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Travel and Field Experience

Students are encouraged to meet Global Education requirements through study abroad programs or other international experiences. Study abroad or travel classes with a “G” designation may be used to meet the “G” graduation requirement, and some sections of GL 320 include field experiences. Opportunities range from short spring break trips to semester-long residential courses

Students who are interested in travel opportunities should speak with the Study Abroad Advisor.

Short-term Travel & Courses

These courses are offered during regular fall & spring terms as TR 130 or TR 330. Students enroll in the courses during regular semester registration and participate in the trip as scheduled during either winter break, spring break or at the end of the term (travel dates vary by trip, course and destination). For most trips, the enrollment for travel is managed by EF tours allowing students to register early and select their preferred method of payment and payment plan.

REAL HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE

“My time in Colombia gave me insight into a vivid, thriving culture that I still hold dear to my heart. I became a Colombian while I was down there and continue to feel a deep sense of admiration for that magical place.” – Carly P.

Students pressing sugar cane in the Monteverde cloud forest region of Costa Rica.

Global Seminar

GL320

GL320 serves as the capstone to the global strand of General Education. With reference to Wilmington College’s mission, vision, core values, and queries, students will continue to increase their understanding of the perspectives of other cultures, global issues, and the interconnectedness of the world through in-depth exploration of one to three specific contemporary global topics in the context of a broader global issue. Students will also reflect on their future roles as engaged members of a global community. Topics will vary.

GL320 Course Description:

This “Big Ideas” course is offered each semester and taken by students of JR or SR standing (transfers will be required to take it during their first term at WC). This course can take the form of a “great book/s” model, or focus on any global and universal questions faced by and unifying the human condition. With reference to Wilmington College’s mission, vision, core values, and queries, students will continue to increase their understanding of the perspectives of other cultures, global issues, and the interconnectedness of the world through in-depth exploration of global topics. Students will also reflect on their future roles as engaged members of a global community. Topics will vary.