Global Corner

The Global Corner Cohort aims to connect international and domestic first year Muhlenberg students together as roommates in a shared area of a first year dorm. Selected roommates (from both the United States and overseas) will meet as part of the OISS International Pre-Orientation program in order to build a foundation for this program and to get to know one another. During the semester, students will meet regularly as a group cohort for events, dinner, discussion and other fun activities! Additionally, students take their PPD Foundations course as a cohort with a focus on Global and cross-cultural understanding. 

Our hope is that all involved will learn to navigate the roommate relationship, learn more about themselves, and build cross-cultural understanding right here at Muhlenberg College.

Muhlenberg College
Global Corner Pre-Orientation Participation Agreement
Fall 2023

We are excited to have you join Muhlenberg College and to participate in our Global Corner Pre-Orientation program to help establish the foundation to your academic success. In an effort to sustain a learning environment that is safe and welcoming for all students, Muhlenberg College Pre-Orientation staff asks all students to acknowledge and agree to the following guidelines.

Expectations:

Our goal is to sustain a living learning environment that is safe and welcoming for all involved. To that end, we want to be sure that you are fully committed to this program and agree to the following program expectations in all aspects of your involvement in Global Corner:

·         Show respect for everyone and act courteous at all times.

·         As part of Global Corner, be punctual and ready to participate in program activities.

·         Bring your passion and your energy for engagement and learning.

·         Be friendly and open to new experiences.

·         Listen actively.

·         Aim for understanding and connection in your interactions.

·         In striving for cross-cultural understanding, there’s bound to be misunderstanding at times. If you can, please acknowledge verbally and politely any that might occur as we learn and grow together and from each other.

·         If you are unsure of anything, ask.

·         Refrain from anything that might make others uncomfortable: Use your judgment before you act and speak in a way that might cause hurt.

·         Don’t single anybody out in front of others. Address any issues individually with Global Corner program staff (OISS or Housing & Residence Life).

·         Share your concerns with Global Corner Staff (OISS or Housing & Residence Life).

·         Communicate your thoughts, suggestions, and ideas, but respect the decisions of staff.

·         Use this experience as an opportunity to learn and grow.

·         Follow all Muhlenberg College policies including the Student Code of Conduct: https://www.muhlenberg.edu/media/contentassets/pdf/about/deanst/studentguide/socialcode.pdf

·         Be committed to the tenants of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging as outlined in Muhlenberg’s DEIB statement: https://www.muhlenberg.edu/deib-statement/

·         General University Photo Release Waiver - I give Muhlenberg College permission to record my image and/or voice and grant Muhlenberg College all rights to use these recordings and/or photographs in any medium for educational, promotional, advertising, or other purposes that support the mission of the College.  *If you do not authorize the use of recordings and/or photographs, please contact OISS Staff via email at oiss@muhlenberg.edu or by replying to this email.

Agree to other expectations for this program we may develop as a group as we get to know each other and discover the ways we might best support each other in this unique cohort.