Information for Parents

Huron University College's small campus gives us the opportunity to get to know your student in order to help them achieve their academic and post-graduation plans. Not only do we welcome students from over 29 countries, but we also encourage students to consider international experiences to enhance their education. Huron students can go abroad to study, volunteer, or work both through our programs or initiatives they seek out on their own. Parental support is an important part of a students' decision to go abroad and we hope to address any questions and concerns you may have as the parent of an international student or a student considering going abroad.

Benefits of Study Abroad


We hope that you will support and encourage your student to participate in an international activity. International experiences are an integral part of the university experience and have many benefits for both incoming international students and domestic students:

  • Curriculum enhancement: Going on exchange, studying abroad, or participating in Huron in Honduras is an extension of in-class learning, Example: student studying the Japanese language can increase their mastery of the language by being immersed into it in Japan.
  • Cost-effective: Exchange programs are an affordable way to study abroad. In addition, Huron does offer some scholarships and bursaries to help pay for the cost of studying abroad.
  • Personal growth: Students are forced to get outside of their "comfort zone" to adapt to different environments and situations. This can result in: maturity and increased self-confidence. Example: students who participate in Huron in Honduras experience life in rural Honduras wh ere running water and other taken-for-granted conveniences are not available.
  • Development of soft-skills sought by employers: Students acquire many skills abroad that can be developed in their resumes and used in job interviews. Some of these skills include: leadership, communication, adaptability, a language. It also adds an international dimension to the resume and academic record for graduate school
  • Networking: Increases your son or daughter's professional and personal network
More information about Huron’s international programs are available at: http://huronweb.vm.its.uwo.ca/international/outbound/

For more information or to discuss international activities, please contact:
Clare Tattersall
Manager- Community-based Learning and Career Development
Tel: 519 438 7224 ext. 220
Email: ctatter3@uwo.ca
F: 519-438-4338

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