This field school course is designed using an experiential model to integrate leadership and global volunteerism within a blended learning experience. Through face-to-face seminars, discussions and reflective activities, combined with an intensive team volunteer experience abroad - in collaboration with a partner non-government organization (NGO) - students have the opportunity of developing global competencies and leadership skills needed to address global challenges in an ever-changing world. Through guided reflection students gain: a global cultural awareness and sensitivity; experiential learning and leadership competencies; a stronger understanding of NGO operations; and potential careers in international development. Prerequisite: Students must have completed a minimum of 30 credits and have a minimum 2.33 Cumulative GPA at the time of application to the course. International students must have met TRU language proficiency requirements for their program of study at the time of application.
This field school course is designed using an experiential model to integrate leadership and global volunteerism within a blended learning experience. Through face-to-face seminars, discussions and reflective activities, combined with an intensive team volunteer experience abroad - in collaboration with a partner non-government organization (NGO) - students have the opportunity of developing global competencies and leadership skills needed to address global challenges in an ever-changing world. Through guided reflection students gain: a global cultural awareness and sensitivity; experiential learning and leadership competencies; a stronger understanding of NGO operations; and potential careers in international development. Prerequisite: Students must have completed a minimum of 30 credits and have a minimum 2.33 Cumulative GPA at the time of application to the course. International students must have met TRU language proficiency requirements for their program of study at the time of application.
