Sustainable Horizons - Grenada
Summary
For a full breakdown of estimated program costs, please scroll to the bottom of this page. All amounts listed are estimates and may change. Final costs will be confirmed closer to the departure date.
This immersive international learning experience engages students and faculty in exploring sustainability in action within the Caribbean context. T.A. Marryshow Community College welcomes you to Grenada —an island nation recognized for its commitment to renewable energy, marine conservation, and sustainable tourism. The program invites participants to connect theory with practice through direct collaboration with local businesses, NGOs, and community organizations.
Using the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) as a guiding framework, students will examine real-world sustainability challenges across economic, environmental, and social dimensions. Each site visit and interaction will lead to a themed “Sustainability Challenge”—a hands-on task requiring students to analyze an issue, develop practical solutions, and present their ideas to local stakeholders.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply knowledge, skills and attitudes from tasks and projects in an international setting.
- Outline the benefits of cross-cultural collaboration to work related projects and tasks.
- Build evidence of experiences and new learning (both personal and industry related) for portfolio development and the education of others.
- Assess safety and risk pertaining to international travel to make informed decisions about travelling abroad.
- To identify and reflect on the differences and similarities between Canada and Grenada.
- Develop a deepened understanding of the UNSDGs.
Timeline
November 14, 2025 - Applications launched
January 12, 2026 - Application deadline
January 30, 2026 - Student selection
February 2026 - Online pre-departure course begins
April 24, 2026 - Pre-departure conference
June (TBC- dates) 2026 - International Days in Social Work program in Austria
July 2026 - Evaluation and debrief
Fall 2026 - Celebration of learning
Student Eligibility
This program is open to full-time NSCC students in any program at NSCC with a passion for sustainability, climate resilience and entrepreneurship. Students must be in good academic standing. Some international learning programs can fall under the Prior Learning and Assessment (PLAR) Procedures | NSCC. Students interested in this process should seek advice from a faculty advisor and academic chair prior to travel to review whether the international learning program could satisfy program or course outcomes.
Travel advice and advisories
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Cost Breakdown
| Item | Cost (estimated) |
|---|---|
| Airfare, guard.me travel health insurance and program fee ( local accommodations, in-country ground transportation, program activities, and some meals) - Students make payment to NSCC International through a payment plan; NSCC International pays partner. | $4,500 |
| Passport and any associated fees (if having to apply for one) - Student responsibility | $200 |
| Immunizations & prescriptions (cost will vary depending on individual) - Student responsibility | $100-$500 |
| Transportation to and from Halifax airport (depending on distance to airport) - Student responsibility | $200 |
| Other meals and incidentals (will vary depending on individual) - Student responsibility | $200 |
| Items of personal nature, tourism activities and excursions outside of the program and souvenirs – varies depending on individual - Student responsibility | $200 |