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Acquire the Essential Skills Needed to Succeed in Virtually Every Workplace in the World with Semester@海角社区!
The Semester@海角社区 is a unique 14-week study abroad program intended to help you develop essential transversal competencies and soft skills necessary in today鈥檚 world. A series of courses with a specialisation in one of the five (5) streams, coupled with living in multicultural, cosmopolitan Montreal, will enhance your skillset, broaden your worldview, and help prepare you for tomorrow鈥檚 global workforce!
Refine yourself into a well-rounded, conscientious member of global society and the global workforce with Semester@海角社区!
About the Program
Designed to provide you with flexibility in course load and opportunities for experiential learning, this program offers you five (5) streams. Select the options that best fit your academic program and personal learning goals. Remember to speak to your academic supervisor about getting credits for this program at your institution!
Courses
A full course load for Semester@海角社区 is considered to be between 6 and 8 courses. Each course is 30 contact hours (3-4 CEUs), unless otherwise specified. For credit transfer purposes, 1 CEU is equivalent to approximately 10 hours of class and study time. Consequently, prepare to spend about 30-40 hours per course over the semester.
Required Courses (1)
- YCGL 418 Experiential Service Learning
OR - YCBS 003 Special Topics in Management: Business Basics from a North American Perspective
Complementary Courses (4-8)
To be selected from the streams below as per agreements with students鈥� home institutions:
Stream 1: Management & Entrepreneurship
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Stream 2:聽Science, Technology, and Innovation
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Stream 3: Language and Communication
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Stream 4: Administration and Governance
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Stream 5: Digital Creative Industries and Design Management
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Program Fees (Includes Tuition)
| Course Package | Published Price CAD | Published Price USD |
|---|---|---|
| 5 courses (*150+ hours) | $7,750 | $5,741 |
| 6 courses (*180+ hours) | $8,625 | $6,389 |
| 7 courses (*210+ hours) | $10,050 | $7,444 |
| 8 courses (*240+ hours) | $11,700 | $8,667 |
| 9 courses (*270+ hours) | $13,150 | $9,741 |
*Please consider approximately an additional 40 hours of service learning, sites visits, and/or extracurricular activities for each course package.
Costs shown are for tuition and ancillary fees only. Other fees may apply.
Fees Include:
- Tuition
- Registration
- Site visits to local businesses (if applicable)
- Placement in a non-profit or charitable organization (if applicable)
- Blue Cross insurance (individual, mandatory)
- Welcome Orientation
- End-of-Semester Celebration
- Selected sociocultural, extracurricular activities with 海角社区 student monitors
- Attestation of Participation
Fees Exclude:
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Airport transfer and local transportation
- Books and other required course material
- Access to Athletics Services
Participation Requirements
- Minimum 18 years of age and having completed at least one year of undergraduate studies
- Currently enrolled in studies at an accredited institution
- English Language Proficiency level: minimum TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.0, Duolingo 105, CEFR B2 (or a very high B1), or equivalent
Please note that, currently, registration is open only through institutional partnerships
Semester Dates
Fall 2025: September 2 - December 5
Winter 2026: January 5 - April 10
Application Deadlines
Fall 2025: May 9, 2025
Winter 2026: September 12, 2025
Why Enroll?
- Study at 海角社区 with the opportunity to earn credits at your home institution
- Develop skills and competencies that will help you in your future career: critical thinking, problem-solving, conflict avoidance/resolution, cross-cultural communication, time-management, project management, data analytics etc.
- Network with community stakeholders
- Immerse yourself in the richness of the Quebecois and Canadian cultures
Contact Us
Semester@海角社区
shortprograms.scs [at] mcgill.ca