GLOBAL Village: The International Residential Learning Community at Bridgewater State University

About the Global Village

Mission:

The Global Village (GV), created and operated by the directors of the Dr. Edward W. Minnock Center for International Engagement, promotes internationalization at BSU by providing support for incoming international students, returning Study Abroad students and students with international, regional or global majors or minors. Success in today's world requires an awareness of and appreciation for global issues. Education extends beyond the classroom to encompass personal development and global citizenship. It is critical for students to learn ways to engage locally, think globally, and make an impact in their local community and in the world. An effective way to learn about other countries and cultures is to live among people from around the globe in a shared and connected residential learning community (RLC). The GV will enhance the BSU studentsÂ’ academic experiences by providing thoughtfully crafted international experiences on campus.

Global Village Learning Outcomes:

 Students will:

  • Develop intercultural communication skills.
  • Acquire competencies to succeed in a global environment.
  • Apply/compare understanding of course content as related to the cultural experience.
  • Utilize critical thinking skills in geography, other cultures, international relations, and global issues
  • Gain proficiency in a foreign language
  • Demonstrate a capacity to work in diverse and multicultural teams
  • Gain leadership skills, seek out global career opportunities and develop networks of peers with similar personal and career interests.

Global Village Goals:

  • Increase global awareness among all members of the University community. Promote study abroad opportunities.
  • Promote language study.
  • Promote intercultural competencies.
  • Provide opportunities for interaction between domestic and international students.
  • Recruit students who have demonstrated interest in international studies to attend BSU and reside in the GV.
  • Provide support and co-curricular activities (programs, speakers, cultural events) in collaboration with multiple offices across campus.

Last Modified: January 17, 2013

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Questions?
Contact Justin McCauley
508.531.1334
jmccauley@bridgew.edu