Columbia International College (CIC) advocates for experiential learning, engaging students through simulated experiments, immersive tasks, field trips, and group discussions. Experiential learning has many benefits: Students apply theoretical knowledge to real-life situations, deepening their understanding and memory; Students develop practical skills and hands-on abilities; Students enhance their creative thinking and innovation abilities; Students strengthen their teamwork and interpersonal communication skills;…
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Congratulations to all the amazing Brazilian students who just completed the cultural exchange program! Their dedication to learning about new cultures and building bridges across borders is truly inspiring. It's been an unforgettable six weeks full of cross-cultural learning, adventure, and friendship! Their experience at CIC has been nothing short of remarkable. Every moment was filled with excitement and wonder,…
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CIC’s Got Talent! Congratulations to Christie Osei, CIC ’19, on her first single entitled Economy. Her vocal and arrangement skills are stunning! Christie: I am an international student from Accra Ghana and am currently in the final year of my Communications and Media studies undergraduate major at Carleton University. I have always had a strong passion for music. I started…
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CIC announces the launch of an exciting lineup of activities in February, designed to provide a safe and inclusive environment for fun and entertainment. Get ready to mark your calendars and join in the fun, as you have the chance to connect with students from diverse backgrounds and take a break from your academic obligations. Don't miss out on these…
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CIC Winter Art Show is on display! Come to the lobby and Living Wall Lounge and experience our students’ talent in many styles of art. Thanks to Mrs. Kakoz and her Art Portfolio class for setting up and curating the pieces around the school for everyone to enjoy.An art portfolio is a collection of artwork that showcases an applicant's creative…
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Many of our graduating students have received early offers of admissions and scholarships from universities in Canada, USA, UK, Australia and New Zealand. Congratulations! The first round of offers arrived as early as November 2022. If you haven’t received any offer yet, don’t panic. Most admission decisions will be made by universities in the coming months. According to the OUAC…
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Happy Lunar New Year, CIC! We wish all students and families most joy, health and happiness in 2023. During the past few days, the CIC community was thrilled to celebrate this auspicious festival with many traditions, including colorful decorations, wishing trees, cooking sessions, a multi-dish feast and a party in residence. Food is a great way to get to know…
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CIC math enthusiasts had a rare chance to meet with Dr. Ian Vanderburgh (left), Director of the University of Waterloo Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC), who visited yesterday to present a workshop on math contest preparation! The students were given problems to work on and were encouraged to explore various approaches to solve the challenges. Over the…
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It's two weeks into the winter semester at Columbia International College! We're thrilled to kick off on-campus clubs with fun and exciting activities for all students to join. Whether you want to develop soft skills that can help bring the best out of you, or you are interested in robotics and 3D printing which may take your future career to…
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We have completed the selection process for the student leaders of the winter semester. Yesterday’s leadership interview was fun and action-packed. It was an excellent opportunity to network with like-minded peers and gain teambuilding experience. Students worked in groups to showcase leadership skills and demonstrated why they are the best candidates for the positions. All candidates demonstrated passion to serve…
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