Toronto, Canada

Introduction:

Spend three weeks at Humber College Global Summer School! The Illinois Consortium for International Studies and Programs (ICISP) is pleased to provide a summer study abroad program to Humber College in Toronto, Canada. The program is designed for curious and passionate students ready to take on world issues in creative short-term courses in Toronto, Canada. Get ready for experiences that you’ll never forget this summer: lifelong friends, exceptional conversations, industry connections and insight into Canadian culture.

 

Program Description:

Students in this program will enroll in one course at Humber College, earning 3 semester credits. Humber College is the largest polytechnic in Canada, enrolling over 86,000 students, including more than 6500 international students. Students will experience a quieter campus life during the summer, in small classes within the global summer school. Over six million Canadians call the Greater Toronto Area home. Toronto is the most multiculturally diverse city on the planet: over 140 languages are spoken. It’s estimated that over half of Toronto’s residents were born outside Canada, and despite its complex makeup, the city’s motto is “Diversity is our Strength”. Toronto prides itself on its wide range of cultures, food and arts. In the summer Toronto is a blast: a vibrant, big-time city abuzz with activity. Some of the world’s finest restaurants are found here, alongside eclectic festivals, world-class sports, and the center for technology, entertainment and business in Canada.

 

Humber College is located within the traditional and treaty lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit. Known as Adoobiigok [A-doe-bee-goke],  the “Place of the Alders” in Michi Saagiig [Mi-Chee  Saw-Geeg] language, the region is uniquely situated along the Humber River Watershed, which historically provided an integral connection for Anishinaabe [Ah-nish-nah- bay], Haudenosaunee [Hoeden-no-shownee], and Wendat [Wine-Dot] peoples between the Ontario Lakeshore and the Lake Simcoe/Georgian Bay regions. Now home to people of numerous nations, Adoobiigok continues to provide a vital source of interconnection for all.

Complex ProglemsAcademics:

Courses may vary slightly each year. Current courses are listed below. ICISP students are only
permitted to take courses from the pre-approved course list that has been articulated through
ICCB and are transferable to their home institution. Check with your ICISP representative to
determine which of the following courses are available for your home institution.

 

Trips, Excursions, and Activities:

The program includes a full social calendar outside of the classroom to help you meet new people and enjoy Toronto! Some activities include field trips to Niagara Falls and Canada’s Wonderland amusement park, a bus tour of Toronto, and a Boat Party on Lake Ontario. Students can also join many fun optional activities such as movie night, canoeing, treetop trekking, board game night, Blue Jays baseball game, and more. The cost of transportation and entry fees for all cultural excursions are included in the program cost.

 

Room and Board:

On-campus accommodation is included as part of your Global Summer School program fee. You will live at Humber’s Lakeshore Campus, only a 10-minute walk to Lake Ontario. Enjoy an easy public transportation route to thriving downtown Toronto, allowing you to enjoy your free time taking in the restaurants, nightlife, sports, live music, theatre, shopping and waterfront culture of the city.
Room and Board include:

  • Light bi-weekly housekeeping service
  • Linens and towels for the duration of stay
  • Partial meal plan with daily breakfast and lunch
  • Complimentary Guest Wifi
  • Workout/cardio facilities
  • 24 hour Front Desk/Security
  • Quiet Hours in effect from 11 PM – 7 AM
  • On-site laundry facilities ($)
  • All Humber buildings are smoke-free

 

Eligibility:

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older as of the program start date. The minimum age requirement is strictly upheld. All applicants are required to complete an application form. To be considered for admission, students must meet the following minimum admissions requirements:

• Completion of at least 12 hours of college-level coursework;
• Completion of Freshman English Composition or its equivalent with a B or better;
• A cumulative college earned grade point average of 2.5/4.0 or higher;
• Approval and recommendation of their campus ICISP representative.

 

A personal interview with the program coordinator may be held to determine the participant’s maturity and adaptability to a foreign environment. Successful completion of the application process is required for admission to the program. If a participant has special needs, the program will attempt to make reasonable accommodations within the capacity available at Humber College. Disability accommodations will vary according to need and what can reasonably be provided by a foreign institution.

 

Application Deadline:

The application deadline: February 15 for the summer term.

Applications must be received at the ICISP office by this date.

 

Additional Information:

Program overview flyer

Virtual tours and student participant videos can be found at the Humber College website here:

Student Experience – Humber College

 

How to Apply:

To apply, please contact the ICISP representative at your home institution for an application.

Click here for a list of all ICISP representatives.

NOTE: ICISP students cannot apply directly through the Humber website.

 

ICISP Study Abroad Video Contest:

Click here for details. 

 

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