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Your GlobalExperience8 COUNTRIES. 8 SEMESTERS. COUNTLESS ADVENTURES.


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LIU Global offers the only program in the world that integrates

a series of year-long cultural immersions into a progressive,

four-year Bachelor of Arts degree.

LIU Global offers a BA degree in Global

Studies, a discipline that explores the

world’s interdependent cultural, political,

ecological and economic systems. The

program equips future business, cultural,

government and political leaders with

the tools to analyze challenges, issues

and process that transcend national and

disciplinary boundaries.

Studies will take students on an

unparalleled educational journey that

includes the cities of mainland China and

Europe, as well as the delicate ecology of

the Caribbean and Australia.

The final year of the program begins

with an independently designed research

and internship project in a location nearone of our centers around the world; it

culminates in a semester in New York

where students complete a series of

capstone experiences and a senior thesis.

Over the course of the program, students

build language skills, gain hands-on

experience and acquire an invaluable

cross-cultural education that prepares

them to become agents for change in the

contemporary, global community.

EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION

At LIU Global, we believe in learning

by doing through the integration of

classroom learning, cultural immersion,

community engagement and internships.

And learning is individualized thanks

to the close personal attention offaculty and advisors, who will meet

independently with students to guide

their projects and help develop their

research and writing skills. As students

build their capacities and confidence,

they move from structured classroom

learning and group field trips into

more intense and prolonged activities,

including field study, community service

and internships.

HIGH ACADEMIC STANDARDS

LIU Global’s high academic standards

and the structure of the curriculum

underscore the quality of the education,

delivered in a non-traditional way.

Students will graduate with a major

in Global Studies and a minor in

Entrepreneurship, International

Relations or Arts and Communications.

THE ONLY ONE

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Every semester offers a new

location, and a new experience. LIU

Global students are immersed in an

unparalleled educational experience,

learning new skills while gaining

valuable experience that will preparethem for tomorrow’s global careers.


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C A

D E

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LIU GLOBAL

A Unique Blend of Learning Experiences

LIU Global students will spend the first three years living and learning

around the world — engaging with a variety of cultures and people through

coursework, fieldwork, service learning projects, internships, independent

studies and immersion. This experience will prepare them to conduct

an independently designed research project in a location of their choice,

culminating in a semester in New York where students complete a series of

capstone experiences and a senior thesis.

Combined, the LIU Global curriculum integrates classroom learning with

real-world experience from day one, with an emphasis on developing global

leadership skills through language immersion and the study of economic,

cultural, geographic, environmental and political realities of the world’s

key regions.

SOUGHT-AFTER SKILLS

Real-world experience and the proven ability to communicate and work

effectively with people of diverse backgrounds are key competencies

that organizations and employers seek in new hires, in the context of a

highly competitive global economy. These vital skills rarely appear on

the typical bachelor’s degree transcript, but they are at the core of an LIU

Global education.

MAJOR IN GLOBAL STUDIES, CONCENTRATIONS IN…

• Entrepreneurship. The minor in entrepreneurship introduces students to the

central role that entrepreneurship plays in economic and social development

throughout the world.

• International Relations. Students study factors that shape

international political and economic systems, specifically the

interactions among governments, international and non-governmentalorganizations and corporations.

• World Arts and Cultures. By studying human cultures and experiences

through the visual, literary and performing arts, students will learn to

understand and analyze traditions from around the world.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS SEQUENCE

In all of our academic programs, students are enrolled in courses organized

around classroom lectures and seminars, film viewings, readings, site visits,

hands-on projects, group workshops, group travel, nature experiences and

independent travel. Students might also be able to undertake independentstudy courses that are co-designed with local faculty around students’ interests

and passions.


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LIU GLOBAL’S UNIQUE LEARNING EXPERIENCE IS

BUILT AROUN D:

• Global studies courses that build academic knowledge and

skills across the program’s four years.

• Internships in the senior year where students learn to apply

these global perspectives toward a career in the modern

interconnected world.

• Area studies courses that draw on our decades of engagement

with partners and communities around the world.

• Immersive cultural experiences that include staying with local

families, where students appreciate the food, language and

customs firsthand.

• A senior thesis dedicated to a global issue, the culmination of

the student’s undergraduate work as a student of Global studies.


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Exploring foreign countries and

cultures. Learning about the social,

historical, political and cultural

background of each host nation;

achieving language proficiency and

cross-cultural sensitivity through foreign

immersion; developing first-hand

awareness of cultural perspectives on

government, society, economics, ethics,

religion, customs and the environment— and the worldwide impact of these

crucial issues.

