Vic International: Pathways to Global Experience
This project aims to facilitate accessible and affordable opportunities for international learning in five Victoria College academic programs. Research staff were hired to survey and interview students, faculty, program coordinators and other administrators. The project reinforced existing supports for international learning with potential partners abroad while researching best practices in outbound mobility. The aim is […]
Student Engaged Learning and Support in Outbound Mobility
This project supported the development and integration of student access to international learning opportunities, risk management practices, including pre-departure training and post-experience support, for students participating in international mobility programs at Western and its Affiliated University Colleges. Key outcomes focused on the development and enhancement of robust wraparound supports for student safety prior to, during, […]
Overcoming Barriers to Study Abroad for Better Engagement of Indigenous Students: An Indigenous Based Approach to Data Collection and Design
Laurier’s Indigenous Initiatives office with support from Laurier International, set out to better understand Indigenous students’ learning needs and obstacles related to international education. By gathering knowledge about the student experience and needs and wants in a culturally appropriate way, the project generated evidence-based insights that will inform the design of learning abroad programs so […]
International Indigenous Student Exchange Program
York University launched the International Indigenous Student Exchange Program (virtual pilot) providing opportunities for cross-cultural dialogues and collaboration between Indigenous students at York and their peers in Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico and the Philippines. Through a series of facilitated workshops over eight weeks, students expanded their knowledge of Indigenous histories, languages and cultures, the land, […]
Building Capacity for U of A Indigenous Students to Participate in International Experiences
The University of Alberta identified increasing the participation of Indigenous students in international learning opportunities as the top priority in this innovation call. This project seeks to provide a better understanding of the needs and interests of First Nation, Métis, and Inuit student community and identify opportunities for Indigenous students across the many disciplines in […]
Making transformative learning more accessible: identifying systemic barriers for Social Sciences students to study and work abroad.
The University of Victoria’s Faculty of Social Sciences aims for transformative learning though strong academic programs, Indigenous reconciliation, and global citizenship. To make transformative learning more accessible, the project seek to identify and address systemic barriers for students with disabilities, Indigenous students, and low-income students to study and work abroad. This multi-stage and multi-partner approach […]
Global Community Challenge YYC
This project piloted the GLOBAL COMMUNITY CHALLENGE YYC an 8-week competition that creates opportunities for students to work in all-virtual teams to identify solutions to real world issues faced by local organizations in Calgary with global reach. The virtual format increases accessibility: zero-fees, zero-travel, enabling students from international partner universities to work together with UCalgary […]
Inclusive Re-entry Programming for Intercultural and Employability Skills Development
This project aimed to enhance re-entry programming. To inform the project, a literature review, interviews and a survey were conducted. Students reportedly gained a deeper connection to their cultural identity, faced challenges unique to their identity, and sought inclusive spaces to share their experiences. Regarding employability, students reported that their international experience affirmed their career […]
Understanding barriers and demands for study/work abroad programs of low-income students, students with disabilities and indigenous students
To increase participation of underrepresented students in international learning opportunities, and test new approaches to reduce barriers to study/work abroad University of Lethbridge conducted a survey and formed focus groups to investigate these barriers and demand for study/work abroad opportunities for students with low income, students with disabilities, and Indigenous students.
Increasing International Mobility in Atlantic Canada: Reducing Barriers/Enhancing Capacity to Deliver Programs
This project seek to understand and address barriers to outbound mobility activities for students, particularly the target groups. This project focused on 3 main goals: 1) establish a baseline of outbound mobility programs in Atlantic Canada by identifying available resources, individual best practices, common barriers facing Mobility Professionals, institutional strengths, and areas for resource sharing […]