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Isabelle Wong: Embracing the Vibrant Diversity and Cultural Exchanges at CIC

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Meet Isabelle Wong, CIC '23 from Singapore! She believes that her CIC journey has paved her way to step out of comfort zone, challenge her limits, and take the initiative to form lifelong friendships. Isabelle: "I must admit that during the earlier phases of flying into Canada, being surrounded by an unfamiliar environment, strangers, and a new culture seemed daunting...
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CIC Alumna Accepted to Msc / PhD Programs at Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Imperial College, and University of Toronto

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Cong Xie (Vicky), CIC ’19 alumna who recently completed a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with a double major in Immunology and Physiology at the University of Toronto, has received offers from prestigious institutions: Harvard University (MSc in Epidemiology) Johns Hopkins University (MSc in Epidemiology) Imperial College (PhD in Immunology) University of Toronto (PhD in Immunology) Vicky acknowledges that the…

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CIC Alumni Accepted to MIT, Princeton, Cornell, and UCLA

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Ziqian Liu, an accomplished student who graduated from Columbia International College in 2018 and University of Waterloo in 2023, has been accepted into Ph.D. programs in Computer Science at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Princeton University, Cornell University , and University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) . Well done! These prestigious programs have offered him not only a full ride scholarship but also…

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Success Stories: Sibling Grow and Thrive Despite Pandemic Challenges

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Over the course of 45 years, CIC has witnessed numerous success stories of siblings who have motivated one another and created achievements that make the entire family proud. Introducing one of the inspiring sibling duos: Victor and Jasmine Chiu. They both embarked on their journey at CIC in January 2020, when the world on the verge of crisis, where panic...
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The Shershun Brothers: Setting the Bar High and Achieving Excellence

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Taras Shershun and his elder brother Nazarii graduated from CIC in 2023 and 2020, respectively. Their remarkable achievements serve as an inspiring example of how siblings at CIC establish a solid foundation, influence one another, and succeed in their pursuits. The brothers share a multitude of skillsets and ambitious goals, and have achieved equally remarkable accomplishments: ✅Both are dance athletes…

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Emmanuella Agyapong: “They Taught Me the Real Essence of the Total Care Education System Here at CIC”

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Emmanuella Agyapong, the recipient of the highest university entrance scholarships among the class of 2023 graduates, takes a moment to reflect on her extraordinary journey at CIC since 2020. I would say my biggest achievement at CIC was winning the t-shirt competition for Orange Day. All the preparation and research put into making the design made me glad that it...
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Elina Brodovska: I Strive to Do My Best in Everything to Achieve My Dream

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In 2019, at the age of 12, Elina Brodovska took a courageous decision to leave her family in Ukraine and join the Junior Middle School at Columbia International College. Thanks to the supportive community at CIC, she was able to overcome new challenges and thrive. She strongly believes that hard work and unwavering dedication are essential for achieving one's dreams,...
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CIC Student Landed Offers from Top Business Schools and Over $310K in Scholarships

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Congratulations to Bernardo Mosmann, December 2022 graduate of CIC, on his outstanding university acceptance results! University of  Toronto. St. George – Rotman Commerce (Commerce) University of Toronto: Mississauga (Social Sciences) University of Toronto: Scarborough (Management (co-op)) Western University (Management & Organizational Studies) Total Scholarship: $310,500 Bernardo shares his experience at CIC and how it has positively impacted his future: I…

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