Expert instruction/research. Studying

with instructors who are experts in their

fields and conducting groundbreaking

research with real-world application.

Problem solving. Overcoming

communications obstacles, managing

responsibilities and solving practical

problems in environments where your

efforts make a real difference. Learning

to implement solutions to affect change

and advance a more just, equitable and

sustainable world.

Internships/experience. Building

confidence and experience throughinternships at public service

organizations, independent field work

and volunteer opportunities.

Career connections. Making

connections with prestigious

international organizations and

influencers across the globe; working

in LIU Global’s learning community

through collaborative projects, service

and field trips.

LIU GLOBAL

THE

WORLD IS YOUR CLASSROOMUltimately, our mission is to challenge our students tobecome independent, well-educated, responsible andenergized citizens focused on serving the global community.


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GLOBAL KNOWLEDGE involves an understanding of the

interdependence of social, cultural, environmental and political

systems. Students identify the global repercussions of particular

events and trends that are observable in the local environment,

drawing out the human consequences, ethical implications and

calls for responsibility and action.

CROSS-CULTURAL COMPETENCE becomes second

nature as students learn to respect and understand the range

of factors that shape the beliefs and practices they encounter.

They identify the general patterns that inform a culture — their

own and that of others — as well as the worldview within which

those patterns make sense. Developing the ability to interpret

experience from different perspectives, along with language

proficiency and an appreciation for cultural norms, students

learn to adapt their thought, behavior and speech to match

particular contexts.

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY is instilled

in students along with ethical awareness, including the ability

to express and analyze their core values and those of others,

recognize the ethical dimensions of complex situations and

apply an independent ethical understanding of life with all of

its implications. Through civic knowledge and engagement,

students identify the principles of government, social justice

and sustainability within their own society and that of others

and apply the knowledge they gain to articulate the rights and

responsibilities of global citizens. Such development requires

leadership and teamwork skills that combine independent

initiative, a collaborative spirit and the ability to synthesize andarticulate diverse viewpoints within a group.

INTELLECTUAL AND PRACTICAL SKILLS are

developed organically as students develop proficiency in

writing, oral presentation and digital communication, and learn

to formulate critical and creative thought. From the mastery

of writing skills to the effective use of stylistic techniques to

sensitivity for audience and context, students will be able to

independently produce complex and well-grounded analyses

and apply them in novel situations. This work will help themdevelop aptitude in qualitative research for projects that are

clear in scope and solid in methodology.


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ACADEMIC

CENTERS AROUNDTHE WORLDEach of our academic centers provide unique learning

experiences that are available nowhere else.

FRESHMAN YEAR SOPHOMORE YEAR

The Costa Rica Center hosts all first

year students, introducing them

to experiential education, research

methods, college writing, Central

American and Caribbean studies

and Global studies. In addition to

attending regularly scheduled classes

and seminars as well as intensive

Spanish language classes, students

learn how to plan, evaluate anddocument their fieldwork with the

support and guidance of Costa Rica-

based faculty members.

The first semester of the Europe

program, in the second year, begins

with a two-week module in London

and Berlin, where students explore

the emergence of the political culture

of the modern nation-state, the

basic building block of international

relations and global governance. For

the second module, the program

moves to the program’s home base atthe University of Alcalá, some 30

miles from the Madrid city center

and the setting for studying the forces

that have molded modern Europe.

The second semester of the Europe

program will focus on the

comparative politics of post-World

War II Europe, beginning with a

two-week module in Paris and

Rome, where students gain a deeper

understanding of the constitutional

arrangements that emerged in thepostwar era and the role of the

European Union in the global

governance and economic system.

Students then travel to Florence,

Italy, the birthplace of the European

Renaissance, where students take

courses in documentary filmmaking,

world cinema, Renaissance Art and

conversational Italian. The program’s

final module will take students toSarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and

Herzegovina, and focus on issues of

ethnic and religious conflict.

The first and second-year programs

provide students with academic and

personal qualities that prepare them

for a life of success. In addition

to core academic skills, students

develop assets such as self-reliance,

independence, cultural knowledgeand language skills.


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JUNIOR YEAR SENIOR YEAR

In the third year, students have the

choice between the Australia & Asia

Program or the China Center.

