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Global Connect program fosters cultural exchange

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Indigenous students embark on a transformative journey in Costa Rica

NIC trade students learn the power of international education

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The three Trades and Technical Program students went to Peru as part of a program with other participating post-secondary institutions to install solar panels in a remote Indigenous community. The project, which helps ensure the local school has power and internet access, was organized by Light Up The World (LUTW), a Canadian non-profit group that helps brings energy to off-grid communities.

Ten STUdents Participated in an Interdisciplinary and Intercultural Development Trip to Costa Rica

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Queen’s global engagement training for students wins national award

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Learning module supported by Canada’s Global Skills Opportunity Innovation Fund recognized for contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion in international education.

Global Skills Opportunity awardees: Insights from Shiqiang (David) Jin and Tiffany Yu

Shiqiang (David) Jin and Tiffany Yu shared insights from their experience at the South Africa Centre for Evidence. During this opportunity, David deepened his knowledge of evidence synthesis within the realm of South African public health concerns. Tiffany learnt more about evidence synthesis in the context of South African public health issues and gained greater cultural understanding by working with various local stakeholders.

Developing global skills abroad

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Queen’s graduate and master’s student Megan Zelle discusses her semester learning and living in South Africa.

Joyeux #JournéedelaTerre ! Aujourd'hui, nous prenons le temps de reconnaître l'importance de prendre soin de notre planète et de tous les êtres vivants alors que nous travaillons à un avenir plus vert! !#CompétencesMondialesCA

Happy #EarthDay! Today we take the time to recognize the importance of taking care of our planet and all living beings as we work towards a greener future! #GlobalSkillsCA

#Spotlight is on Humber College student, Kaitlynn McLeod, who went to Hawaii:

"I gained hands-on experience and solidified my life and career goals in wanting to work within programs that highlight the Indigenous population's needs and perspective" #GlobalSkillsCA

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