Developing Global Leaders

Developing Innovative Leaders on the Global Stage

GLENNICE BURNS, associate vice president, Trent International

Every year, Trent displays the national flags of graduating students on the wall of Champlain College during convocation. Trent International continues this tradition, and aims to build upon all of our traditions as we expand internationalization at Trent and create new opportunities and support systems for all Trent students. One of our major strategic goals is to provide continuous support worldwide to talented Trent students as they develop into the innovative leaders of tomorrow.

Through our well-established recruitment and student services, we strive to create vibrant, engaged and sustainable communities of learning, teaching and research committed to free enquiry and expression. We encourage the dynamic interplay of research, teaching and learning, which enhance and energize each other in the classroom and beyond. At Trent International, we recognize and appreciate the diversity of our valuable international faculty, staff and students who share a commitment to the learning experience and are responsive to its challenges.

Our Commitment to International Students

Our legacy of support for students continues today. We have a reputation for being number one for scholarships and bursaries to international students. These highly competitive awards are granted each year to exceptional international scholars who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and community service involvement. In addition to the financial support provided, we support student engagement and facilitate a range of opportunities on campus and around the world through our work with TISA (Trent International Student Association), international wellness, Cultural Outreach, Study Abroad, and a range of informative workshops and student events. This year we celebrated Joshua Low, a student from Malaysia who is Trent’s most recent Rhodes Scholar. A recent Trent graduate from International Development Studies (IDS) and International Political Economy, Mr. Low attributes part of his success as a recipient of the coveted scholarship to the personalized learning environment at Trent, the academic rigour of the IDS program, and the incredible support and mentorship from his professors and the Trent International team.

“At Trent, professors care about you both personally and intellectually,” said Mr. Low. “Studying international development, I have loved the intellectual challenge and the tight-knit community of the program. Starting with Trent International as soon as I arrived from Malaysia and continuing through the last four years, my time at Trent has been very meaningful for me and full of many key experiences and cherished friendships.”

Joshua Low

Working with Global Alums

Your degree at Trent has provided you with the essential transferable skills to be successful in your field and has prepared you for your global experience. Trent cherishes its long-standing ties to its supporting alumni network and we have enjoyed meeting up with international chapters around the world. These relationships become even more important and valuable on an international scale as we aim to expand our global opportunities for current Trent students, faculty and staff. With continuous efforts throughout the years, we have developed strong and close bonds with alumni across all continents in the world. Trent International is highly motivated to work together with you, our alumni, in further expanding our global brand reputation, as well as creating new opportunities for current Trent students.