Category Archives: School of Language, Cultures, and World Affairs

Apply for the Global Ambassadors Program by March 15th!

by Reese Michaelson

Are you interested in global careers? Do you want to work for international organizations? Thinking about becoming a diplomat and joining the Foreign Service? Are NGO or think-tank careers on your mind? Consider applying to the Global Ambassadors Program!

The Opportunity: The Global Ambassadors Program is a professional development program designed for students interested in careers with internationally oriented organizations, including civil service and Foreign Service. This program creates opportunities for interactions between students and foreign service officers, civil servants, diplomats, and distinguished professionals in internationally oriented organizations working on global challenges.

Details: This is a two semester-long program that counts for three credit hours: one in the fall, and two in the spring. Meeting times are Tuesdays from 4:30–5:30 p.m. The highlight of the program is a field trip to Washington DC during the spring break for visits to embassies, think tanks, and NGOs.

Great Fit For: Any and all majors with interest in global careers! You must have completed two semesters and have a 3.25+ GPA to apply.

Benefits: Learn about foreign service and diplomatic work, attend lectures and events organized by the Mroz Institute, seminars, and small-group discussions with guest speakers, go on a fully funded spring break trip to Washington DC, and experience close interactions with guest speakers, diplomats, and international leaders.

To Apply: Click this link for the application requirements, or scan the QR code on the provided flyer. The application deadline is Saturday, March 15th.

Click here for more information about the program.

Spring 2025 Honors Course With a Spring Break Trip to Costa Rica!

by Reese Michaelson

How do we make sense of who we are? What do we want from the close relationships in our lives? These are the questions explored in HONS225-01: Constructive Selves and Building Relationships, an Honors colloquium course offered in Spring 2025 that includes a Spring Break trip to Costa Rica!

The Course: This course explores the intersection of culture and interpersonal relationships to understand how this interplay constructs our individual and relational identities. We will examine taken-for-granted assumptions about the study of relationships and relationship forms as well as important theories and trends through the use of arts-based research and creative case studies.

The Trip: Embark on an enriching journey in Costa Rica, designed to offer a unique blend of cross-cultural exploration and hands-on learning experiences. This immersive experience provides students with the opportunity to delve into the heart of Costa Rican culture.

Trip Details: Activities will include visiting a small, sustainable chocolate farm, walking in the rainforest, hiking to waterfalls, rafting down rivers, snorkeling, and ziplining. You must enroll in this course or COMM 336, an express I non-Honors course, to attend. The trip stretches from February 28th to March 9th, 2025.

To Apply: Use this link to apply for the trip. Act fast, the deadline is October 15th!

If you have any questions about the course or spring break trip, contact Professor Jenna Abetz at abetzjs@cofc.edu.

European Union Study Abroad

by Reese Michaelson

Interested in travelling abroad over spring break and becoming an expert on the European Union? INTL 390: European Union Studies is being offered next semester with the opportunity to travel to Brussels (and other European spots)!

The Course: Develop a deep understanding and become an expert on the European Union, one of the most interesting political, social and economic endeavors of our time, and one of the largest trading partners of the United States and South Carolina. You will travel to the heart of the European Union, Brussels, Belgium, and visit the headquarters of its executive and legislative institutions, meet with staff members and try to have high level meetings with officials of these or related institutions, take a one day trip to the magical medieval city of Bruges, home of the College of Europe, and another day trip to The Hague (Netherlands), home of the Peace Palace and the European Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation.

Details:

  • Scholarships of $500 available through Center for International Education at this link.
  • Course does not impact tuition rate if enrolled full-time in (12-16 credits)
  • Scholarships of $1000 available through LCWA—apply for Samuel Freeman Trust Scholarship at this link.

To Apply: Click this link to find the application.

For more information, click the application link, see the attached flyer, or email Program Director Aimee Arias at ariasak@cofc.edu.

Join the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Program for a Film Screening and Q&A

by Reese Michaelson

Join the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Program, along with the Department of History, Film Studies, and the Honors College, for an exclusive film screening and Q&A with Seth Fein.

