Category 3: Global or Intercultural Engagement and Training
We recognize the value of engagement and training as a means of gaining global and intercultural competence leading to the success of global-ready graduates. Students can choose from a range of engagement and training opportunities at Western that have an emphasis on global and intercultural learning:
Some past examples:
- Anti-Oppressive Practice Workshop (10 points) offered by Student Experience.
- Gender Norms and Sexual Violence Face-to-Face Workshop (10 points) offered by Western International. Please note this is not the online module, the online module is eligible for 5 points only.
- Critical and Ethical Global Engagement Face-to-Face Workshop (10 points) offered by Western International. Please note this is not the online module, the online module is eligible for 5 points only.
- Western Post-Experience Workshop (10 points) offered by Western International for students who have participated in International Learning Programs abroad.
- Attend five International Week events and submit a reflection (10 points).
- Exploring Culture and Intercultural Competence Virtual Workshop (10 points) offered by Western International.
Other intercultural engagement and training that are not listed may be considered for this category requirement. Students who would like to claim other intercultural engagement or training that is not listed above must provide additional documentation and submit a claims form for approval.
Note:
- The mandatory Gender-Based Sexual Violence modules online or in-person training is NOT eligible for points towards the Global Honour.
- The International Pre-Departure and Post-Experience modules are NOT eligible for GIEH points.
Students may claim a maximum of 50 points from Category 3
Contact goabroad@uwo.ca for more information.
Please fill out a claims form.
