The University of British Columbia

This unique field study will take place in Vancouver and Hong Kong will bring together students from Hong Kong University and UBC to compare how history of each city has been shaped within the context of the urban landscape. Apply to Go Global by February 27.

Key themes of the program will include an investigation of the historical context of Asian migration to Southeast Asia and North America; forms and causes of segregation (i.e. colonialism, historical patterns of Chinese and other migrations); the ways in which the urban fabric of cities reflect both organic and planned processes of urban formation; and the changing livelihoods of residents and migrants over time.

Field excursions will complement in-class work, and will include: in Vancouver, Chinatown, the Downtown Eastside, Old Japantown and Richmond; and in Hong Kong, New Territories, Wanchai and Kowloon.

This group study program will consist of up to 12 students from each of the participating universities.

You will have the opportunity to work with your peers from Hong Kong University to answer a comparative research question and to complete a group research project.

Students enrolled in this program who have a 70% average over the most recent 24 credits will be automatically considered for the Go Global Award of approximately $1,000.

For more information, visit the Go Global website.