The University has made the difficult decision to cancel in-person international mobility for the fall term, and this for outgoing and incoming students and for research internships, coop terms, field research courses, etc. We felt it was important to advise our students of a final decision before they started making concrete plans for their departure. Because the pandemic is escalating at different rates and times around the world, we have assessed that the risks remain too high to allow our students to travel this fall.
The various units responsible for coordinating these mobility opportunities are working closely with their students to find alternatives and/or postpone their international experience.
We encourage students who are affected by this decision to contact their academic or administrative units to coordinate the next steps. For all other questions, please contact the International Office at uointl@uOttawa.ca.
Photo and video contest
First place
Kowloon Peak
One of the things that originally attracted me to Hong Kong was the stark contrast between city and nature. Despite having more skyscrapers than any other city in the world, Hong Kong is also surrounded by beautiful mountains that offer some of the most incredible city views I have ever seen. This hike, in particular, was my favourite one of all.
Margaret Carson - The University of Hong Kong, China
Second place
Myogaksa Temple
In Korea, you never know what you’re going to see when you turn a corner or look down a side street. One afternoon in July, I went with a group of friends to experience a piece of Buddhist life and culture at Myogaksa Temple, located on a mountain in the middle of downtown Seoul. The beautiful architecture and colours of the temple contrasted the skyscrapers visible on the horizon.
Rebecca Helena Whitford, Korea University, South Korea
Voter's choice
Misty Mountains
Coming from Ontario where there is a significant lack of mountains, living near the French Alps was completely surreal. Hiking up (climbing, really) a mountain is an experience in itself. Having a near out-of-body experience from the intense ascent leads you wondering why you thought hiking through the rain at 7 in the morning was your idea of "fun". Then, the view comes. The sun shimmers through the mist over the mountains, making it otherworldly.
Dominie McGruer, Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3 – France