Reasons Why Students Love GEC Housing at Columbia College
Finding a safe, affordable, and community-oriented place to live in Vancouver can be challenging for international students. So, in the summer 2024, we partnered with GEC Living to help our
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Bringing Smiles: The Dental Bus Service
Columbia College is committed to supporting the health and wellness of its students, and one unique way we do this is through our partnership with City Care Dental. Each summer,
Feature Student Voice: Ana Maria Sabogal’s Exploration of Truth and Reconciliation
My name is Ana Maria Sabogal, and I’m an 18-year-old international student from Colombia, currently studying at Columbia College in Vancouver. I am pursuing my associate degree in general arts,
Fuel Your Semester: Nutritious and Budget-Friendly Recipes for Students
Balancing a new semester, a part-time job, and eating healthy can be challenging. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and stick to quick fixes like a slice of pizza or instant
Scholar Path: Supporting Your Next Chapter
Graduation is more than just a milestone—it’s a stepping stone to the future. At Columbia College, many students stand at this pivotal moment, ready to transition to university. But the
Finding My Voice: Kapish Chhabra’s Transformation at Columbia College
When Kapish Chhabra came to Columbia College from India, he was an introverted student eager to explore new opportunities. Pursuing an associate degree in General Science with a major in
Addressing the Housing Challenge: Columbia College’s New Off-Campus Accommodation Partnership
Recent data from Statistics Canada reveals a concerning trend: international students are more likely to live in unsuitable housing conditions than Canadian-born students. Of the ten Canadian cities with the
Columbia College Supports Vancouver Food Justice Dialogue
The Collaborative Education Lab (Co-LAB) at the Institute for Equity and Advancement at Columbia College recently provided funding for an event focused on food justice in Vancouver. This funding falls
NOURISHING THE DREAM: INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND FOOD INSECURITY IN CANADA
Food insecurity among international students is widespread but poorly understood. Deeply intertwined with the high international tuition, the housing crisis and the general high cost of living, worsened by a
College Values – Illustrated!
As an independent, not-for-profit college, Columbia College is founded on a belief that all members of the College contribute to its success. Since 1936, the College has helped students find