Completing the Global Learning pathway will help you explore the significance of your study abroad experience through ideas of multiculturalism, diversity, cultural awareness, and globalization. The Global Learning pathway emphasizes the personal, educational, and professional development that occurs from learning in/about another culture. It also pushes you to apply your learning toward interacting and solving problems in the real world. To receive Leadership Distinction in Global Learning, you must complete the appropriate pathway requirements for the degree level you are pursuing.
The first step towards pursuing Graduation with Leadership Distinction in Global Learning is to complete the GLD Orientation.
Extensive Beyond the Classroom Experience
One of the following:
12 weeks of study abroad
OR
8 weeks of faculty-led study abroad
OR
6 weeks of faculty-led study abroad and a minimum of 60 hours of focused local international experiences.
Focused local international experiences require a Study Abroad Exceptions Form [pdf]. These experiences include, but are not limited to: Buddies Beyond Borders, Conversation Partners, Global Navigator Mentors, Lutheran Family Services, Carolina Survivors’ Clinic, Students Helping Honduras, Engineers Beyond Borders, Sustainable Carolina, International Student Association, Alternative Breaks, and Faculty overseen community engagements.
You may participate in multiple study abroad experiences in order to reach the total time requirements listed above. International students meet the core experience requirement by virtue of study at the University of South Carolina.
The Education Abroad Office can help connect you to study abroad experiences that fit within your academic and personal interests.
Enhancement Experiences
You must participate in three (3) enhancement experiences. An enhancement experience is a beyond the classroom engagement that increases your understanding of topics or issues related to your pathway. Enhancement experiences can be one-time or ongoing events that require passive attendance or active participation and discussion. These experiences may take place on or off campus. Examples include, but are not limited to: workshops, lectures, conferences/presentations, official meetings, job shadowing, and out-of-class events/trips. Enhancement experiences may not be double counted toward the fulfillment of the publication/presentation requirement. Use the My USC Experience Database to find enhancement experiences.
Coursework
You must complete six (6) credit hours with a B or better from the approved course list for the Global Learning pathway. You may not double count your coursework toward fulfilling the core experience requirement. If you have not taken courses from the approved list, you may list and describe up to two courses (6 credit hours) that were particularly meaningful for your pathway. You should have earned a B or better for these courses.
Public Presentation
You must complete a public publication or presentation related to a meaningful beyond the classroom experience. Publications and presentations must be of a professional nature. You are strongly encouraged to present your work at Discover USC. If you wish to fulfill this requirement in a way other than presenting at Discovery USC, you can find the information about Alternative Presentations on the Presentation page.
Your presentation must meet certain expectations [pdf] such as focusing on your experience within the Community Service pathway and explaining what you have done, what you have learned from your experiences (including coursework) and how you will use this learning in the future.
ePortfolio
You must complete a GLD ePortfolio demonstrating the significance of your within-and-beyond the classroom experiences. The two ways of completing the ePortfolio are taking a course that supports the creation of the GLD ePortfolio (such as Univ 401 for GLD) or by attending an ePortfolio workshop and then working with a GLD advisor.
Extensive Beyond the Classroom Experience
You must complete a minimum of 4 weeks in a global learning experience. Some domestic experiences can count as long as it occurs in a distinct culture. At least 9 days must be spent outside of the United States. International students meet the core experience requirement by virtue of study at the University of South Carolina.
Enhancement Experiences
You must participate in two (2) enhancement experiences. An enhancement experience is a beyond the classroom engagement that increases your understanding of topics or issues related to your pathway. Enhancement experiences can be one-time or ongoing events that require passive attendance or active participation and discussion. These experiences may take place on or off campus. Examples include, but are not limited to: workshops, lectures, conferences/presentations, official meetings, job shadowing, and out-of-class events/trips. Enhancement experiences may not be double counted toward the fulfillment of the publication/presentation requirement. Use the My USC Experience Database to find enhancement experiences.
Coursework
You must complete three (3) credit hours with a B or better from the approved course list for the Global Learning pathway. You may not double count your coursework toward fulfilling the core experience requirement. If you have not taken courses from the approved list, you may list and describe a course (3 credit hours) that was particularly meaningful for your pathway. You should have earned a B or better in this course.
Public Presentation
You must complete a public publication or presentation related to a meaningful beyond the classroom experience. Publications and presentations must be of a professional nature. You are strongly encouraged to present your work at Discover USC. If you wish to fulfill this requirement in a way other than presenting at Discovery USC, you can find the information about Alternative Presentations on the Presentation page.
Your presentation must meet certain expectations [pdf] such as focusing on your experience within the Community Service pathway and explaining what you have done, what you have learned from your experiences (including coursework) and how you will use this learning in the future.
ePortfolio
You must complete a GLD ePortfolio demonstrating the significance of your within-and-beyond the classroom experiences. The two ways of completing the ePortfolio are taking a course that supports the creation of the GLD ePortfolio (such as Univ 401 for GLD) or by attending an ePortfolio workshop and then working with a GLD advisor.
Extensive Beyond the Classroom Experience
You must complete at least 18 weeks, in study abroad experience. You may combine multiple study abroad experiences to meet the minimum 18 week requirement. International students meet the core experience requirement by virtue of study at the University of South Carolina.
The Office of Study Abroad can help connect you to study abroad experiences that fit within your academic and personal interests.
Enhancement Experiences
You must participate in four (4) enhancement experiences. An enhancement experience is a beyond the classroom engagement that increases your understanding of topics or issues related to your pathway. Enhancement experiences can be one-time or ongoing events that require passive attendance or active participation and discussion. These experiences may take place on or off campus. Examples include, but are not limited to: workshops, lectures, conferences/presentations, official meetings, job shadowing, and out-of-class events/trips.. Enhancement experiences may not be double counted toward the fulfillment of the publication/presentation requirement. Use the My USC Experience Database to find enhancement experiences.
Coursework
You must complete nine (9) credit hours with a B or better from the approved course list for the Global Learning pathway. You may not double count your coursework toward fulfilling the core experience requirement. If you have not taken courses from the approved list, you may list and describe up to three courses (9 credit hours) that were particularly meaningful for your pathway. You should have earned a B or better for these courses.
Public Presentation
You must complete a public publication or presentation related to a meaningful beyond the classroom experience. Publications and presentations must be of a professional nature. You are strongly encouraged to present your work at Discover USC. If you wish to fulfill this requirement in a way other than presenting at Discovery USC, you can find the information about Alternative Presentations on the Presentation page.
Your presentation must meet certain expectations [pdf] such as focusing on your experience within the Community Service pathway and explaining what you have done, what you have learned from your experiences (including coursework) and how you will use this learning in the future.
ePortfolio
You must complete a GLD ePortfolio demonstrating the significance of your within-and-beyond the classroom experiences. The two ways of completing the ePortfolio are taking a course that supports the creation of the GLD ePortfolio (such as Univ 401 for GLD) or by attending an ePortfolio workshop and then working with a GLD advisor.