Kw’seltktnéws, TRU Indigenous Culture and Knowledge Makers Exchange Program
Building on Indigenous Cultural Education Exchange program successes and implementing outcomes of Thompson River University’s Indigenous Innovation GSO project, Kw’seltktnéws expands physical and virtual exchange opportunities for Indigenous students at TRU. The project focuses on increasing Indigenous student’s participation in mobility by reducing two critical barriers: cost and the need for wraparound supports. The program […]
Guided short-term outbound mobility projects as gateways to a semester abroad
Thompson Rivers University builds on the success of the initial TRU/GSO-funded project: ‘Guided short-term outbound mobility experiences as gateways to a semester abroad’. ‘Part II – Reviving TRU International Field Schools’ focuses on supporting existing field schools and encouraging the production of new ones. Participating in a short, academic international field school increases students comfort […]
Students Leading Students: an intercultural mentor support program
This project builds on the University of Winnipeg’s Innovation Project, “My Intercultural Journey.” New funds grow our undergraduate exchange program, with particular focus on underrepresented groups: indigenous, low-income and newcomer students, and those with accessibility needs. We develop an online exchange alumni network by providing financial stipends to those who share their journey. This establishs […]
Building international competencies in the field
Building on an existing field schools program, the project develops a series of short-term programs taught internationally by Concordia University professors. These programs, of a maximum of two weeks in duration, are taught in collaboration with partner institutions in non-traditional outbound student mobility countries, in particular, throughout Latin America, Africa and Asia. In order to […]
International Student Mobility – Enhancement and Expansion Project
Carleton’s project will prioritize engaging underrepresented groups in international mobility experiences, including internships, exchanges and service-learning with the goal of providing increased equity around these high-impact experiences. Through partnerships with faculty, international partners and key departments, we will be strategic in our outreach to engage additional underrepresented students and develop enhanced supports. We will provide […]
Widening access and equity through Collaborative Online International Learning and diverse reimagined global field school experiences
This project engages the university community in accessible COIL programming and builds a range of re-imagined field schools to offer equal opportunity for Capilao University students to participate in outbound mobility experiences. With strategically chosen partners with shared EDI values to provide diverse intercultural experiences, COIL programming will introduce imaginative intercultural learning experiences for 455 […]
Using student exchange opportunities to build twin-city post-industrial revitalization efforts in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality and the city of Walbrzych, Poland
Cape Breton University deepens the ties to the Cape Breton Regional Municipality’s (CBRM) Partner City, Walbrzych, Poland, by taking advantage of our student exchange agreement with the Angelus Silesius University of Applied Sciences and sending CBU students on summer exchanges to Walbrzych. Students progress their academic program in Political Science/Public Administration at CBU, gain valuable […]
Estamos: A cohort-based international experiential program
Estamos is a cohort-based international learning program of Canadian Mennonite University which develops intercultural competencies and global citizenship in students through academically rigorous and service-learning frameworks. In the 2022 pilot, a cohort of students travelled to Guatemala for one month. Students participated in learning tours, Spanish lessons, live independently with local host families for two […]
GSB Global Business Education Program
The Global Business Education program sends students to study at a selection of 50 globally accredited business schools in 22 countries on four continents to participate in an immersive global experience through semester-long or year-long exchanges, or short duration programming. Students have the opportunity to enhance their intercultural competency and professional networking by completing coursework […]
Communicating Across Cultures: Building Intercultural Competencies and Lasting Partnerships in Japan Using an Indigenous Wholistic Framework.
This project uses a Wholistic Indigenous Framework to design and delivers a 20-day Study Program in Japan. Our partners are Doshisha University, Ritsumeikan University, Sagano High School in Kyoto, and the Hokkaido University Centre for Ainu and Indigenous Studies. Our objective is to offer a safe, enriching experience that facilitates intercultural communication and adaptability by […]