GSO will have a significant presence at the Canadian Bureau for International Education’s annual conference in Ottawa, November 3-6, 2024. There will be a lot of opportunities to engage with GSO team members, get updates about the program, sign our petition, and learn from fellow GSO-implementing institutions.
Join us at two GSO-led sessions
Shaping the Future of Outbound Student Mobility: Reflections on GSO and a look beyond
Sunday, November 3
5:00-6:00 p.m.
The Westin, Ontario (Level 3)
We invite all GSO implementing institutions to join this collaborative knowledge-sharing session. Together, we will reflect on GSO’s legacy as a transformative initiative that has shaped the Canadian educational landscape and discuss the future of outbound student mobility in Canada. This session will provide project leads with the opportunity to connect and engage in meaningful dialogue on key topics, including:
- Institutional challenges with outbound student mobility prior to GSO.
- GSO’s legacy as a transformative program for the Canadian educational sector.
- The sustainability of outbound student mobility: What does the future hold beyond GSO?
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in important discussions. Register here!
Unlocking Global Opportunities: GSO Student Experiences Unveiled
Monday, November 4
2:45-3:45 p.m.
The Westin, Provinces Ballroom (Level 4)
Join us for an enlightening and engaging session featuring success stories of Global Skills Opportunity (GSO) program participants. Through dynamic presentations by GSO alumni, explore how student participants from across Canada have navigated culture shock, surmounted challenges, and embraced leadership, all while acquiring essential skills during their international study and work abroad GSO experiences. This session will help gain valuable insights into the transformative impact of the GSO program on personal growth, academic enrichment, professional development, and enhanced employment prospects.
Visit the GSO booth in the exhibition hall
You’ll find us in the exhibition hall at booth number 53. Come on by to talk with GSO staff, meet some of the GSO Ambassadors and sign our petition.
Numerous sessions involving Global Skills Opportunity projects and partners
Want more GSO content? Check out these sessions led by GSO project leads and partners.
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4
10 :45-11 :45 a.m.
- Managing Institutional Travel Risks With the Help of a Peer-to-Peer Activity
- Experiential Learning in Practice: Ottawa Landmarks and the Politics of Inclusive Internationalization
1:15-2:15 p.m.
- Let’s Talk About Erasmus+: The Trials, Tribulations, and Solutions to the EU Program for Canadian Institutions
- Positionality Unpacked: Preparing our Communities to Embark on Decolonial and Anti-Racist Adventures Abroad
4:00-5:00 p.m.
- Empowering “Bold and Brave” International Field Leaders: Preparing Faculty and Group Leaders for Delivering Safe and Sustainable Field Programs
- Unlocking Skills Development: Comparing Outbound Student Mobility and Internationalization at Home Learning Through Student Perceptions
- Global Minds: Integrating Mental Health Support into Learning Abroad Programs
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
- Student Engagement in the Sustainable Development Goals: Outbound Curriculum and community projects
1:45-2:45 p.m.
- Indigenous Horizons: A GSO Innovation Project Case study of Indigenous student engagement through virtual reality learning and mobility experiences
- Takeovers, Reels and accessible social media – sharing the students’ study abroad experience in an accessible way
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6
8:30-9:30 a.m.
- A Step Towards Ethical International Student Recruitment: New Perspectives on Agent Training Management In Canada
- Changing the Calculus: A Case Study on the Emissions Impact of Study Abroad
9:45-10:45 a.m.
- The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Across the Globe: Creating Meaningful Experiences for Students Learning Abroad
- Challenging the Narrative: Learning From Queer and Racialized Students in Creating Positive Exchange Experiences
