Your Global

Experience
8 COUNTRIES. 8 SEMESTERS. COUNTLESS ADVENTURES.

LIU GLOBAL

THE
ONLY ONE
LIU Global offers the only program in the world that integrates
a series of year-long cultural immersions into a progressive,
four-year Bachelor of Arts degree.
LIU Global offers a BA degree in Global
Studies, a discipline that explores the
worlds interdependent cultural, political,
ecological and economic systems. The
program equips future business, cultural,
government and political leaders with
the tools to analyze challenges, issues
and process that transcend national and
disciplinary boundaries.
Studies will take students on an
unparalleled educational journey that
includes the cities of mainland China and
Europe, as well as the delicate ecology of
the Caribbean and Australia.
The final year of the program begins
with an independently designed research
and internship project in a location near
one of our centers around the world; it
culminates in a semester in New York
where students complete a series of
capstone experiences and a senior thesis.
Over the course of the program, students
build language skills, gain hands-on
experience and acquire an invaluable
cross-cultural education that prepares
them to become agents for change in the
contemporary, global community.

EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION
At LIU Global, we believe in learning
by doing through the integration of
classroom learning, cultural immersion,
community engagement and internships.
And learning is individualized thanks
to the close personal attention of
faculty and advisors, who will meet
independently with students to guide
their projects and help develop their
research and writing skills. As students
build their capacities and confidence,
they move from structured classroom
learning and group field trips into
more intense and prolonged activities,
including field study, community service
and internships.
HIGH ACADEMIC STANDARDS
LIU Globals high academic standards
and the structure of the curriculum
underscore the quality of the education,
delivered in a non-traditional way.
Students will graduate with a major
in Global Studies and a minor in
Entrepreneurship, International
Relations or Arts and Communications.

Every semester offers a new

location, and a new experience. LIU
Global students are immersed in an
unparalleled educational experience,
learning new skills while gaining
valuable experience that will prepare
them for tomorrows global careers.

ACADEMICS

LIU GLOBAL

A Unique Blend of Learning Experiences

LIU Global students will spend the first three years living and learning
around the world engaging with a variety of cultures and people through
coursework, fieldwork, service learning projects, internships, independent
studies and immersion. This experience will prepare them to conduct
an independently designed research project in a location of their choice,
culminating in a semester in New York where students complete a series of
capstone experiences and a senior thesis.
Combined, the LIU Global curriculum integrates classroom learning with
real-world experience from day one, with an emphasis on developing global
leadership skills through language immersion and the study of economic,
cultural, geographic, environmental and political realities of the worlds
key regions.
SOUGHT-AFTER SKILLS
Real-world experience and the proven ability to communicate and work
effectively with people of diverse backgrounds are key competencies
that organizations and employers seek in new hires, in the context of a
highly competitive global economy. These vital skills rarely appear on
the typical bachelors degree transcript, but they are at the core of an LIU
Global education.
MAJOR IN GLOBAL STUDIES, CONCENTRATIONS IN
Entrepreneurship. The minor in entrepreneurship introduces students to the
central role that entrepreneurship plays in economic and social development
throughout the world.
I nternational Relations. Students study factors that shape
international political and economic systems, specifically the
interactions among governments, international and non-governmental
organizations and corporations.
W
 orld Arts and Cultures. By studying human cultures and experiences
through the visual, literary and performing arts, students will learn to
understand and analyze traditions from around the world.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS SEQUENCE
In all of our academic programs, students are enrolled in courses organized
around classroom lectures and seminars, film viewings, readings, site visits,
hands-on projects, group workshops, group travel, nature experiences and
independent travel. Students might also be able to undertake independent
study courses that are co-designed with local faculty around students interests
and passions.

LIU GL OBALS U N I Q UE L EA R N I N G E X P E R I E N C E I S
B UI LT AROU N D :

 lobal studies courses that build academic knowledge and

G
skills across the programs four years.

Internships in the senior year where students learn to apply

these global perspectives toward a career in the modern
interconnected world.

