Despite travel and physical distance restrictions implemented during this coronavirus pandemic, opportunities to take part in global learning this summer still abound, and the within at 嘿嘿视频 is here to help.
Remote and virtual learning opportunities were already becoming a more commonplace practice, and more organizations have joined the trend. Consider a virtual internship, remote community-engaged learning experience, or online course to stay globally engaged while improving your skills and employability. Keep reading for tools you can use to find a global summer learning experience that will connect you with communities and organizations all over the world.
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Browse a curated list of virtual global learning experiences that includes internships, volunteer opportunities and other online content related to global learning. Opportunities are often in partnership with a third-party organization which provides, for example, internship placement in the country of your choice, career coach, online language classes, online curriculum, weekly group discussions, project supervision, certificate of completion and/or digital badging. Many opportunities are free, but some organizations do charge a fee for participation. Be sure to check what is included when you are comparing programs.
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Explore online programs and opportunities that further your global learning and connect you with organizations all over the globe. In addition to , you will find free remote global learning modules and trainings. For example, you can search through over 1,200 downloadable lectures and modules through the , and UN鈥檚 and sites).
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Take advantage of your account with the Internship and Career Center to find a remote internship that is right for you. Skim the list of remote internships to find a match. Once you find a remote opportunity you are interested in applying for, be sure to check out the Internship and Career Center鈥檚 helpful . Topics include: formatting and tailoring your resume, job searching in uncertain times, transferable skills, informational interviews, artificial intelligence interviews and acing your video interview 鈥 to name a few.
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Sign up for the to stay up-to-date as new global learning opportunities are added regularly throughout the year.
If you need additional support or assistance, do not hesitate to contact a Global Learning Hub program advisor at globallearning@ucdavis.edu.
嘿嘿视频 is expanding existing programs and creating new ones in pursuit of 鈥攁 goal to provide 100% of 嘿嘿视频 students with global learning opportunities that change your lives and our world. Learn more at .
Bineti Vitta and Paula Levitt support global experiential learning programs in the 嘿嘿视频 Global Learning Hub. They are happy to be contacted at bvitta@ucdavis.edu or plevitt@ucdavis.edu to answer any questions.