October 18th - 1:00pm - UBC Life Building - Multipurpose Room
October 23rd - 1:00pm - UBC Life Building - Multipurpose Room
Applications are reviewed as they are received, so early applications are encouraged.
This is an Arts Research Abroad (ARA) funded program. ARA is a funding body made of the Faculty of Arts – Dean’s Office, anonymous donors and Go Global. It supports research intensive Global Seminars. ARA Funding provides eligible students 70% of funding for the program fee, and a budgeted flight. For more details, please see the Eligibility and Fees and costs section.
This unique field study in Vancouver, Hong Kong, and Kaiping will allow you to explore multi-disciplinary perspectives on the histories, cultures, and geographies of Cantonese migration. These migration networks primarily stem from the “Szeyup” or “Four Counties” area of Canton (Guangdong) Province, the home region of many overseas Chinese who went to Canada in the 19th and 20th centuries.
By visiting the different sites, you will develop an understanding of regional approaches to heritage conservation of historical, cultural, and natural landscapes in Kaiping, Hong Kong, and Vancouver that will inform the development of their community-based research projects.
Key themes include:
Field excursions in Vancouver’s Chinatown, Burnaby Village Museum, Kaiping Diaolou and Villages, and Hong Kong will complement in-class work.
A typical day might include:
Notable environmental conditions:
Sensitive or potentially triggering content:
Accommodation is shared and hostel-style.
The program will take place in Kaiping and Hong Kong May 30 - June 19, 2019. Prior to your time in the field, you will be required to attend pre-departure sessions and lectures in Vancouver. Full schedule below.
Vancouver lectures: May 13-May 30
Kaiping/Hong Kong: May 30-June 19
Vancouver Lectures/Conference/Showcase: June 20-July 6
To be accepted for this Global Seminar, you have to meet both program-specific requirements as well as ARA eligibility.
Program-specific requirements
All Arts students are welcome to apply, preference given to ACAM students. Historically, students come from: Asian Studies, Geography, International Relations, Political Science, Psychology, English, LFS and Commerce.
ARA Eligibility:
This is a highly competitive program that is generously funded through the Faculty of Arts – Dean’s Office, Anonymous Donors and Go Global. The funding provided for this program is limited to only UBC Vancouver students in the identified Arts Majors.
CAD $3,500 - 3,700 + tuition and flight
The final fee depends on the number of students in the program. Students do not pay the Go Global fee when applying to a Global Seminar. The Go Global fee is built into the Program Fee and is payable upon acceptance to the program.
All qualifying students will receive ARA Funding. A separate application is not required. ARA Funding provides eligible students 70% of funding for the program fee and flight. Accepted students with demonstrated financial needs are eligible for 100% funding for Program Fee and Budgeted Flight.
Program Fee Includes |
Program Fee Does Not Include |
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Accommodation |
Tuition* |
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Program-related travel |
Flight* |
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Program-related excursions |
Incidentals* |
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Go Global fee ($415.00) |
Travel Visa |
This amount will differ for domestic and international students. This amount will be assigned to you on the Student Service Centre (SSC) according to normal UBC tuition timelines. Read about tuition fees.
This amount is not determined or applied by Go Global.
All students participating in a Global Seminar will have tuition applied to their SSC account.
Travel to the destination is a separate cost. However, 70 – 100% funding is provided for the flight at a budgeted cost of $1,200. You are responsible for arranging your own travel. You should not book your flight until you are notified to book. All Global Seminars only run if there is a minimum number of students enrolled.
Some examples include: personal mobile communication, personal transportation that is not related to the learning outcomes of the program, additional meals that are not already identified as part of the program fee, immunizations, Visas
Students are eligible for a partial refund of their deposit ($415 minus the administrative fee of $93.25) if withdrawing from the program due to extenuating circumstances or within 15 days of the deposit being posted. After 15 days, the deposit is completely non-refundable. Exceptions may be determined at the discretion of Go Global. Any funds allocated to students through the ARA program must be returned in their entirety.
Students who withdraw from a Global Seminar after having paid the remaining program fee are not eligible for a refund of their deposit or the program fee. Exceptions may be determined at the discretion of Go Global. Any funds allocated to students through the ARA program must be returned in their entirety.
Students who decide to withdraw their application must submit a request in writing by email to the Global Seminar Advisor at go.global@ubc.ca.
If you are considering applying for a Go Global program and identify with having a disability or pre-existing health condition (mental or physical) which could impact your participation, or if you require academic accommodation, you can contact the following offices and meet with an Accessibility Advisor before the start of their programs:
The Centre for Accessibility (Vancouver) 604 822-5844
Disability Resource Centre (Okanagan) 250 807-8053
UBC is committed to preparing students for safe and successful international experiences. In order to achieve this, any student participating in a Go Global Program must complete the following:
Failure to successfully complete these and any other requirements may result in withdrawal from the Go Global Program.
Drop in advising - Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00-3:00pm
Please email go.global@ubc.ca with your student number in the subject line.
Telephone: 604 822 0942
Fax: 604 822 9885
