on experiencing new cultures and perspective as well as making
a sustainable contribution to the developing world through humanitarian
projects. Some recent destinations for our Senior High students have included
Peru, South Africa & Mozambique, Thailand, Morocco and Tanzania as well as
Equador and the Galapagos Islands.
For more information about West Island Colleges International Studies Programme,
please contact Claire Allen, Director of International Studies at 403-255-5300
or claireallen@westislandcollege.ab.ca.
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