听is announcing the launch of听, new course programming with a global focus and听international travel component.听The Boulder-based classes听provide a new way for students to earn credit abroad and offer faculty the opportunity to connect with students through experiential learning in an international context.
As Education Abroad continues to offer traditional programming to students, it also seeks new ways to meet the needs of a diverse student body. Global Intensives allow students who are otherwise limited by finances, work commitments听or family obligations to have an international academic experience. It also serves as a way for students to get their feet wet and hopefully consider a longer experience abroad in the future.
Although short in travel length, Global Intensives take advantage of the full semester of learning to introduce students to a new culture, visit the country of interest and debrief and understand the course material and the host country post-travel. These programs also leverage the benefits of a small-group experience that allows students and faculty to build strong connections.