Student stories
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December 11, 2020
A recent graduate of SFU's Master's in International Studies, Vanessa Milost Gonzalez found her master's program gave her ample opportunity to explore and discover her passions.
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October 23, 2020
October 23, 2020
International Studies student Ayaan Ismail used her time at SFU to advocate for refugee students and Black scholars.
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July 14, 2020
July 14, 2020
Through coursework and cultural experiences, studying abroad in Paris shaped her critical understanding of politics and society in new ways writes Alex Senchyna, Simons Foundation International Travel Grant recipient.
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June 11, 2020
June 11, 2020
When Rozy Karim came to Canada as a refugee in 1974, survival was her primary focus. Today, at the age of 65, she's learning how to make herself happy.
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February 28, 2020
February 28, 2020
"The International Studies Travel Award (ISTA) was invaluable toward my research process" ISTA winner Rupi Sandher shares her experience conducting research on gender roles in Punjab, India.
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February 13, 2020
February 13, 2020
Eleanor Li is spending the semester in Düsseldorf, Germany, completing a co-op position at the Consulate of Canada. An international studies major in the program's security and conflict concentration, Li first worked with Global Affairs Canada (GAC) through co-op last year.
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