Why should I participate?
Live with students from all over the world; increase your knowledge of the world and learn about other countries and cultures through your suitemates; live in a multi-lingual community and learn/practice speaking different languages; develop rich friendships with people from other countries and gain an appreciation for travel and study abroad.
As a community member, you will enjoy special opportunities that are only available to a small group of students:
- Enhanced faculty support and interactions
- Opportunities for guided self-reflection and questioning
- Supportive environment to clarify values and goals as they relate to being successful during college
- Higher levels of support and connections to the university and community resources
- Participating in an environment that has demonstrated through evidence-based research to lead to increased chances of success at college and in future endeavors
- ncreased social connections with 23 other community members in the program
You will be a part of a unique living-learning community that bridges academic and student life where you will be challenged to examine your current world view as compared to others.
What is the Global Village?
This is a living-learning community for upperclass students that combines coursework with real-world experiences and life choices. Students will explore cultural differences and similarities in a fun and social setting. The classroom extends beyond the weekly meetings where students will attend field trips, social activities, group dinners, and engage in group discussions.
How do I apply for admission?
All Living-Learning Community students must first complete an on-line Housing application. Once complete, students must apply for admission by submitting 1) an essay outlining their interests in this living and learning community, and 2) a resume noting past involvement or employment. Faculty review admission materials and make determinations based on information provided. The process is competitive so students are encouraged place appropriate time and effort in submitting materials. For more information, please see our admissions information on our website.
Who can participate?
Students in their second year or above may participate in the GVC community located in Yale Courts.
How many students are admitted to live there?
Yale Courts: up to 32 upperclass students
What is the fee to participate?
A $50.00 participation fee is assessed to your student account to supplement program activities, field trips, and general program expenses.
Where do I live?
Upperclass students live in Yale Courts, a unique suite style apartment that creates an intimate yet vibrant community feel.
We create roommate/suitemate pairs to allow American and international students to live together to enhance the cultural experience
Melissa Wintrow
Melissa
earned her BA in English from Miami University and her M.Ed. in Higher Education from the University of Georgia. Her experience in the past 20 years has ranged from residence life, academic advising, directing a women's center, and adjunct instruction (gender studies for the past 6 years). Her current work focuses on the development of living-learning communities, student learning outcomes and programmatic assessment, and connecting the missions of student and academic affairs. Former institutions include Eastern Michigan University, Michigan State University, and Portland State University.
Ola todos, my name is Nevil and I'm a 22 year old transfer student from Los Angeles, CA. Dōzō Yoroshiku. Being born and raised in a richly diverse city such as LA, I have that drive of wanting to learn more of the world around me and beyond my borders. Tại sao không? Pursuing my bachelors in Physics, I love learning how the universe works but I also like learning about what goes here on our own macro-verse. Tout ça est très intéressant. I took the opportunity to become the PA of Global Village in order to diversify myself in the shared interests of both international & local students and how to live in harmony. Mitä muuta ...? I hope on learning more of what the world has to offer through you all in the community.
Course Credit (SSPA 197) – 1 credit
Students accepted into the program are required to enroll in academic credit and participate in community activities: instructor will issue a course permission number for SSPA 197. Living and learning in this community is contingent upon registration in the credit.
Participation Agreement
It is an honor to be selected as a member of one of these communities, and with that honor comes individual responsibility. Students are expected to participate in a constructive manner, supporting the academic environment and success of all its members. (full Participation Agreement).
