Global+Connections

Global Connections. Students will have a global education experience through international study travel or online global educational experiences or a combination of the two. Sample experiences include:
 * Participate in study travel experiences (duration depends on the experience) that involve interacting with educators and students in a specific country and conducting an inquiry project related to the graduate student’s interests. Study travel experiences may be affiliated with established groups like Fulbright or NC State Study Abroad and may be conducted by NLGL faculty members who have specific interests in a particular culture.
 * Engage in outreach and community service to community organizations, local churches, and day-care centers that serve immigrants and international groups.
 * Engage in outreach and community service to campus organizations that serve international students.
 * Collaborate through EE-PALs (Electronic Exchange-Partners Across Learning Spaces) by being a mentor/co-learner with a student living in another country.
 * Volunteer at local schools when an international project is underway or design a new international experience (e.g., Wiley International Magnet Elementary).
 * Participate in educational activities with individuals and/or groups in other countries (NCSU OIS has a database of potential opportunities called SAIL – ([])
 * Summer internship or participation with international organizations or groups such as local consulates, NC State student international organizations ([])
 * Service through the NC State CSLEPS ([]) in international-related activities.
 * Service learning or some other participation with the NC State Peace Corps ([])
 * Teaching abroad (e.g. participating in a group of students to China for a one semester teaching experience)