Blogs*

 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. Also be sure to check out our student spotlights on Facebook! 

 Jerrin, an Allied Health major at Otterbein University, with a Spanish minor will be traveling to Quito, Ecuador for Fall semester! She will also be taking a short term trip to Kampala, Uganda over the summer. Follow Jerrin's travels through her blog http://andsomewherenbetween.tumblr.com/

Catherine, an International Studies major at Otterbein, who studied at Roehampton University in London during the winter of 2011. You can read about Catherine's journey on her blog at http://m4ck4y.blogspot.com/ 

Hannah, a 2010 Otterberin graduate, has moved to Sydney, Australia where she is working as a Social Media Specialist for Switched on Media. To read more on Hannah's experiences in Australia, you can visit her blog at http://hannahdemilta.com/

* Student blogs are not monitored by the University

Forums

Local2Global allows 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!