Laurier International
Global Engagement
Anitta Toma, Global Studies, University of Lille, France
Julia Chriss, Communication Studies, Karlstad University, Sweden
EXPERIENCE THE WORLD AT LAURIER LAURIER INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY The Laurier International Community in Waterloo provides a unique living environment by offering you comfortable furnished living arrangements as well as a rich learning space. Join other students from diverse perspectives (upper year exchange students and international and domestic students) and explore ideas and global issues together in a culturally diverse environment. You are encouraged to develop your knowledge and skills by engaging in international related learning activities and taking on leadership roles by organizing learning experiences and campus-wide outreach programs.
STUDENT GROUPS There are many ways for you to get involved! Join our Global Engagement Student Ambassadors (Waterloo), Global Engagement Student Council (Waterloo) or the Global Engagement Campus and Community Outreach (Brantford) to help in the planning and execution of Global Engagement Week or student exchange events. These groups are great opportunities to meet new people, practice your intercultural communication and be recognized on the Laurier Co-Curricular Record (CCR).
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STUDY ABROAD STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM Laurier has partnered with universities all over the world to offer exchange programs to our students. Currently, we have exchange agreements with more than 65 universities in 29 countries around the world. Studying abroad allows you to broaden your perspective of the world and gain an increased sense of self and independence while building skills transferable to future employment. If you participate in an international exchange, you continue to pay tuition to Laurier but study and earn credits at a university outside of Canada. SUMMER ABROAD Not sure you can go abroad for a full term? Our summer abroad opportunities allow you to study abroad at one of our designated partners for a few weeks, while still earning credits towards your degree. Opportunities exist in Mexico, Germany, China and more!
FACULTY LED INITIATIVES FIELD COURSES Study Spanish in Costa Rica, History in Russia, Global Studies issues in Chile, or Human Rights and Human Diversity in Mexico. A variety of field courses have been created by Laurier’s outstanding faculty to add an experiential learning opportunity to their courses. INTERNSHIPS Stand out among the competition and add an international work experience to your portfolio with one of Laurier’s internship opportunities. Departments such as Global Studies, Human Rights and Human Diversity, and the Faculty of Social Work provide opportunities for you to put what you have learned in the classroom to work in an international setting.
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Jared Stryker, Global Studies, Chongqing University, People’s Republic of China
EVENTS & WORKSHOPS INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FAIR | OCTOBER 23, 2014 Find out how to add international value to your Laurier degree. Our International Opportunities Fair showcases various ways you can gain experiences, skills and competencies through local opportunities or by travelling abroad. Come and listen to amazing stories from students, staff and faculty.
GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT WEEK | FEBRUARY 2-6, 2015 Join us to celebrate our diverse Laurier community. We collaborate with various departments on campus to host a variety of events in Waterloo and Brantford, providing you with opportunities to explore international related topics, engage with cultures and connect with communities. Global Engagement Week promotes awareness of the diverse community of students, staff and faculty at Laurier, the impact of globalization and global systems, and the opportunities that Laurier students have to engage in an increasingly diverse population.
INTERCULTURAL EFFECTIVENESS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM In partnership with the Centre for Intercultural Learning, Laurier offers a four-module Intercultural Effectiveness Certificate Program. This unique certificate is designed to strengthen participants’ intercultural abilities and knowledge. Through the program, participants will gain a variety of competencies, including an understanding of culture and how culture affects interactions with others, the ability to identify the stages of cultural adjustment and awareness, an understanding of cultural communication styles and an appreciation of values and ways of thinking that are different from one’s own.
Emily Fullord, Business, ISC Paris, France
ALTERNATIVE READING WEEK: HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Take part in Habitat for Humanity’s international or local build to give back to our community and support the need for affordable local housing in Waterloo, Brantford and other international destinations. This is an amazing opportunity to do something fun and meaningful during your reading week.
PRE-DEPARTURE PREPARATION AND POST-TRIP DEBRIEFING Get ready and take ownership of your learning and growth before, during and after your international travels. We deliver pre-departure training focused on culture awareness, health and safety and personal travel preparedness. This training is important for your self-development, gaining transferable competencies for career success and most importantly to increase your knowledge on ways to stay safe and healthy for your travels.
Cristina Rucchetta, Bu Aarhus University, De siness, nmark
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Brook Willard , English, Karlstad University, Sweden and Drew McInyk, Geography, University of Amsterdam
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