Prepare individuals 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
• Support individuals in engaging with culturally diverse learning environments that broaden perspectives and foster global awareness.
• Help develop practical skills paired with a global mindset—equipping participants to become ‘workready’ and ‘world-ready’ contributors in any field.
• Empower individuals with the adaptability and insight needed to navigate a rapidly changing world and economy.
• Strengthen career readiness by offering experiences that provide a competitive edge in today’s job market.
Why Be World Ready?
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.
Niagara College Canada
A leading public postsecondary institution, Niagara College (NC) is recognized as the #1 Research College in Canada for 2024 and 2023*. Known for hands-on, industry-connected learning, NC offers 120+ programs across modern campuses in Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake — just minutes from well-known tourism destinations.
Drawing on its expertise in program development and delivery, NC has campuses, projects and partnerships around the world.
*Canada’s Top 50 Research Colleges, Research Infosource.
Partnership Engagement Opportunities
Classroom
• Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL): Connect students virtually to collaborate on global issues, develop intercultural competencies, and achieve shared learning outcomes.
• Guest Lectures: Contribute international expertise by delivering globally focused lectures to NC students, either virtually or in person.
• Course-Based Research Projects: Collaborate on research initiatives that unite faculty and students from both institutions to explore topics of global significance.
• Joint Engagement Projects: Co-create interdisciplinary projects that foster applied learning and strengthen intercultural collaboration across institutions.
Campus
• Partnership Booth: Promote your institution and connect with students directly.
• Global Learning Lounge: Host an interactive session highlighting your culture, academic programs, and opportunities in your home country.
Community
• Community Networking: Engage with Niagara College’s local partners to explore industry and organizational collaboration.
• Cultural Events: Attend and participate in local celebrations to strengthen connections and cultural exchange.
World
• Global Learning Experiences (GLE): Partner on short-term, faculty-led study abroad programs that provide students with hands-on, applied learning directly tied to academic curriculum and global contexts.
• Student Exchange Agreements (FSEA/SEA): Enable reciprocal mobility by allowing students to study abroad for a semester or academic year, either through tuition reciprocity or with the support of external funding (e.g., ELAP, Global Affairs Canada, Erasmus+).
• Work Abroad Opportunities: Develop structured agreements that allow students to complete co-ops, internships, or field placements internationally – fully integrated into their academic programs and aligned with career goals.
Discover More About Our Opportunities Around the World
Global Learning Experiences
Partners...
• Collaborate with the Be World Ready team to create a customized Global Learning Experiences (GLE) tailored to your institution.
• Provide your students with the opportunity to engage and collaborate with visiting students from Niagara College.
• Explore reciprocal hosting opportunities to support cost-effective and enriching experiences for all students.
• Many of our Global Learning Experiences 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.
• BWR Global Learning Experiences are thoughtfully designed and evaluated to demonstrate how the experiences abroad contribute to the specific targets of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)*.
Explore Upcoming GLE Opportunities
Please note: Travel weeks are predetermined and take place during October, February, and June. These dates are fixed and cannot be modified.
“My time abroad with the Be World Ready 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.”
Arthur Franco
Student, Business Administration – Accounting (Co-op) Global Learning Experiences 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.
Summer Institute
Partners...
• Share your student learning programs or short courses during the summer period (May - August), to be promoted by Be World Ready.
• Collaborate during our June GLE, to receive a cohort of NC students.
• Intensive language program offerings are also welcome.
Explore Summer Institute Opportunities
Work Abroad
Partners...
• Host a NC student at your institution to gain global work experience.
• Support introductions to local organizations open to hosting NC students for global work experiences.
Explore Work Abroad Opportunities
“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.”
Ryan Pettit Student, Recreation Therapy Summer Institute, NC and La Salle College Partnership Barcelona, Spain
Past Be World Ready Destinations
Global Learning Experiences
Summer Institute Work Abroad
Semester Exchanges
Preparing Students for Meaningful Global Learning Experiences
Be World Ready Course (SOCL 1128) is a mandatory part of the student learning experience abroad that will help them develop intercultural competencies, global leadership skills, and international employability expertise. Taken during the term students will participate in their Global Learning Experience, this 14 week course, wraps around their BWR Global Learning Experience, ensuring a comprehensive and enriching global learning adventure.
This unique course provides an opportunity for students to:
• Connect with their peers in a dynamic and interactive learning environment, building camaraderie before their journey abroad.
• Develop essential skills to confidently navigate their global experience and return with resume-boosting insights, enhanced intercultural competencies, and interview-ready examples to showcase their growth.
Course modules include:
• BWR competencies
• Intercultural learning
• United Nations’ SDGs
• Community engagement
• Indigenous perspectives
• Reflective learning and global leadership
Some specialized GLE programs will offer additional vocational credit for the learning abroad experience.
Semester Exchanges
Partners...
• Create reciprocal opportunities to send your students to NC for a full semester exchange during any NC term of study.
• Support students in reviewing visa requirements early, as timelines and processes vary by country. Early preparation helps ensure a smooth and timely start to their exchange.
“I gained a variety of new skills, but I think the most important is adaptability. Becoming 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.”
Kylee Woodard Student, Early Childhood Education (ECE) Degree Completion Pathways NC and Lertlah School Partnership Thailand
Next Step: Connect to Explore Opportunities
Reach out to your NC partnership lead to explore ideas and opportunities together.
The information provided in this document is accurate as of August 22, 2025, but is subject to change without notice. Partners and prospective participants are encouraged to consult the Be World Ready website for the most current and authoritative information. In the event of discrepancies, the website will be considered the most accurate and up-to-date source.