Area studies courses that draw on our decades of engagement

with partners and communities around the world.

Immersive cultural experiences that include staying with local

families, where students appreciate the food, language and
customs firsthand.

 senior thesis dedicated to a global issue, the culmination of

A
the students undergraduate work as a student of Global studies.

LIU GLOBAL

THE

WORLD
IS YOUR CLASSROOM

Ultimately, our mission is to challenge our students to

become independent, well-educated, responsible and
energized citizens focused on serving the global community.
Exploring foreign countries and
cultures. Learning about the social,
historical, political and cultural
background of each host nation;
achieving language proficiency and
cross-cultural sensitivity through foreign
immersion; developing first-hand
awareness of cultural perspectives on
government, society, economics, ethics,
religion, customs and the environment
and the worldwide impact of these
crucial issues.
Expert instruction/research. Studying
with instructors who are experts in their
fields and conducting groundbreaking
research with real-world application.

Problem solving. Overcoming

communications obstacles, managing
responsibilities and solving practical
problems in environments where your
efforts make a real difference. Learning
to implement solutions to affect change
and advance a more just, equitable and
sustainable world.
Internships/experience. Building
confidence and experience through
internships at public service
organizations, independent field work
and volunteer opportunities.
Career connections. Making
connections with prestigious
international organizations and
influencers across the globe; working
in LIU Globals learning community
through collaborative projects, service
and field trips.

GL OBAL KNOW L EDGE involves an understanding of the

interdependence of social, cultural, environmental and political
systems. Students identify the global repercussions of particular
events and trends that are observable in the local environment,
drawing out the human consequences, ethical implications and
calls for responsibility and action.
CROS S - CU LT U RAL COMP ET ENCE becomes second
nature as students learn to respect and understand the range
of factors that shape the beliefs and practices they encounter.
They identify the general patterns that inform a culture their
own and that of others as well as the worldview within which
those patterns make sense. Developing the ability to interpret
experience from different perspectives, along with language
proficiency and an appreciation for cultural norms, students
learn to adapt their thought, behavior and speech to match
particular contexts.
P ERS ONAL AND S OCIAL RES P ONS IBIL IT Y is instilled
in students along with ethical awareness, including the ability
to express and analyze their core values and those of others,
recognize the ethical dimensions of complex situations and
apply an independent ethical understanding of life with all of
its implications. Through civic knowledge and engagement,
students identify the principles of government, social justice
and sustainability within their own society and that of others
and apply the knowledge they gain to articulate the rights and
responsibilities of global citizens. Such development requires
leadership and teamwork skills that combine independent
initiative, a collaborative spirit and the ability to synthesize and
articulate diverse viewpoints within a group.
I NT EL L ECT U AL AND P RACT ICAL S KIL L S are
developed organically as students develop proficiency in
writing, oral presentation and digital communication, and learn
to formulate critical and creative thought. From the mastery
of writing skills to the effective use of stylistic techniques to
sensitivity for audience and context, students will be able to
independently produce complex and well-grounded analyses
and apply them in novel situations. This work will help them
develop aptitude in qualitative research for projects that are
clear in scope and solid in methodology.

ACADEMIC
CENTERS AROUND
THE WORLD
Each of our academic centers provide unique learning
experiences that are available nowhere else.

FRESHMAN YEAR

SOPHOMORE YEAR

The Costa Rica Center hosts all first

year students, introducing them
to experiential education, research
methods, college writing, Central
American and Caribbean studies
and Global studies. In addition to
attending regularly scheduled classes
and seminars as well as intensive
Spanish language classes, students
learn how to plan, evaluate and
document their fieldwork with the
support and guidance of Costa Ricabased faculty members.

The first semester of the Europe

program, in the second year, begins
with a two-week module in London
and Berlin, where students explore
the emergence of the political culture
of the modern nation-state, the
basic building block of international
relations and global governance. For
the second module, the program
moves to the programs home base at
the University of Alcal, some 30
miles from the Madrid city center
and the setting for studying the forces
that have molded modern Europe.

