About the GLOBE ProgramThe Global Learning Options for a Broader Education (GLOBE) Program at CSULB is an academic program for students who are interested in international issues and who wish to have at least one study abroad experience during their undergraduate career at CSULB. Now in its eighth year, this small learning community enrolls approximately fifty new students each fall and offers an integrated curriculum of foundation and content area courses focused on global themes. Students are recruited at SOAR each summer based on interest. For the last four years, the community has expanded to include degree-seeking international students. All students receive paired courses for the first year, academic advising througout their undergraduate careers, assistance in selecting a major (and minor or certificate), and study abroad advising. Curriculum
The curriculum includes written communication, oral communication, critical thinking, literature, the arts, and social sciences. This course of study will complement any major and career objective (e.g., International Studies, Journalism, Film, Theatre Arts, Graphic Design, Ecology and Environmental Biology, Business Economics, Anthropology, Sociology, Recreation and Leisure Studies, Geography, History, English, International Business, Communication Studies, Fashion Merchandising, Hospitality Foodservice and Hotel Management, Health Science, Public Policy, Foreign Languages, Asian Studies, Industrial Design, Interior Architectural Design, Dance, Music). Study/Intern/Volunteer/Work AbroadStudents are assisted with information on financial aid and scholarships to enable them to have at least one study/intern/volunteer/work abroad experience while participating in the program. Students have studied, worked, or volunteered abroad for summer, winter, semester, and one-year programs (or will be leaving for their study abroad experience in fall 2007) in Argentina (1), Australia (6), Bolivia (1), Brazil (6), Cameroon (1), Cambodia (5), Chile (1), China (1), Costa Rica (1), Cuba (1), Ecuador (1), England (16), France (4), Greece (1), Ireland (2), Italy (11), Japan (4), Mexico (3), New Zealand (1), Russia (2), Spain (15), Summer at Sea (1), Sweden (1), and Taiwan (1). Several have participated in multiple programs abroad. GLOBE Students Abroad—In Their Own WordsTo find out what GLOBE students have to say about their study, intern, volunteer, and work experiences abroad (and view some of their photos), click here. Retention and Graduation RatesThe Program has a 90 percent retention rate after the first year and a 74 percent graduation rate after six years. Community ExperienceStudents will have assistance in finding opportunities to have "real world" experiences throughout their university careers with community service learning projects and internships in area businesses, sister city offices, local consulates, and community-based organizations. International Education WeekInternational Education Week, a celebration of international education and multiculturalism throughout the United States, is usually held each year during the month of November. For more information click here. For more information send an e-mail to: Sharon Olson at slolson@csulb.edu. |
Freshman Mandatory Advising Workshops for Fall 2008 ClassesChoose one : Wed., April 16 from 2-4 p.m.OR Fri., April 18 from 2-4 p.m.OR Mon., April 21 from 2-4 p.m.OR Tues., April 22 from 2-4 p.m. OR Thurs., April 24 from 2-4 p.m. Please e-mail Sharon at slolson@csulb.edu to schedule an appointment time. Juniors and SeniorsSpring Job Fair, March 20, 12-4 p.m.University Student Union For information on employers who will be in attendance, click here. Sample Coursework for GLOBE StudentsFirst Semester (13-14 units)
Second Semester (12-15 units)--Spring 2007 courses
Third Semester (15 units)
Junior/Senior Year
Sample Careers
For help in choosing a major that might lead to one of these careers click here. For information on how majors might lead to one of these careers click here. |
