Thompson Rivers University is one of Canadaâs most comprehensive universities, offering Masters and Bachelor degrees, college programs, post-graduate diplomas, and *language and culture programs. In total, the university offers over 100 different programs. Major academic program areas include Business, Computing Science, Tourism, Environmental Science, Health Sciences, Humanities, Fine Arts, Journalism, and ESL. TRU is a fully-accredited, public, degree-granting institution with 13,000 students on campus, including more than 1,700 international students from over 85 countries. The university student services division supports all aspects of living and studying in Kamloops as an international student. Kamloops is a friendly and safe city of 90,000 people noted for its spectacular natural setting, affordability, exceptional climate, and wide range of activities. The city is a convenient 3.5-hour drive or 45-minute flight from nearby Vancouver. *Practice your English and learn Canadian culture! Thompson Rivers University offers short-term, customized language and culture programming. Spend 2-4 weeks in the beautiful natural setting and summertime weather of Kamloops, British Columbia. Attend language classes and participate in organized Canadian activities such as horseback riding, kayaking, rock climbing, hiking, sailing and dancing. Language Programs: www.truworld.ca/tcs/immersion.html