Students can post stories and pictures about their global experiences. Friends, parents and significant others can view public posts and, if they become an authenticated user, write comments about what they see. The goal of Local2Global is to link college and university students and networks worldwide.
Caitlin, one of our summer interns is teaching at a public school in Seoul, South Korea, for one year (2010-11), and she is keeping us updated about her journey through blogging. If you'd like to follow along, read Caitlin's blog at caitlininkorea1011.wordpress.com We wish her all the best during her stay in Korea!
Hannah Hawkinberry, a Spanish and Education major at Otterbein, is studying at the Universidad Blas Pascal in Córdoba, Argentina this fall. Hannah is sharing her journey and her Argentine experiences on her blog at http://hawkinberry.blogspot.com
Daryl Kelley who is a Theatre and Spanish major at Otterbein, will study in Cusco, Peru during the fall term. Daryl will blog about his journey and share his insights into Peruvian culture. You can read his blog at http://alsuroeste.tumblr.com/ Kim Swisher, an International Studies major at Otterbein, will study in Lüneburg, Germany during the fall, and you can follow her journey on her blog at http://kimswisher-germany.tumblr.com/
* Student blogsare not monitored by the University
Forums
Local2Globalallows faculty to create and search for collaborative online short and flexible assignments with international content in conjunction with educational institutions worldwide. The assignments link the students and faculty at two or more international educational institutions for shared readings, writings, video streaming, discussion, reflection and teamwork. Searchable opportunities are classified as classroom based, service opportunities, research projects or study abroad programs. The assignments are collaboratively chosen by the faculty at the different institutions and are designed to challenge cultural assumptions, promote critical thinking and collaborative learning. Students are equally represented at participating institutions. Assignments can include analyzing various national, regional or international problems which students then attempt to solve. Findings and recommendations are presented in discussion forums, videos, projects, blogs and wikis which can be viewed by a wider audience within the Local2Global structure and serve as a basis for further research and discussion by outside groups.
Program Evaluations
Otterbein University has partnered with Abroad101 to allow you to view feedback on programs from extensive evaluations and ratings written by students from Otterbein and other institutions. Filter your search to programs that are officially approved by your school. Read about your fellow students’ experiences and take advantage of their personal advice!
Otterbein University Center for International Education & Global Engagement
