Trinity Western University
Trinity Western University
Trinity Western University, or TWU, was established in 1962 near Fort Langley in the province of British Columbia. This publicly funded Christian university has more than 4,000 students studying on its campuses in Langley and Richmond. Though it was officially established as Christian, it was never governed by any religious institution. Instead, it's administered by a board of governors with fourteen members. Besides, Trinity Western University welcomes international students—today, students from more than eighty countries enjoy their studies here.
Programs
Today, Trinity Western University offers various programs that lead to Bachelor and Master degrees, certificates, and diplomas. Moreover, there are research institutes at the Trinity Western University, including the Dead Sea Scrolls, Gender Studies, and Entrepreneurial Leadership research institutions. Academic life is organised into schools and institutes, among them are the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences; the Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences; the School of Business; the School of Human Kinetics, and others. Unfortunately, there is no Faculty of Law at the Trinity Western University, but it’s working towards the faculty being included in the university system.
So, in the field of Education, international students can choose to pursue the path that leads to a Bachelor’s in Education degree. This program aims at training professional educators for elementary, middle, or secondary schools who have profound knowledge of children's psychology and behavior and are armed with various methodological tools. During their studies, students can choose among a long list of majors and minors.
After getting a Bachelor’s of Education degree at the Trinity Western University, international students can go for a Master of Arts in Education Studies and specialise in Special Education, or a Master of Arts degree in Educational Leadership. Students can also achieve a graduate certificate in Outdoor Environmental Studies and Christian School Education.
The School of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Trinity Western University allows students to take the following programs: Gender Studies, International Studies, Political Studies, World Languages and Cultures, and others.
For example, the program of World Languages and Cultures can be taken as a minor or a major towards the Bachelor of Arts degree. Students can even take Spanish or French language and literature as a concentration. And, as a part of the minor and major programs, students can take Russian, Japanese, Chinese, French, and Spanish to study. During this program, students achieve a high level of proficiency in the language of their choice so that after graduation they will be able to work as translators, teachers, and pursue careers in international business, journalism, and public relations.
The School of the Arts, Media, and Culture offers the following programs to study at Trinity Western University: Art and Design, Media and Communications, Game Development, Acting, Music, Theatre, and others.
Game Development is an industry that is rapidly developing right now. That’s why it’s one of the most popular programs at the Trinity Western University. This program is based on experiential learning, and students begin participating in projects to create marketable video games already in their second year. Thus, in four years, they will work out an extensive portfolio of works that they have built independently. Moreover, Trinity Western University teaches students how to promote their games, work out the right business strategies, and monitor revenues.
The School of Human Kinetics provides international students with the opportunity to study the programs of Human Kinetics, Kinesiology, and Sport and Leisure Management. All of them can be taken only on the Langley campus of the university.
The last one can lead to either a Bachelor of Human Kinetics or a Bachelor of Arts degree. Students can choose one of the academic credentials, studying the program in Sport and Leisure Management that lasts for four years. One of the main differences between them is that a Bachelor of Arts degree requires students to take six terms of internship, while a Bachelor of Human Kinetics degree requires students to complete three semesters of internship. Trinity Western University offers their assistance in finding internship opportunities, and international students can even find some on-campus internship positions. For instance, they can work as student athletic therapists, personal trainers, teaching and research assistants, and intramural coordinators on campus.
The Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences offers students to take the following programs: Computing Science, Geography and Environment, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and others.
The program of Geography and Environment can also become a part of either a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts degree. Both of them provide Trinity Western University students with a compressive picture of the problems that humanity faces today and the possible tools for their solution.
Most of the undergraduate programs at the Trinity Western University will cost international students around CAD 22,300 per academic year, considering that a semester hour is around CAD 740. The cost of graduate studies at the Trinity Western University varies from CAD 20,000 to CAD 45,000.
Besides great academic programs, Trinity Western University offers students an opportunity to take part in one of the extracurricular clubs and organizations. Students may choose among one hundred of them that vary according to the field of interest: from chamber choirs to student newspapers. By the way, students in the Journalism program, as well as anyone interested in writing and publishing, can help create and maintain the "Mars' Hill" newspaper. It was even awarded a prize that can be compared to the Pulitzer but in the world of student journalism. Here, students can practice their skills in writing, design, and photo-making, among many other things that are involved in the newspaper's creation.
Students can also participate in one of the eleven varsity sports for men and women, who often take part in the competitions among educational establishments and on the national level.
Accommodation in Trinity Western University
One of the first things that students think about when coming to Canada to study at the Trinity Western University is accommodation. International students are offered the opportunity to live in one of halls of residence of the university. Various halls are comprised of various types of rooms, and students are free to choose to live in any type of room they feel most comfortable in, if there are enough vacant places.
There is, for example, McMillian Hall, where only those who have achieved at least fifty-seven credits and who are older than 21 years of age are allowed to live. Here, they may enjoy an independent life in an apartment, but they're still not allowed to invite people of the opposite gender to live with them, as it's a part of the living agreement. Overall, there are thirty fully-equipped apartments, each featuring a kitchen, a living room, a bathroom, and one or two private bedrooms.
Another residence at Trinity Western University provides accommodation for first and second-year students and boasts a family atmosphere. Here, students usually share a room, a bathroom, and a shower. On the first floor, there is a small cafe where students can have a healthy meal.
Another hall of residence includes suite-style rooms for the Trinity Western University students of all years. It means that a room is for two students, and they share a bathroom and a living room with each other. Some of the living rooms include fridges and microwaves. Each floor of this residence hall has a shared lounge area with table tennis and sofas where students can spend their free time and socialize.
Thus, living in a one-bedroom apartment-style room will cost an international student CAD 5100 per semester, while a two-bedroom will be around CAD 5350. The cost of living in a standard shared room will vary from CAD 3900 to CAD 4950, and the premium one will cost around CAD 5200 per academic year.
International students can also rent an apartment in Langley alone or with a friend. A one-bedroom will cost them between CAD 1,700 and CAD 1,900 per month, as it depends on its proximity to the city centre and furnishing. An average rent price in Richmond is around CAD 1,500, and the final cost also depends on the location of a flat and a number of other factors.
Future Prospects after study in Trinity Western University
After completing their studies at the Trinity Western University, international students can opt to further their education and go to other universities in Canada. There is also another option: finishing a full-time program in one of the Canadian educational establishments of higher education gives students a chance to get a post-graduation work permit. This visa stays valid for up to three years, during which time students will gain practical experience in the profession they enjoy, as, according to Trinity Western University, 97% of all graduates are extremely satisfied with their chosen career path. Then, if foreign citizens wish, they can apply for permanent resident status. This can be further turned into Canadian citizenship. As you can see, finishing studies at the Trinity Western University gives students a lot of opportunities in Canada and in any part of the world, as the academic credentials gained in Canada are recognized and highly valued everywhere.
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