Pearson College UWC is a two-year pre-university school (Grade 12 and Gap Year) for up to 200 students from more than 150 countries at any one time who live, study and grow together in the beautiful Pacific Northwest rainforest on the southwest tip of Vancouver Island in the Province of British Columbia. We are proud to acknowledge that we live and learn on the unceded territory of the Scia’new (Beecher Bay) First Nation.
As the second UWC (United World College), founded in 1974, we are one of 17 UWC schools around the world. Together, we are aligned with the UWC Mission: “To make education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future.” At Pearson, our IB-based and experiential education curriculum is transformational.
The College was named in honour of the Nobel Peace Prize (1957) Laureate and former Canadian Prime Minister, Lester B. Pearson. After his retirement from a lifetime of diplomatic and public service, Mr. Pearson became interested in international education as a way of extending his commitment to international peace and global understanding to future generations. Together with colleagues, he helped initiate the work to found a United World College “of the Pacific” in British Columbia.
The People Who Shape Us
This series of interviews tells the stories of extraordinary people who are making a difference in Canadian society and globally. The stories highlight the diversity of perspectives among leaders and influencers in business, community, philanthropy and non-governmental organizations. Each interview explores the background of these individuals, helping us understand not only their role and vision, but also the impact of those who shaped them— their mentors and heroes.
As a globally-minded advocate for gender equality, ChiChi Wang wants to introduce us to influential women and women and explore their views on empowering individuals to be the best version of themselves. With insightful questions, ChiChi explores the strengths and vulnerabilities of her subjects, focusing on how these characteristics can help us address global challenges such as sustainable development and women empowerment. ChiChi is committed to building stronger links between countries during this golden era of Canada-Chinese relations. Her interviews with newcomers and immigrants draw out their unique contributions to Canada and the world. A humanitarian at heart, ChiChi is also curious about how the Canadian values of diversity, inclusion, and fairness are being exported to the rest of the world. Through these interviews, she wants to promote a dialogue about empowering individuals to live meaningful lives. The People Who Shape Us will challenge readers’ assumptions and inspire them with messages of hope, love, resilience, and opportunity.
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