Global Science Partnerships
Science in the 21st century addresses questions of worldwide significance and takes place in more places than ever before. The Global Science Partnerships Learning Community, open to first-year College of Science students, positions you at the forefront of this movement. You will learn from and make connections with students from around the world by living together and participating in monthly dinners and cultural and service activities. This LC will include approximately equal numbers of domestic and international students.
You will also be introduced to the scientific challenges and human predicaments facing Purdue scientists in their pursuit of global collaborations in SCI 195, the College of Science Global Science Leadership Seminar – a 1-credit course.
ACTIVITIES for Global Science Partnerships:
- Monthly Dinner Meeting with cultural programs
- Community Service – Halloween at the YMCA and many more opportunities
- English Conversation Groups – Informal “chat” sessions to help international college of science students become more comfortable with conversational English.
- Cultural Activities and Field Trips – International Picnic, Corn Maze excursion, and dinners with cultural programs, etc
- International Film Festival, game nights, cookouts and more.
- Upon completion, students can earn a total of 4 points in the Learning Beyond the Classroom Certificate Program. This program enhances student marketability in the work force by incorporating three key components needed in the real world.
Students Participation
Student Testimonials:
"I didn't expect to gain much knowledge or skills, however I did indeed do so, especially when working with people, and also changed my views and perspectives on other cultures." - Francisco, Class of 2028
"I really made a lot of great friends through GSP." - Riley, Class of 2028
Student Testimonials:
"I found a really tight knit community that I feel relaxed in. I was hoping to make friends outside of my major and extracurriculars, and I definitely did!" – Stephanie, Class of 2028
"I expected to make a lot of friends. I hoped to make lasting relationships. I have met some of my best friends through GSP." - Lily, Class of 2028
Student Testimonials
"This class has taught me a lot about how to connect with others and I feel ready to use these learned skills in the near future." - Vishali, Class of 2028
"[My mentor has] been super helpful in getting me to feel more comfortable around campus and get a feel for college life. That was one of my main concerns when coming to Purdue, but they helped me through it." - Rickey, Class of 2028
Student Testimonials:
"To not focus on what makes us similar. That is what I think will stick with me the most. I always approached culture with a “we are all the same deep down” approach. While this is true, it didn’t allow me to recognize the importance of culture in how we behave and the value of being attentive to our differences." - Noah, Class of 2028
"Meeting people from diverse cultural backgrounds who were all interested in a common cause, and were also willing to discuss our differences in culture. It was an eye-opening experience." Yi Yi - Neurobiology - Malaysia
Student Testimonials:
"The best thing about the program is that it creates a platform for both international students and domestic students to make friends from different cultures." Yuting – Chemistry - China
"My favorite part of the Indianapolis Zoo trip was the extended contact with American students. We had great conversations and made some plans for the following week." Jens - Computer Science - Germany
Student Testimonials:
"Global Science Partnerships Learning community helped me a lot to adjust at Purdue University. I made many friends because of this learning community." Abhijeet – Computer Science - India
"The best thing about the program is that it creates a platform for both international students and domestic students to make friends from different cultures." Vinsen - Math & Statistics - Indonesia
Student Testimonials:
"This community gave me the opportunity to live, study and engage with people from other countries, varied cultures and beliefs. The course that it entailed provided me with an insight to the relationship between cultures and the perception of science. GSP made me feel welcome, and attending their events gave me a good break from routinely academic life." Trisha Zalani – Mathematics – Oman
"Before participating in the learning community, while I knew that it is important to understand different cultures, I knew it in an obscure sense. People said it was necessary and I understood the idea and logic behind that opinion. Now, after being a part of the global science partnerships for an entire semester, I have a more concrete understanding of what it really takes to understand and work with individuals who hail from different cultures." Elizabeth – Biology - USA
Student Testimonials
"GSP enabled me to meet a lot of good, friendly people from many different cultures and to expand what I know about the world, while having fun." Minwen - Chemistry - China
"Being in Global Science Partnerships was a great way for me to get a taste of other cultures. Having an international roommate and being with people from around the world has expanded my mindset about how other cultures and people work." Nick - Biochemistry - USA
Student Testimonials:
"This learning community has brought me into a whole new world with culture and experiences. I was able to meet people from all over the world and learn about their cultures. Being in the Global Science Partners was a great way to enter Purdue University and begin my scientific career." Lake - Statistics & Math - USA
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