The rapid expansion of internationalization efforts in higher education worldwide has led to more students going abroad on practicum, volunteer and internship placements in development organizations or with community groups around the world. While a noble cause, many universities are ramping up their efforts, often at the expense of developing critically engaged students, but more significantly, at the expense of their host communities.
Meet Andrea Burke! A graduate of Western’s BA in International Relations program, Andrea travelled with the
“I think Western Heads East is such a strong initiative. Going to Mwanza only made me more sure that what the program works toward is sustainable and collaborative, as well as a bottom-up approach which promotes responsibility for all parties involved."
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