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Global Me

As an international student, you can complete a one- or two-semester study abroad exchange at one of Lakehead’s many partner universities. Get credit toward your degree and further enhance your cultural intelligence.

My time in Oslo was an incredible journey that has changed my life in countless ways. The experiences, knowledge, and relationships I gained while living there will stay with me forever.

Through my exchange experience in Norway, I developed a global perspective. I also had the chance to explore the city and its surroundings, including taking hikes in the beautiful forests and visiting the fjords. These experiences gave me a sense of adventure and helped me to develop a deeper appreciation for nature and the environment.”

Marteena Aal-hano Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism Student

On exchange in Norway

UNDERGRADUATE FUNDING FOR COVID-19 RESEARCH

I was aware of Lakehead’s status as a top Undergraduate Research University when I applied. When I began my undergraduate studies, not only was I able to be a research assistant at the Summer School of Medical Imaging in the Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute, I was a co-author on an article with my professor and a PhD student to outline our findings.

A year later, I received a MITACS Research Award that a professor helped me apply for. The stipend funded my research project relating to COVID-19 (medical name: SARS-CoV-2). I worked on predicting the most likely mutants of SARS-CoV-2 at the main protease level to determine which therapeutic options against the mutants would be most effective. As an aspiring scientist, to have had these opportunities so early in my career is exciting.”

Alejandro Ortigas-Vásquez

Peru, Bioinformatics Student