(NORTH VANCOUVER, BC) On a cold, post-Remembrance Day Saturday afternoon, a group of international students, led by First Choice International (FCI), braved the rain and honoured Canada’s veterans by cleaning Victoria Park. In collaboration with Ocean Wise, the student volunteer group collected close to 10 kilograms of litter from the park and its surrounding areas.
“These students, you speak to them and you see how grateful they are to participate in Canadian life and culture,” said Collin Mercer, FCI’s Director, “It’s a Saturday, it’s cold. These young people still showed up. They spent their free time here, being of service to a community that is embracing them”
Every year FCI accepts hundreds of students from around the world, eager to learn about Canada. The clean up of Victoria Park was one of many upcoming contributions our international students plan to provide to the community.
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First Choice International Placement Inc. (FCI) is a Lower Mainland-based company that works with local school districts to provide homestay and custodianship opportunities for international students from across the globe.
FCI prides itself in providing various opportunities for these students to develop independence and discover more about themselves during their study abroad experience in Canada.
FCI recruits, local families to host the students and supports both the students and the families to provide the best experience for all involved.
For more information:
Arthur Alencar – Communications Officer
First Choice International Placement Inc,