Come hear stories of international adventure and personal growth
December 6, 2024 | 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. | Migizii Agamik
Would you like to hear stories of adventure, learning and personal growth from your peers?
Indigenous students are invited to attend a celebration and learning event on December 6. Attendees will enjoy lunch from Daily Bread and hear the stories of Indigenous students who have recently participated in global mobility programs in a peer-facilitated session.
This session, hosted by the International Centre and Student Affairs Assessment, Communications and Outreach will provide information about international opportunities and the associated funding supports that are available to UM Indigenous students.
One of the students who will be sharing their experience in one of the global mobility programs is Faith Bergman. Bergman is a Métis student in the Faculty of Arts studying Advanced Psychology. She participated in the International Centre (IC) exchange program, which took her to Adelaide, Australia for most of the Winter 2024 term. Support from IC and Global Skills Opportunity (GSO) funds allowed Bergman to make the most of her time. She shared how the experience brought her new appreciation for her studies. She notes that, “You’re gonna have to work with clients who have various different perspectives – like cultural perspectives that affect their lenses on different topics – and so I think that going to some countries that are very different than Canada … I can understand where they’re coming from a bit more.” These same experiences held further value as well. Bergman shared, “It made me just feel more excited to connect with my culture, because I hear people talking about their cultures and practices and how excited they are about them.” Read more about Bergman’s experience.
Kaidence Kalcsics, who participated in the Asper exchange, will also be sharing stories and benefits of the global mobility programs. If you would like to hear more about these experiences, register for this event in advance.
Event:
Friday, December 6, 2024
12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Migizii Agamik Circle Room
Global Mobility Programs
If you would like to learn more about the global mobility programs and how they could benefit you in your studies, as well as whether you might be eligible for funding, visit the International Centre homepage. You can also reach out directly to the International Centre with any questions or to discuss your options at international[at]umanitoba[dot]ca. If you are eligible and would like to pursue GSO funding, contact GSO[at]umanitoba[dot]ca for an application form.