The second semester of the Europe

program will focus on the
comparative politics of post-World
War II Europe, beginning with a
two-week module in Paris and
Rome, where students gain a deeper
understanding of the constitutional
arrangements that emerged in the
postwar era and the role of the
European Union in the global
governance and economic system.
Students then travel to Florence,
Italy, the birthplace of the European
Renaissance, where students take
courses in documentary filmmaking,
world cinema, Renaissance Art and
conversational Italian. The programs
final module will take students to
Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and
Herzegovina, and focus on issues of
ethnic and religious conflict.
The first and second-year programs
provide students with academic and
personal qualities that prepare them
for a life of success. In addition
to core academic skills, students
develop assets such as self-reliance,
independence, cultural knowledge
and language skills.

From the complexities of modern China, to the

history, cultures and bustling cities of Europe, to
the diverse religions of India and Thailand, LIU
Global students learn about social, economic,
environmental, political and cultural issues that have
global impact from the perspective of local citizens.
Share the experience of traveling, working and
studying in exotic locations with like-minded LIU
Global classmates and form close mentorships and
life-long bonds with instructors and local residents.

JUNIOR YEAR
In the third year, students have the
choice between the Australia & Asia
Program or the China Center.
The Australia & Asia Program
orients students to natural,
human and political dynamics of
Australasia. The program explores
the relationship between humans
and their environment and the
challenges by economic development.
Students specifically study sustainable
development, modernization, as well
as the challenges the development
poses on the regions indigenous
peoples.
The academic program at the China
Center is designed for students to
take full advantage of the Centers
location on the Yangtze Delta, the
worlds most economically dynamic
region. Housed on the campus
of Zhejiang University, one of the
countrys finest Universities, students
study intensive Chinese language,
modern Chinese history, politics and
culture. Students are introduced
to the realities of Chinas rapid
development through field work with
businesses, government agencies
and NGOs that are driving the
development of one of the worlds
most important countries.

SENIOR YEAR
China has been the worlds fastest
growing country for the past 30 years.
The worlds top 500 companies all
do business in China, with many
choosing to headquarter in the
bustling Chinese cities of Hong Kong,
Shanghai and Beijing.
The current rise of China has made
it very clear that people who can
speak Chinese and have firsthand
experience of living in China are
going to have a great advantage in
terms of employment. China serves
as a huge market for multinational
corporations, and employers are well
aware that a real understanding of
China, Chinese culture and Chinese
people is a big plus for those who
want to become the worlds next
generation of leaders.

In the fall term of the final year,

students choose one of the LIU
Global Center locations to engage
in a professional internship and an
independent study project, which will
form the basis for their senior thesis
the subject of which will be the
local manifestation of a global issue.
In the spring semester of the final
year, after rigorous academic and
experiential learning around the
world, students enter into the Senior
Capstone Semester in New York
City, where they complete their
senior thesis project.
The Senior Capstone Semester
facilitates students re-entry into
America through the world-class
learning resources available in New
York City.
During this final semester, students
continue to develop an appreciation
for the multi-global environment in
which they live, work and study,
and they learn how to leverage
and embrace globalization as they
prepare to become leaders in their
chosen field.

LOCATION
LOCATION
LOCATION
GAINING A GLOBAL
PERSPECTIVE
LIU Global students are presented with the
opportunity to learn, live and travel in some of
the most intriguing and culturally rich countries
of the world, including England, India, Thailand,
Morocco, Turkey, Italy, France, Spain, China,
Costa Rica, Bali and Australia.

