Jade Penner

Student operating machine

Having the opportunity to travel to Brazil changed my life.  I would not have had the opportunity to participate in such a beautiful, hands-on field experience had it not been for the GSO scholarship.”

Some skills I gained:

  • Self-confidence ​
  • How to maintain eye contact (cultural differences)​
  • How to apply the skills and knowledge I have learned over the past four years of university​

I learned that there are no limits to what a person can do; we tend to set limits on ourselves.

I have a stronger belief in my work, and in my traditional belief system which includes the idea that diversity is powerful and a benefit to us all. This felt like this opportunity was an act of true reconciliation, I feel like a partner working to make our home a more inclusive and safer space for everyone. So that we can live freely and recognize that our differences are not something to be feared, but to be acknowledged and celebrated.

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New mobility-focused innovation projects will reduce barriers to studying or working abroad

More Canadian colleges and institutes will be able to create accessible international work and learning experiences for Canadian students, thanks to 27 new GSO projects.
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GSO at the Canadian Bureau for International Education conference

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