The Australia & Asia Program

orients students to natural,

human and political dynamics of

Australasia. The program explores

the relationship between humans

and their environment and the

challenges by economic development.

Students specifically study sustainable

development, modernization, as well

as the challenges the development

poses on the region’s indigenous

peoples.

The academic program at the China

Center is designed for students to

take full advantage of the Center’s

location on the Yangtze Delta, the

world’s most economically dynamic

region. Housed on the campus

of Zhejiang University, one of the

country’s finest Universities, students

study intensive Chinese language,

modern Chinese history, politics and

culture. Students are introduced

to the realities of China’s rapid

development through field work withbusinesses, government agencies

and NGOs that are driving the

development of one of the world’s

most important countries.

In the fall term of the final year,

students choose one of the LIU

Global Center locations to engage

in a professional internship and an

independent study project, which will

form the basis for their senior thesis

— the subject of which will be the

local manifestation of a global issue.

In the spring semester of the final

year, after rigorous academic and

experiential learning around the

world, students enter into the Senior

Capstone Semester in New York

City, where they complete their

senior thesis project.

The Senior Capstone Semester

facilitates students “re-entry” into

America through the world-class

learning resources available in New

York City.

During this final semester, students

continue to develop an appreciation

for the multi-global environment in

which they live, work and study,

and they learn how to leverage

and embrace globalization as they

prepare to become leaders in their

chosen field.

From the complexities of modern China, to the

history, cultures and bustling cities of Europe, to

the diverse religions of India and Thailand, LIU

Global students learn about social, economic,

environmental, political and cultural issues that haveglobal impact from the perspective of local citizens.

Share the experience of traveling, working and

studying in exotic locations with like-minded LIU

Global classmates and form close mentorships and

life-long bonds with instructors and local residents.

China has been the world’s fastest

growing country for the past 30 years.

The world’s top 500 companies all

do business in China, with many

choosing to headquarter in the

bustling Chinese cities of Hong Kong,

Shanghai and Beijing.

The current rise of China has made

it very clear that people who can

speak Chinese and have firsthand

experience of living in China are

going to have a great advantage in

terms of employment. China serves

as a huge market for multinational

corporations, and employers are well

aware that a real understanding of

China, Chinese culture and Chinese

people is a big plus for those whowant to become the world’s next

generation of leaders.


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GAINING A GLOBAL

PERSPECTIVE

LIU Global students are presented with the

opportunity to learn, live and travel in some of

the most intriguing and culturally rich countries

of the world, including England, India, Thailand,

Morocco, Turkey, Italy, France, Spain, China,

Costa Rica, Bali and Australia.

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The LIU Global Europe

Program provides the

opportunity for students to

explore and experience the great

cities of Europe and the impact that

Europe has had on global history and

politics. Through study in London,

Berlin, Paris and Rome, as well as

extended residence in Madrid and

Florence, students will gain unique

perspectives on Europe’s cultures,

conflicts and political innovations, as

well as the impact these forces have

had on the rest of the world.

The Europe I Program is based at the

Franklin Institute at the University

of Alcalá, located in Alcalá de

Henares, approximately 20 miles

northeast of the city of Madrid. The

University of Alcalá is the second

oldest university in Spain. The city

was the place of important events

in the history and culture of Spain,

such as the birth of Cervantes andkey meetings between Christopher

Columbus and the Spanish monarchs

that commissioned his voyages to

America. The fall curriculum in

Spain combines courses and field

work that will introduce you to the

forces that have produced modern

Europe, and the economic and

political institutions that govern

the European Union. In addition

to required and elective courses,

you will expand your knowledge on

political development through travel

to Paris, Germany and Morocco.

The Europe II Program is based in

Florence, considered the birthplace

of the European Renaissance. The

Florence School of Fine Arts, thepartner institution where LIU

Global is housed, is located in the

heart of the city’s historical center

situated on a quiet street, steps

away from Piazza Santa Croce. This

historic neighborhood, one of the

most beautiful settings in Florence,

breathes the Renaissance atmosphere.

Walk out of the school building and

you are minutes away from the Uffizi

Gallery, Loggia dei Lanzi, the ArnoRiver and the historic Ponte Vecchio.

This advantageous location provides

LIU Global students with a vibrant

and inspirational surrounding to

study art, culture and politics.

EUROPE

LOCATION:

Europe

London, Berlin, Alcalá de Henares,

Madrid, Paris, Florence, Sarajevo

YEAR: SOPHOMORE

ACADEMICS:

Culture, politics and business of

modern Europe.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Study throughout Europe.