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COSTA RICA
C
osta Rica is a small Central
American country located
ten degrees north of the
equator. At its narrowest point from
East to West, there are just 75 miles
separating the Caribbean from the
Pacific Ocean. It is possible, therefore,
to watch the sun rise over the Atlantic
Ocean and then catch an early bus to
arrive in time for the sunset on the
Pacific coast. While the land mass of
the country is about the size of West
Virginia and comprises 0.03% of the
worlds surface, it contains 4% of the
planets expected biodiversity. Costa
Rica is an ecological microcosm
of the rest of Latin America, with
lush jungles, high mountains and
coastal plains.
At the Costa Rica Center, located
in Heredia City, students have the
opportunity to live among and study
the factors that make up Central
America today. Costa Rica is an ideal
location as a departure point for the

rest of the region since it shares many

of the characteristics common to
other Latin American countries while
offering an interesting comparison.
First-year students will begin in Costa
Rica, living with a local host family,
where they will be immersed in the
Spanish language and local culture.
They will engage in a curriculum
that will lay the foundation for
their entire LIU Global education,
take field trips around the region
to gain hands-on experiences, and
gain a Latin American perspective
on such global issues as economic
development, environmental
sustainability and human rights.
Students also study local industry,
work in local social enterprises and
NGOs and travel to nearby countries
like Nicaragua and Panama.

LOCATION:
Costa Rica Center, Heredia City
YEAR: FRESHMAN
ACADEMICS:
The foundation for the entire LIU
Global education, including experiential
education/research methods, college
writing, as well as Central American
and Caribbean studies.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Seminars and intensive Spanish
language classes.
Learn to plan, evaluate and
document field work.
Field trips to lush jungles, high
mountains and coastal plains.
Travel to nearby countries like
Nicaragua and Panama.

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EUROPE
T
LOCATION:
Europe
London, Berlin, Alcal de Henares,
Madrid, Paris, Florence, Sarajevo
YEAR: SOPHOMORE
ACADEMICS:
Culture, politics and business of
modern Europe.
HIGHLIGHTS:

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Study throughout Europe.

Courses in Florence on
documentary filmmaking, world
cinema, Renaissance Art and
conversational Italian.

Learn about the economy and

some of the biggest companies
in Europe in relation to their
historical or geographical
advantages.

Internships at top global

companies.

he LIU Global Europe

Program provides the
opportunity for students to
explore and experience the great
cities of Europe and the impact that
Europe has had on global history and
politics. Through study in London,
Berlin, Paris and Rome, as well as
extended residence in Madrid and
Florence, students will gain unique
perspectives on Europes cultures,
conflicts and political innovations, as
well as the impact these forces have
had on the rest of the world.
The Europe I Program is based at the
Franklin Institute at the University
of Alcal, located in Alcal de
Henares, approximately 20 miles
northeast of the city of Madrid. The
University of Alcal is the second
oldest university in Spain.The city
was the place of important events
in the history and culture of Spain,
such as the birth of Cervantes and
key meetings between Christopher
Columbus and the Spanish monarchs
that commissioned his voyages to
America. The fall curriculum in
Spain combines courses and field

work that will introduce you to the

forces that have produced modern
Europe, and the economic and
political institutions that govern
the European Union. In addition
to required and elective courses,
you will expand your knowledge on
political development through travel
to Paris, Germany and Morocco.
The Europe II Program is based in
Florence, considered the birthplace
of the European Renaissance. The
Florence School of Fine Arts, the
partner institution where LIU
Global is housed, is located in the
heart of the citys historical center
situated on a quiet street, steps
away from Piazza Santa Croce. This
historic neighborhood, one of the
most beautiful settings in Florence,
breathes the Renaissance atmosphere.
Walk out of the school building and
you are minutes away from the Uffizi
Gallery, Loggia dei Lanzi, the Arno
River and the historic Ponte Vecchio.
This advantageous location provides
LIU Global students with a vibrant
and inspirational surrounding to
study art, culture and politics.

AUSTRALIA & ASIA

T
he Australia Asia Program is
based in Byron Bay, a small
South Pacific beachside
community located approximately
100 miles south of Brisbane on the
east coast of Australia. Byron Bay is
located on the lands of the Arakwal
people, part of the Bundjalungnation,
and has been a place to meet,
exchange and learn for thousands of
years. Its beautiful beaches give way to
a hinterland of green rolling hills and
rainforests, with the remnant of an
ancient shield volcano mountain.
From this base in Byron Bay,
courses and field experiences engage
students with the cultural, political
and ecological systems that make
up the Australasian region. In
Australia, students visit Aboriginal
bush camps, nationaland marine
parks and rainforests. They interact

with indigenous peoples, politicians,

activists and entrepreneurs. They
engage with individuals and
communities that aspire to overcome
the legacies of the past, through
advocacy and enterprise.

