Global Activities Requirement Details

Each student seeking this certificate shall demonstrate interest in global citizenship through active participation and leadership in at least four (4) co-curricular and other school-sponsored or endorsed activities in grades 9-12. These may include participating in:

• Internationally themed programs/competitions for high school students (e.g., Model UN or DECA International competitions)

• International programs offered by colleges/universities (e.g., World Language Day, World Affairs Seminar, World Cinema Day, or language/region-specific programs)

• Lectures on international topics and/or speakers in the community or at a college/university (Great Decisions series at the Public Library)

• International exchange program as exchange student and/or host

• Travel abroad program/educational tour

• Regular, direct engagement with individuals from other countries/cultures (e.g., pen pals, Skype)

• Language and other internationally focused clubs, honor societies

• Language immersion programs (e.g., Concordia Language Villages)

• Organizing and running internationally themed events (e.g., International Fairs, Language Days)

• Activities comparable to those listed above in collaboration with other individuals or organizations within the student’s school and/or from other schools.