• Courses in Florence on

documentary filmmaking, world

cinema, Renaissance Art and

conversational Italian.

• Learn about the economy and

some of the biggest companies

in Europe in relation to their

historical or geographical

advantages.

• Internships at top global

companies.


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The Australia Asia Program is

based in Byron Bay, a small

South Pacific beachside

community located approximately

100 miles south of Brisbane on the

east coast of Australia. Byron Bay is

located on the lands of the Arakwal

people, part of the Bundjalung nation,

and has been a place to meet,

exchange and learn for thousands of

years. Its beautiful beaches give way to

a hinterland of green rolling hills and

rainforests, with the remnant of anancient shield volcano mountain.

From this base in Byron Bay,

courses and field experiences engage

students with the cultural, political

and ecological systems that make

up the Australasian region. In

Australia, students visit Aboriginal

bush camps, national and marine

parks and rainforests. They interact

with indigenous peoples, politicians,

activists and entrepreneurs. They

engage with individuals and

communities that aspire to overcome

the legacies of the past, through

advocacy and enterprise.

The program also includes study

travel to two additional destinations

in Asia. One of these will be the

tropical island of Bali, Indonesia,

predominantly in Ubud and rural

areas in the north of the island. This

unique and culturally rich island will

provide a distinct perspective and

point of comparison for the key global

issues students are learning about.

AUSTRALIA & ASIA

LOCATION:

Byron Bay, Australia with excursions

to additional destinations in Asia

YEAR: JUNIOR

ACADEMICS:

Sustainable development, indigenous

peoples and modernity, regional

political and economic systems.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Extended residence in Byron

Bay, one of Australia’s most

beautiful settings.

• Study Excursions to Aboriginal

bush camps, national and

marine parks and rainforests.

• Field experiences in at least

two additional countries (Bali,

Thailand or Taiwan).

• Minor course work in SocialEntrepreneurship, International

Relations and Arts and

Communications.


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LIU Global’s China Center

immerses Global Studiesstudents in contemporary

China, the world’s emerging

economic and political giant. From

a home base in Hangzhou, a city

that is both one of China’s ancient

imperial capitals and a leading center

of entrepreneurship and business

innovation, students engage in

a yearlong program of intensive

language learning, country-wide

study travel and coursework in

Chinese history, politics and

social change.

Hangzhou is a city famous for both

its classical beauty and its livability.The program’s integrated fieldwork

allows students to engage with both

Hangzhou and nearby Shanghai.

During the course of the program,

students also take extended study

trips to Beijing and to culturally

diverse Yunnan, the western province

adjacent to Vietnam, Laos and

Myanmar.

CHINA

LOCATION:

Hangzhou, China

YEAR: JUNIOR

ACADEMICS:

Chinese history, politics, culture

and language. Courses in Mandarin

Chinese.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Live in Hangzhou, one of China’s

most beautiful and livable cities.

China’s medieval capital, it is

a UNESCO World Heritage Site

that is one-hour from Shanghai.

• Learn about the impact of rapid

economic and social change

in one of the world’s most

important countries.

• Learn Mandarin Chinese

at Zheijiang University with

students from around the world.

• Travel to Beijing and to Yunnan

Province in Western China.


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Students complete their global

education with a CapstoneSemester at the LIU Global’s

World Head Quarters located on

the campus of LIU Brooklyn in New

York City.

As a world cultural center and the

heart of the U.S. economy, New York

offers students numerous educational

and professional opportunities.

Students are also able to take

advantage of disciplinary coursestaught by all of the LIU Colleges,

supplementing their thesis work with

courses in arts and media, business,

social policy, education, health

professions, pharmacy or nursing.

In a senior year field trip, students

travel to Washington, DC to learnabout the interaction of government,

nongovernmental organizations

and lobbying groups at national and

international levels. In New York,

LIU Global courses are linked to field

experiences at cultural, financial and

political organizations. All students

complete a Capstone internship at an

internationally oriented organization.

NEW YORK

LOCATION:

New York City

YEAR: SENIOR

ACADEMICS:

International organizations and global

issues, organization and the world’s

mega cities, senior thesis research.

Specialized course work in arts and

media, entrepreneuship and business,the sciences, etc.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Experiential learning in

New York City, the world’s

capital city.

• Access to key institutions from

United Naitons to Wall Street to

Lincoln Center.

• New York City Internship.