The program also includes study

travel to two additional destinations
in Asia. One of these will be the
tropical islandof Bali, Indonesia,
predominantly in Ubud and rural
areas in the north of the island. This
unique and culturally rich island will
provide a distinct perspective and
point of comparison for the key global
issues students are learning about.

LOCATION:
Byron Bay, Australia with excursions
to additional destinations in Asia
YEAR: JUNIOR
ACADEMICS:
Sustainable development, indigenous
peoples and modernity, regional
political and economic systems.
HIGHLIGHTS:

Extended residence in Byron

Bay, one of Australias most
beautiful settings.

Study Excursions to Aboriginal

bush camps, national and
marine parks and rainforests.

Field experiences in at least

two additional countries (Bali,
Thailand or Taiwan).

Minor course work in Social

Entrepreneurship, International
Relations and Arts and
Communications.

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CHINA
LOCATION:
Hangzhou, China
YEAR: JUNIOR
ACADEMICS:
Chinese history, politics, culture
and language. Courses in Mandarin
Chinese.
HIGHLIGHTS:

Live in Hangzhou, one of Chinas

most beautiful and livable cities.
Chinas medieval capital, it is
a UNESCO World Heritage Site
that is one-hour from Shanghai.

Learn about the impact of rapid

economic and social change
in one of the worlds most
important countries.

Learn Mandarin Chinese

at Zheijiang University with
students from around the world.

Travel to Beijing and to Yunnan

Province in Western China.

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IU Globals China Center

immerses Global Studies
students in contemporary
China, the worlds emerging
economic and political giant. From
a home base in Hangzhou, a city
that is both one of Chinas ancient
imperial capitals and a leading center
of entrepreneurship and business
innovation, students engage in
a yearlong program of intensive
language learning, country-wide
study travel and coursework in
Chinese history, politics and
social change.

Hangzhou is a city famous for both

its classical beauty and its livability.
The programs integrated fieldwork
allows students to engage with both
Hangzhou and nearby Shanghai.
During the course of the program,
students also take extended study
trips to Beijing and to culturally
diverse Yunnan, the western province
adjacent to Vietnam, Laos and
Myanmar.

NEW YORK
S
tudents complete their global
education with a Capstone
Semester at the LIU Globals
World Head Quarters located on
the campus of LIU Brooklyn in New
York City.

As a world cultural center and the

heart of the U.S. economy, New York
offers students numerous educational
and professional opportunities.
Students are also able to take
advantage of disciplinary courses
taught by all of the LIU Colleges,
supplementing their thesis work with
courses in arts and media, business,
social policy, education, health
professions, pharmacy or nursing.

In a senior year field trip, students

travel to Washington, DC to learn
aboutthe interaction of government,
nongovernmental organizations
and lobbying groups at national and
international levels. In New York,
LIU Global courses are linked to field
experiences at cultural, financial and
political organizations. All students
complete a Capstone internship at an
internationally oriented organization.

LOCATION:
New York City
YEAR: SENIOR
ACADEMICS:
International organizations and global
issues, organization and the worlds
mega cities, senior thesis research.
Specialized course work in arts and
media, entrepreneuship and business,
the sciences, etc.
HIGHLIGHTS:

Experiential learning in
New York City, the worlds
capital city.

Access to key institutions from

United Naitons to Wall Street to
Lincoln Center.

New York City Internship.

Week-long field trip to

Washington, DC.

