Mauricio Bermudez’ (YR1/1976, Columbia) life after Pearson College UWC
After graduating from Pearson College, Mauricio studied medicine in Columbia, and like all federally funded students he was required to work for the government for one year. He chose to work in the Colombia Amazonian jungle…
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The Power of Reunions
Alumni from Years 12-15 and 21-24 came back home for five days each this August for their 30-year and 20-year reunions respectively. It almost seemed like no time had passed for those former students, who jumped right back into Pearson life complete with dorm-style...
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Julia Clark, Dean of Students, Welcomes Year 44!
Dear Year 44, Welcome to Pearson College UWC. As I walk across the quiet campus, I look forward to seeing students meeting on East House Lawn and eating together in the Dining Hall. You are joining the College at an exciting time. You are part of a full student cohort...
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From Host Family Member to Future UWC Scholar
“I was looking up to UWC students my whole life,” recalls Abbey, 16, the daughter of the Christ-Rowling family of four from Metchosin. “When I was six years old my family became part of the Pearson College UWC Host Family Volunteer Program and Pearson students have...
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Alumni Guest Blog – Nakkumek, Canada C3!
Photo credit: Jackie Dives Imagine sailing past icebergs and up narrow, breathtaking fjords through the towering Torngat Mountains, with a small crew and passengers from all walks of life. Onboard, discussions range from the ongoing traumatic impacts of Canada’s...
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PSYL Adventures – Summer 2017
Summer time is PSYL time here at Pearson College UWC and that means our campus is full of bright young people eager to make their mark in the world – just like fall, spring and winter, actually! Every July and August, between 80 and 100 participants – ages 15 to 18 --...
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