• Week-long field trip to

Washington, DC.


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The BA in Global Studies paired with minors in Social Entrepreneurship,

International Relations, or Arts and Communications is a one-of-a-

kind experiential education designed to prepare students—personally,

intellectually and professionally—for careers as leaders in many areas of the

increasingly interconnected world economy.

FROM

GLOBALEDUCATIONTO GLOBALCAREER

LIU GLOBAL

GLOBAL PROBLEM SOLVERS

Whether you go on to work in governmental diplomacy or policy, for non-

governmental organizations like the Red Cross or Greenpeace, or to negotiate

major deals for multinational corporations and startups, you will become a global

problem solver who can effectively communicate and collaborate with people from

diverse backgrounds and beliefs, and in various contexts.

CAREER OPTIONS

Students begin participating in field work on day one and continue to build real-

world experience through internships at the world’s top international organizations.

LIU Global students typically complete at least four internships and independent

field projects during their LIU Global studies and go on to careers with major

organizations, Fortune 500 companies and global enterprises all over the world.


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LIU Global graduates

have landed coveted

fellowships, internships

and employment at some

of the most respected

corporations and

international organizations,

including:

• Goldman Sachs

• IBM

• National Geographic

• NBC Television

• African Center for Constructive

Resolution of Disputes

• Amnesty International

• The Associated Press

• Centers for Disease Control

and Prevention

• Doctors Without Borders

• Grameen Foundation

• Human Rights Watch

• Metropolitan Museum of Art

• Mother Teresa of Calcutta Center

• Oxfam International

• Peace Corps

• Red Cross International

• Soros Foundation

• UNESCO

• UNICEF

• United Nations

• U.S. Department of Agriculture

• U.S. Department of State

• William J. Clinton Fellowship for

Service in India

• World Bank


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A WORD ABOUT SAFETY AND

HEALTH

The safety of our students is our number

one priority. We keep a close eye on global

politics and regional disruptions and

follow the U.S. State Department travel

warnings, which are constantly updatedon the department’s website. If we believe

there is the potential for danger, we do not

hesitate to shift field trips, move students,

or change programs entirely.

Staff members at each center have

access to the best medical facilities in

the region and are trained and on call

24/7 to respond to emergencies. All LIU

Global students are registered with the

U.S. Embassy in the country in whichthey are residing during the academic

term. During student orientation, the

center director, safety professionals and

other regional administrators educate

students about general health practices,

potential safety risks, how these risks can

be minimized and emergency response

procedures. Each center also maintains

a list of health care professionals who

have provided care for our students in

the past.

PRACTICAL MATTERS

Living and studying abroad presents

a unique set of challenges. Our staff

has many years of experience assisting

students in preparing for the LIU

Global experience. With a little research

and planning, LIU Global studentswill be ready to embark on their

educational journey.

STUDENT SERVICES

LIU Global’s instruction and experiential

learning prepares students to be active

global citizens with a greater sense of

the world. To further this mission, the

LIU Global education is not bound by

the traditional campus environment

and therefore requires unique academic

support for students. The staff and

faculty at each center location will be

your advisors, mentors and friends

while abroad. LIU Global students have

access to all available resources through

LIU Brooklyn, including LIU Promise,

academic advising, career services

and health insurance.

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ENROLLMENT SERVICES

Our Enrollment Services team is ready to provide

solutions to your everyday academic needs. From

registration to bursar to financial aid to academic

advising, our one-stop shop is here to serve you.

VISA AND TRAVEL INFORMATION

All LIU Global students must have a valid passport.

Be sure that your expiration date meets the criteria of

the countries you plan to visit. All students are also

responsible for obtaining visa information for each

country they plan to visit during their term(s) with

LIU Global. Visa requirements and international travel

restrictions vary widely depending on one’s citizenship.

HEALTH INSURANCE

Health insurance is mandatory for all LIU Global

students. Working with outside providers, LIU Global

has developed a cost-effective Student Health Insurance

Plan that provides our students and families with robust

medical coverage at school, back home and while

traveling or studying abroad.

CAREER SERVICES

LIU Global students have access to the full range

of student services available at LIU. From one-on-

one career counseling and assistance with résuméand cover letter development, to skills assessments,

mock interviews, networking nights, career fairs and

internship/job referral services, the Office of Career

Services can help you explore career options and

conduct an effective job search.

D e s i g n e d a n d p r o d u c e d b

y O n w a r d P u b l i s h i n g ,

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