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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A strategy driven by values to bring diverse voices together through education Columbia College – one of Canada’s longest established international not-for-profit Colleges – is pleased to release the
In early 2020 Columbia College piloted the new Community Connections Program (CCP) in Vancouver, BC. In the middle of the pandemic, when many students were losing their jobs, Columbia College