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LIU GLOBAL

FROM

GLOBAL
EDUCATION
TO

GLOBAL
CAREER
The BA in Global Studies paired with minors in Social Entrepreneurship,
International Relations, or Arts and Communications is a one-of-akind experiential education designed to prepare studentspersonally,
intellectually and professionallyfor careers as leaders in many areas of the
increasingly interconnected world economy.
GLOBAL PROBLEM SOLVERS
Whether you go on to work in governmental diplomacy or policy, for nongovernmental organizations like the Red Cross or Greenpeace, or to negotiate
major deals for multinational corporations and startups, you will become a global
problem solver who can effectively communicate and collaborate with people from
diverse backgrounds and beliefs, and in various contexts.
CAREER OPTIONS
Students begin participating in field work on day one and continue to build realworld experience through internships at the worlds top international organizations.
LIU Global students typically complete at least four internships and independent
field projects during their LIU Global studies and go on to careers with major
organizations, Fortune 500 companies and global enterprises all over the world.
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LIU Global graduates

have landed coveted
fellowships, internships
and employment at some
of the most respected
corporations and
international organizations,
including:
Goldman Sachs
IBM
National Geographic
NBC Television
African Center for Constructive
Resolution of Disputes
Amnesty International
The Associated Press
Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention
Doctors Without Borders
Grameen Foundation
Human Rights Watch
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Mother Teresa of Calcutta Center
Oxfam International
Peace Corps
Red Cross International
Soros Foundation
UNESCO
UNICEF
United Nations
U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Department of State
William J. Clinton Fellowship for
Service in India
World Bank

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A WORD ABOUT SAFETY AND
HEALTH
The safety of our students is our number
one priority. We keep a close eye on global
politics and regional disruptions and
follow the U.S. State Department travel
warnings, which are constantly updated
on the departments website. If we believe
there is the potential for danger, we do not
hesitate to shift field trips, move students,
or change programs entirely.
Staff members at each center have
access to the best medical facilities in
the region and are trained and on call
24/7 to respond to emergencies. All LIU
Global students are registered with the
U.S. Embassy in the country in which
they are residing during the academic
term. During student orientation, the
center director, safety professionals and
other regional administrators educate
students about general health practices,
potential safety risks, how these risks can
be minimized and emergency response
procedures. Each center also maintains
a list of health care professionals who
have provided care for our students in
the past.

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PRACTICAL MATTERS
Living and studying abroad presents
a unique set of challenges. Our staff
has many years of experience assisting
students in preparing for the LIU
Global experience. With a little research
and planning, LIU Global students
will be ready to embark on their
educational journey.
STUDENT SERVICES
LIU Globals instruction and experiential
learning prepares students to be active
global citizens with a greater sense of
the world. To further this mission, the
LIU Global education is not bound by
the traditional campus environment
and therefore requires unique academic
support for students.The staff and
faculty at each center location will be
your advisors, mentors and friends
while abroad. LIU Global students have
access to all available resources through
LIU Brooklyn, including LIU Promise,
academic advising, career services
and health insurance.

ENROLLMENT SERVICES
Our Enrollment Services team is ready to provide
solutions to your everyday academic needs. From
registration to bursar to financial aid to academic
advising, our one-stop shop is here to serve you.
VISA AND TRAVEL INFORMATION
All LIU Global students must have a valid passport.
Be sure that your expiration date meets the criteria of
the countries you plan to visit. All students are also
responsible for obtaining visa information for each
country they plan to visit during their term(s) with
LIU Global. Visa requirements and international travel
restrictions vary widely depending on ones citizenship.
HEALTH INSURANCE
Health insurance is mandatory for all LIU Global
students. Working with outside providers, LIU Global
hasdeveloped a cost-effective Student Health Insurance
Plan that provides our students and families with robust
medical coverage at school, back home and while
traveling or studying abroad.
CAREER SERVICES

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LIU Global students have access to the full range

of student services available at LIU. From one-onone career counseling and assistance with rsum
and cover letter development, to skills assessments,
mock interviews, networking nights, career fairs and
internship/job referral services, the Office of Career
Services can help you explore career options and
conduct an effective job search.

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