When & Where: The screening and Q&A will be…

  • On Wednesday, March 27th, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
  • In the Septima Clark Auditorium (Education Center room 118)

About the Film: Between Neighborhoods (85′, 2018, 2024) works between original and archival footage to contemplate in split-screen the present and past of imperialism and immigration –– the competition between corporate and social globalizations –– that have orbited Robert Moses’s Unisphere in Queens since the mammoth armillary sphere, the largest rendering of the world in the world, went up for the 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair.

About the Filmmaker: Seth Fein is a historian and filmmaker who lives and works in Jackson Heights, Queens, NYC, where he founded and operates Seven Local Film, where you can sample Between Neighborhoods and his other work.

No registration necessary. For more information, see the provided flyer.

U.S. Congress – Republic of Korea National Assembly Exchange Program

by plasmatinc

The U.S. Congress – Republic of Korea National Assembly Exchange Program is a joint exchange program combines professional meetings, briefings from government officials and private sector specialists, peer interaction, and cultural activities.

The Experience: Delegations of students from Korea and the U.S. will spend time together in Washington, DC. Afterwards, the Americans will depart for Korea, while the Koreans will remain in the U.S. to explore another U.S. city. At the end of the program, the Korean delegation will return to Korea to reunite with their American counterparts together in Seoul.

The Purpose: to broaden the perspectives of Korean and American young people on: the legislative process, the history of U.S. – Korean relations, and current economic, political, and security aspects of the bilateral relationship.

How to Apply: Online application (personal statement + LOR + resume + active passport) by Friday, April 12 at 11:59pm EST.

The Mroz Global Leadership Institute Summit Starts on Thursday, February 22nd!

by Reese Michaelson

The Mroz Institute Summit on “Conflict, Cooperation, and Diplomacy: Perspectives on the Middle East, Latin America, China, and Russia” will take place at the College of Charleston on February 22nd and 23rd, 2024!

The Summit: This event brings a tremendous group of distinguished academics and practitioners working on conflict resolution and cooperation in various regions around the world to campus.

When & Where: The summit will be…

  • On Thursday, February 22nd, starting at 4:00 p.m., and Friday, February 23rd, starting at 7:45 a.m.
  • In RITA room 101

To Attend: Click here to register for the summit with the option to attend in person or virtually.

For more information about the summit schedule and its speakers, check out the provided flyer or click the registration link.

This spring, study abroad in Cuba or Mexico City

by plasmatinc

Honors students, there are two opportunities to study abroad next spring with the Latin American and Caribbean Studies program.

CofC in Havana, Cuba (Semester-long program, Spring 2024)

The island of Cuba blends Caribbean, African, and European cultures, creating a diverse and inspiring environment for students to study during the Spring semester. Learn more about the program.

  • Take courses with LACS, POLI, and SPAN credit
  • Further your Spanish language skills with a course taught in Spanish
  • Live with a Cuban family and take weekend excursions to explore the island

CofC Spring Break in Mexico: Past and Present (Spring Break 2024)

Take HIST 261: Mexico Past and Present for a unique opportunity to become fully immersed in Mexican history and culture. Learn more about the program.

  • A semester-long course with accompanying spring break trip to Mexico City
  • Explore museums, archeological sites, and experience firsthand the country’s rich culture
  • Counts towards GenEd humanities, history major/minor, and some other interdisciplinary programs

Contact Dr. Christina Garcia (garciacm@cofc.edu) with questions about either program.

Peace Corps Internship Program – Spring 2024

by plasmatinc

The Peace Corps Internship Program brings student trainees to Peace Corps headquarters in Washington DC for a semester-long internship.

The Opportunity: Support the Peace Corps’ worldwide operations by working directly within a program office that aligns with your background. Offices include:

  • Business and Industry
  • Communication, Policy Review and Development
  • Financial Management, Accounting and Budget
  • Human Resource

Great Fit For: Anyone considering the post-grad Peace Corps route and looking to get their foot in the door; also a great fit for COMM; FINC; ACCT; BADM

How to Apply: Online application by August 1