Global Perspectives Certificate

ENCOURAGING STUDENTS TO DEVELOP THIER G L O B A L I N T E R E S T S A B R O A D A N D AT H O M E

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August 2013 Newsletter

September 5 - Gilman Scholarship Info Session, 201 Witherspoon, 11am September 11 - Gilman Scholarship Info Session, 201 Withersppon, 4pm September 13 - Fall Study Abroad Application Deadline September 23 - Fall Scholarship Application Deadline October 4 - Fall Study Abroad Fair
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Congratulations to our Spring 2013 GPC Recipients!

Sampson Bloh Kelly Burns Kelly Cox Rebecca Dobosy Kimberley Fisher Emily Ford Emma Haddock Christina Harp Tatiana Illova Mary Kate Inman Chandler Johnson Olivia Kim Daniel Lekan Lorena Patterson Gary Pence Pranjali Shah Dela Surti Erica Sutter Morgen Swavely Christian Tilley Carolina Villalobos Sara Wood

Upcoming Events / Other Annoucements

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286 active GPC students 94 completed students 31 faculty mentors from 19 different
departments
As of August 29, 2013

Students By College

44% - CHASS 15% - PCOM 15% - CALS 10% - COE 16% - Other

Students By % Completed

10% - 80%-60% 11% - 60-40% 25% - 40-20% 18% - 20% or less 36% - 0%

SPOTLIGHT ON: JONATHAN KIM

hen it comes to education, Jonathan Kim isnt one to sit back and let others take the lead. This junior English major with a teaching concentration has developed an ongoing service project that helps provide English as a Second Language (ESL) learning opportunities and promotes international collaboration for students. He is also working to develop a program which encourages NC State students and outside professionals to act as mentors for ESL learners. Last semester, he organized a Pie a Blue Devil/Tarheel event which raised money for an ESL scholarship fund, and gave other GPC students opportunities for service activity points, as well as the experience of networking with businesses, nonprofits and university officials. This semester, Jonathan is studying abroad at Yonsei University in South Korea, but hes still looking for volunteers! If youre interested, you can reach him by email at jkim38@ncsu.edu.

GPC STUDENT PROFILE: AMANDA LEAZER

International Experience

Academic Coursework

NC State Summer Program 2012 Hangzhou, China Modern Global Issues: ANT 252, PS 231 European & Eurasian Studies: TBD African, Asian & Latin American Studies: HI 264 Foreign Language: FLC 201 Alexander Global Village (15 points), International Friendship Program (15 points) NC State Chinese Club (5 points) Study Abroad Program Spokesperson (5 points) Pie a Tarheel Fundraiser Volunteer (2 points)

Co-Curricular Activities

Service Activities:

manda Leazer loves all things international: culture, language, people and the lessons we can learn from world diversity. As an International Studies major with a minor in Chinese, its obvious the GPC is a perfect fit for her! Joining the program gave her the opportunity to pursue international knowledge and experiences related to her interests while earning a tangible academic certificate. Amanda has even shared her experiences with the NC State community, by volunteering at the 2012 Fall Study Abroad Fair. The fair really allowed

her to see how study abroad can affect students, even if the feelings generated by such experiences are hard to describe. As she says, no two experiences are ever the same, and no matter how many times you go, you can always learn and bring back more. This semester, Amanda is continuing her involvement with study abroad by joining the office as a work study student. Following her graduation, Amanda plans to pursue a Master of International Studies at NC State with the eventual goal of a career in the U.S. Foreign Service.

OLAR (Voluntarios Ahora en Raleigh) began as a response to repeated student requests for authentic language practice and a growing awareness of the surrounding and growing Hispanic community of Raleigh. James McConnell and Dr. Shelley Garrigan, two faculty members in the Spanish section of the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, began a mini-pilot of this program in the spring of 2012. Although the program began small, Mr. McConnell and Dr. Garrigan quickly realized that there was great potential. The SEED grant awarded to VOLAR last year provided the opportunity to blossom into a full-fledged service program that is not only gaining some university and community recognition, but also faced with many opportunities for future growth. The VOLAR program connects second-, third-, and fourth-year Spanish students with opportunities to volunteer for the local Hispanic communities of Raleigh. Students have the choice of opting for semester-long volunteer commitments, one-time events, or a combination. VOLARs partner organizations this year

SPOTLIGHT ON: VOLAR

included the Mexican Consulate, Raleigh Parks and Recreation, the Clothing Ministry of Raleigh, Family Resource Center of Raleigh, Urban Ministries Open Door Clinic, El Pueblo, and some local Wake County schools. VOLAR sends students to intercultural and bilingual contact zones in the local community, thus seeking out the international in the local context. The volunteer mission is as much a benefit to volunteers as it is to the community: students receive invaluable language contact, cultural exposure and practice soft skills, and in return, they offer their time to help maintain essential community services. This connects directly with the GPC goals as listed on the website: ... to recognize students for their international studies and activities, and to encourage students to continue their global interests both overseas and within the United States. VOLAR was recently confirmed as an approved service activity for the GPC, and students with the appropriate language skills are encouraged to participate!

This semesters VOLAR kick-off meeting will be Sept. 4 from 6:307:30 in Daniels 218. It is open to all students who are either in or have completed FLS 202 or higher, or have achieved equivalent levels of oral proficiency in Spanish.

CATCHING UP WITH: JD NOMDEDEU

D Nomdedeu is a 2009 graduate of NC State University, and has the distinction of being one of the first GPC awardees. JD came to NC State as an international student from Spain. From the moment he left Spain, it was his intention to join the international society and contribute in any way he could to the exchange of ideas and better interaction between cultures. For that reason he found the idea of an official certificate from NC State stating that he had achieved a global perspective and was truly a citizen of the world very appealing. Impressively, he managed to complete the

certificate the first semester it was available. Less than a year after his graduation, he was working in Washington, DC for a nonprofit managing a program of the U.S. State Department dedicated to the international exchange of professionals. He started working in the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) thanks to a wonderful internship in Raleigh at the International Affairs Council of North Carolina (IACNC). Recently, he has moved on to a different program of the U.S. State Department, the Fulbright Scholar Program, which is administered by the Institute of International Education. JDs academic and professional career is a testament to the benefits of international engagement.

Contact the GPC Program Coordinator at saogpccoord@ncsu.edu with any questions, comments, or requests for presentations

When in Rome... You can take your values with you, but be ready to have them challenged. Be flexible, with yourself and with those around you. You will learn more than you would ever expect outside of the classroom just by going where the locals go, listening to what they talk about. Respect what you dont understand, because there is always a reason for it, even if you dont agree with it.

JDs advice for students planning to study abroad: