Posts by mmccarthy27 | Today at Elon | 51±¬ÁÏÍø /u/news Fri, 01 May 2026 20:00:36 -0400 en-US hourly 1 Citizen Diplomacy /u/news/2017/10/26/citizen-diplomacy/ Thu, 26 Oct 2017 14:00:00 +0000 /u/news/2017/10/26/citizen-diplomacy/ Citizen diplomacy is an idea where students, scholars, artists, and professionals can engage with others while abroad to promote mutual understanding and help advance U.S. foreign relations one conversation at a time. Learn some new skills to help you be an effective cultural ambassador during your time overseas.

Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017

4:15 to 5:15 p.m.

Global D 110

]]> Where in the World is Religion? Strategies for Encountering Religious Diversity from Australia to Zimbabwe /u/news/2017/10/26/where-in-the-world-is-religion-strategies-for-encountering-religious-diversity-from-australia-to-zimbabwe/ Thu, 26 Oct 2017 13:50:00 +0000 /u/news/2017/10/26/where-in-the-world-is-religion-strategies-for-encountering-religious-diversity-from-australia-to-zimbabwe/ You’re walking down a city street on your study abroad course and you pass a temple; the sounds and smells coming out are intriguing, but you can’t decide whether to go in because you don’t know how to conduct yourself.

A Muslim woman in a headscarf strikes up a conversation with you and invites you home to tea, but you hesitate to accept because you don’t know much about her religion and don’t want to offend anybody.

Our inhibitions about other peoples’ religious practices or our commitments to our own constrain us from fully embracing the model of global citizenship. In this session, Hal Vincent (Communications), Evan Gatti (Art History), Amy Allocco (Religious Studies), and Brian Pennington (Religious Studies) and Joel Harter (Truitt Center) will greet you over catered snacks and offer a brief informal presentation followed by a chance to answer questions relevant to your specific program and location.

Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017

5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Alamance 207

]]> Sustainable Travel /u/news/2017/10/25/sustainable-travel/ Wed, 25 Oct 2017 15:15:00 +0000 /u/news/2017/10/25/sustainable-travel/ Reduce your carbon footprint when you learn about what you can do before, during, and after your trip to contribute to sustainability wherever you go. You will have the opportunity to calculate carbon emissions for your trip and actions you can take to lower your carbon impact in other ways.

Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017

4:15 to 5:15 p.m.

Belk Pavillion 208

]]> Think Forward: Applying study abroad to your professional development /u/news/2017/10/25/think-forward-applying-study-abroad-to-your-professional-development/ Wed, 25 Oct 2017 15:10:00 +0000 /u/news/2017/10/25/think-forward-applying-study-abroad-to-your-professional-development/ Join the SPDC to learn how you can use your time abroad to develop global, professional skills that will help you land that killer internship, job, or spot in a graduate program.

Wednesday, Nov. 1

5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Global Commons 301

]]> Strategies for Success: Returned student panel /u/news/2017/10/25/strategies-for-success-returned-student-panel/ Wed, 25 Oct 2017 15:10:00 +0000 /u/news/2017/10/25/strategies-for-success-returned-student-panel/ Engage returned students about their experiences and receive tips for making your program the best it can be.

Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017

5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Global Commons 301

]]> The Skin I’m In: Perspectives on Race & Ethnicity Abroad  /u/news/2017/10/24/the-skin-im-in-perspectives-on-race-ethnicity-abroad/ Tue, 24 Oct 2017 21:00:00 +0000 /u/news/2017/10/24/the-skin-im-in-perspectives-on-race-ethnicity-abroad/ What does it mean to be a student of color who studies abroad? How might race & ethnicity intersect with other identities in a different cultural context? Study abroad returnees and faculty/staff of color will share their insights on traveling overseas and discuss resources available to students.

Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017

6 to 7 p.m.

CREDE, Moseley 221

]]> Global OUTreach:  LGBTQIA Topics While Studying Away/Abroad /u/news/2017/10/24/global-outreach-lgbtqia-topics-while-studying-away-abroad/ Tue, 24 Oct 2017 20:50:00 +0000 /u/news/2017/10/24/global-outreach-lgbtqia-topics-while-studying-away-abroad/ Have questions about identifying as LGBTQIA while studying away/abroad? Concerned about housing options, safety concerns, global political climate, and navigating an unknown environment? Join us for this Global OUTreach session hosted jointly by the Gender & LGBTQIA Center and Global Education Center. We’ll cover these topics & want to hear any questions you have. We’ll also have 2 juniors/seniors who can share their experiences about being LGBTQIA and what they considered while studying away/abroad.

Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017

6 to 7 p.m.

Global Commons 301

 

]]> Planning for Post-Grad: International Scholarships and Fellowships  /u/news/2017/10/24/planning-for-post-grad-international-scholarships-and-fellowships/ Tue, 24 Oct 2017 20:00:00 +0000 /u/news/2017/10/24/planning-for-post-grad-international-scholarships-and-fellowships/ This session will be directed towards students interested in applying for Fulbright U.S. Student Grants to conduct research, complete graduate coursework, or teach English abroad. Learn more about the . 

Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017

4:15 to 5 p.m.

Lindner 208

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