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All aboard! 51Âþ»­ Global launches the latest range of international experiences for students

How would you like to experience new cultures, exchange ideas with people from around the world, study a new language or get to grips with pressing environmental issues through the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

Applications are now open for 51Âþ»­ Leicester (51Âþ»­) students to participate in this wide range of international opportunities through the award-winning 51Âþ»­ Global team.

51Âþ»­ Global is able to offer these exciting learning experiences for free or at a low cost, with hundreds of places available to ensure that as many students as possible can participate.

You can sign up to the to be first to hear about opportunities throughout the year.

51Âþ»­ Global’s newest offering - - gives students the chance to develop a range of skills through collaborating and working with peers in an international setting, without the need to travel. These online opportunities offer the chance to learn about a range of global and local issues.

Third-year Psychology with Criminology student Haleema Riaz, who participated in last year’s online Global Citizenship Programme, said: “It was an extraordinary experience to learn from and work in teams with students from other universities. The most enjoyable part for me was thinking outside of box and using my presentation skills”.

The latest opportunities on offer include:

This Business Challenge is an immersive online session for up to 30 students who will work with an organisation to tackle a real-life challenge. Digitally immerse yourself in an organisation and learn how to tackle and address a real-life organisational challenge.

Application deadline: Monday 11 October 2021, 9am

The purpose of the course is to engage students in the conversation about the global refugee crisis. A number of speakers from 51Âþ»­, as well as those from external organisations will contribute to this learning activity.

Application deadline: Monday 11 October 2021, 9am

Take part in a 12 to 16 week virtual internship where you’ll be connected with real life projects supporting communities in the Fijian islands. Students will receive mentoring and support as part of the internship, and will learn about Fijian culture and the UN SDGs as part of their placements. 51Âþ»­ Global is offering 20 fully funded places (at a value of £350).

Application deadline: Monday 25 October 2021, 9am

In addition, to these online experiences, 51Âþ»­ students can once again take part in a range of campus-based international experiences that will take place in term one. This year there is the chance to including French, German, Spanish, Arabic and Japanese over either 10-week period or an intensive week. Students can also choose to at all levels through 51Âþ»­’s Confucius Institute, based in the Vijay Patel building.

For those students who have dreams of travelling the world after graduating, there is the chance to gain a which will give you the skills and knowledge to teach English abroad. Both online and hybrid courses are available for 51Âþ»­ students to apply for by the deadline of Monday 25 October at 9am.  

If you have any questions about the international experiences offered by 51Âþ»­ Global, get in touch by emailing dmuglobal@dmu.ac.uk. 

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