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The Global Perspectives Certificate (GPC) is an interdisciplinary, transcripted certificate that guides and recognizes students for their academic and co-curricular pursuit of developing global awareness. All undergraduate students are eligible to apply and participate in the GPC.

• 1 International experience – this can include study abroad, alternative service break, international internships, overseas volunteer programs.
• 4 Classes with global focus within 3 thematic categories: 1) European and Eurasian studies; 2) African, Asian, and Latin American studies; and 3) Modern Global Issues. A list of pre-approved courses is available on our website here. Courses may simultaneously fulfill general education, major, or minor requirements.
• Foreign Language requirement – may be met in one of 3 ways: 1) having a foreign language major or minor, 2) equivalent of FL 201, or 3) at least 3 credit hours at any level of study in a new language
• 10 Hours Volunteer Service – Service activities must have an international focus, and may be carried out domestically or internationally
• 30 Hours or Points from Co-Curricular Activities – students must engage in outside of the classroom activities with an international focus. 1 hour is worth 1 point, with 10 points awarded for semester-long commitments, and up to 15 points for year-long activities.
• Final Project – Students will work under the mentorship of a faculty mentor to complete an essay (5 page min), Powerpoint presentation, physical display, or video depicting their GPC experience. After approval, some form of the project must be presented or made available to the public.

NC State’s First Year Inquiry Program is excited to offer these course sections, each of these sections are:

• Small in size — most only 19 seats.
• GEP courses — most FYI sections meet a general education requirement
• Active learning opportunities  — instructors are trained in and use inquiry guided pedagogy
• Exclusive to first-year students — all FYI sections are restricted to freshman students.

Dear Student,

    NCSU is opening a Fall semester abroad in Poznan, Poland. This program will have many basic courses as well as certain Biological Sciences courses at the sophomore level. In particular, we will be offering BIO351/352 , BIO301 and BIO212, but also required courses in Chem., Phys., Math, GEPs, and more. Research is also possible. The cost is the same as IN-STATE TUITION, ROOM, and BOARD. That includes air fare. It is a major goal to make this program affordable for all students.

Please come to an information session at 4 pm Tuesday, Oct. 4 in 220 Dabney Hall.

Dr. Franzen

P.S. contact Dr. Franzen at franzen@ncsu.edu or come on Wed. Oct. 12 to 220 Dabney as well.

This is a reminder that the September meeting will take place this Monday, 9/26 from 7-8 in Bostian 3712. We have invited Dr. Joseph Cristiano from Wake Forest Baptist Health and Dr. Laura Caputo from Duke to speak on what they look for in an applicant during the admission process to professional school! We will also have pizza! 🙂

The officers will be available after the meeting in order to collect dues for anybody who hasn’t paid. If you plan on turning in dues, please include $15 in cash or check made out to NCSU Pre-Health Club in an envelope with you name and student ID.

Kind regards,