Be World Ready - Education, Exchange and International Experience Guide

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Be prepared for global success through education, exchange and international experience, including cultural and global engagement experiences at home, in Niagara, and around the world.

Transformational Holistic Education • Experience culturally diverse learning environments and understand different perspectives • Connect practical skills with a global mindset and develop new skills that will distinguish you as a ‘world-ready’ and ‘work-ready’ graduate, prepared to launch and grow your career • Increase your awareness to thrive in a changing world and economy

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• Engage in intercultural group work, presentations or projects • Expand your global network through participation in classes with international guest speakers and students

• Earn a competitive edge in your job search after graduation

• Work with global partners or organizations to solve challenges and create opportunities for our future

Why Be World Ready?

• Earn academic credits with the Be World Ready Course (SOCL 1128)

Employers and the world need leaders who: . Are adaptable, resilient, compassionate and self-reflective . Know how to analyze the world through local and global lenses • Understand the complexity of intercultural communication • Value and respect diversity • Recognize the realities of the world and strive to make it better • Collaborate to solve challenging problems • Offer entrepreneurial ideas to build healthy economies and communities

Campus • Attend intercultural social events highlighted in our social activities calendar • Participate in BWR hosted events and activities on campus • Connect with peers outside of your social circle

Community • Volunteer with a local multicultural organization • Get to know cultural community leaders

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• Experience your education in a global context and make lifelong networks and memories that are resume and interview worthy

International Field Studies • Make your break week count by earning academic credit while immersing yourself in new cultures through exclusive NC international experiences.

• Engage with global organizations to build real-world skills, enhance your education, and gain a competitive edge for your future career.

• Many of our International Field Studies are customized for specific Schools of Study and programs at Niagara College, allowing students to apply the skills learned in the classroom in a real-world setting while adding a global lens to their studies. This experience enables students to learn about international practices, deepening their learning and broadening their understanding in a global context.

• You can only be funded once by BWR to participate in a Be World Ready experience during your time at NC. • Free time is limited during these action-packed weeks, filled with cultural and vocational activities.

• BWR International Field Studies are thoughtfully designed and evaluated to demonstrate how the experiences abroad contribute to the specific targets of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Explore Upcoming Goals (SDG)*.

IFS Opportunities

with the Be World Ready “My time abroad program was a dream come true and a truly

life-changing experience. I have always been fascinated with learning about different cultures and Be World Ready allowed me to not only learn about a different culture, but also explore it for myself. The benefits of doing so have been numerous and have permeated into every aspect of my life. This experience touched me on many levels, it broadened my perspective and benefited me both personally and professionally.

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Arthur Franco

Student, Business Administration – Accounting (Co-op) International Field Studies Ireland, 2023

* The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all UN Member States in 2015, is a global blueprint for peace, prosperity, and sustainability. At its core are 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), calling for action from all countries to end poverty, improve health, education, and equality, foster economic growth, and address climate change while preserving oceans and forests.

Prepare yourself for this International Adventure Be World Ready Course (SOCL 1128) is a mandatory part of your learning experience abroad that will help you develop intercultural competencies, global leadership skills, and international employability expertise. Taken during the term you will participate in your International Field Study, this 14 week course, wraps around your BWR International Field Study experience, ensuring a comprehensive and enriching global learning adventure.

This unique course provides an opportunity to: • Connect with your peers in a dynamic and interactive learning environment, building camaraderie before your journey abroad • Develop essential skills to confidently navigate your global experience and return with resume-boosting insights, enhanced intercultural competencies, and interview-ready examples to showcase your growth

Course modules include: • BWR competencies • Intercultural learning • United Nations’ SDGs • Community engagement • Indigenous perspectives • Reflective learning and global leadership Some specialized IFS programs will offer additional vocational credit for the learning abroad experience.

Past Be World Ready Destinations International Field Studies

Summer Institute

Work Abroad

Semester Exchanges

Sweden Scotland

Denmark Netherlands

United Ireland Kingdom Germany France

Czechia

Austria

Hungary Georgia

United States Portugal

Spain

Italy

South Korea

Japan

China

India

The Bahamas Dominican Republic Guatemala Honduras

Jamaica Saint Lucia

Thailand

Barbados

Vietnam

Costa Rica Colombia

Guyana

Ecuador

Peru

Brazil

Australia

South Africa Argentina Chile

New Zealand

Summer Institute •E xperience customized course delivery through partnerships with academic institutions around the global, blending immersive daily learning with engaging cultural activities that provide a deeper connection to the host country.

•S tudy and earn credits during your summer break through an immersive 2-6 weeks abroad.

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Work Abroad •C omplete your co-op or placement work term abroad to meet your program requirements while gaining unique cultural insights and hands-on experience.

•G row professionally in a new setting and seize the opportunity to gain international experience that gives you a competitive edge.

• Access support from Be World Ready, including grant funding, travel insurance, pre-departure training, and on-location assistance.

Visit beworldready.ca to explore what funding opportunities exist for you.

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“The program taught me resilience and adaptability; both will greatly benefit me in the coming years. It pushed me out of my comfort zone and helped me grow both personally and professionally, preparing me for future challenges in my career.

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Ryan Pettit

Student, Recreation Therapy Summer Institute, NC and La Salle College Partnership Barcelona, Spain

Semester Exchanges • Immerse yourself in a new culture, expand your academic and personal horizons, and build international connections by completing a term abroad through one of NC’s global academic partners.

• Experience the culture, traditions, and education of your host country by attending one of our esteemed partner institutions around the world as a Be World Ready semester exchange student.

• Semester exchanges are currently only available to select programs.

If you are interested in pursuing a semester exchange, this will need to be organized 12 months prior to the exchange. Reach out to beworldready@niagaracollege.ca to understand the process and timelines to prepare for this experience. of new skills, but I think the most important is adaptability.

“IBecoming gained a variety adaptable allowed me to create a positive classroom environment

and to grow as an educator. I had to adapt my teaching style to match the Thai curriculum and the students’ needs. As I found my rhythm, I could also incorporate teaching strategies I had learned at Niagara College.

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Kylee Woodard

Student, Early Childhood Education (ECE) Degree Completion Pathways NC and Lertlah School Partnership Thailand

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Visit our website to browse cultural and global engagement opportunities available to you.

Complete the online application or registration for your chosen program.

Prepare for your Journey Complete all course and grant requirements, shared with you in advance of your departure by the Be World Ready team.

Information provided in this brochure is accurate as of May 1, 2025 and is subject to change at any time. Applicants are responsible for consulting the Be World Ready website for the most up to date information. Please note information may differ from what is on the website.

Information on the website is deemed to be the most accurate source.

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