Canadian-American Center

NEW SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCED!!!
	The Canadian Year Abroad Scholarship Endowment Fund Launched in Spring of 2007 from an anonymous gift of $2,5000, the scholarship will help students to study one or two semesters at a Canadian University. While studying at the Canadian University, they will:
	Internationalize their degree and resume Gain intercultural skills, knowledge, and attitudes Develop French as a second language, or study in their major Experience beautiful natural environments and high-tech, multicultural cities Meet interesting people, make remarkable friends Have the time of their life!
	To Learn More Contact the Canadian-American Center!

What our students are saying!
"I am having a fabulous time here in Montreal! It is really great to get a chance to experience the city life and take a course at one of the top universities in Canada. I have enjoyed being able to experience a setting such diverse in culture and people. There are people from everywhere here! You have your choice of any type of food you want to try, from Lebanese to Greek to French to Vietnamese. The amazing thing is that all of these such diverse people get along very peacefully here. Most people can speak both French and English. I find it astonishing how most can move between both languages without any difficulty. McGill University is english speaking, however, students are given the option to write their exams in either French or English. The city is quite modern with several enormous skyscraper buildings. However, there are quite a few old stone buildings as well. No two buildings are the same. The old part of Montreal, Vieux-Montreal, offers a lot of history with lots of great activities. During my stay here I have gotten a chance to meet a lot of great people. Even though I have heard people talk down about America, I have never felt that people looked down on me because I am American. Even though the city can get quite loud and busy, there are several places one can escape from it all. I have really enjoyed walking around the Parc du Mont Royal. There are also several cafes that can be quite relaxing. There is something for everyone to do here whether its winter or summer. It is amazing how I can be not too far away from home and be able to get such a different cultural living experience." - Corinne "This was an invaluable experience. I not only learned in the classroom, but from the culture." "New Brunswick, though a close neighbor, offers a lot of culture. While it's close enough to go home in a couple of hours, it is a distinctly different country/region. The Maritimes have their own music, accent, and traditions." "Befriending Canadians and seeing 'Beautiful British Columbia' allowed me a view into a unique North American culture. Attending Simon Fraser University has brought considerable perspective to my life here in Maine as both a student and a citizen."
Last updated: 16 July, 2007