Global Village Learning Community
What is a learning community?
A set of individuals living together with a common interest to learn and grow together.
Who is the ideal resident for this floor?
This community is intended to challenge and motivate students whose interests, experiences, and aspirations have a strong international component, including students planning international majors/minors, interested in international internships, study abroad, work or service. Because this environment is designed to cultivate and further enhance an inter-culture community, we are looking for students who are willing to embrace diversity through learning about various cultures.
What are the requirements to live on this floor?
- A desire to know about and practice ideas related to a global community
- Plan together one global community project during the school year
- Plan together a cross-cultural service component each semester
- Attendance at monthly floor meeting- speaker, lecture, etc.
- Priority is given to juniors and seniors. Highly qualified sophomores will be placed on the floor if space is available.
- Good academic standing
What are the benefits of living on this floor?
- The name, specific programs, speakers and activities of the floor are all determined by the students living in the community.
- This is a unique opportunity to learn alongside peers who have the same passions as you
- There are only 20 students allowed to live on these two quads
- This community is located in Balboa Hall -1 quad of men, 1 quad of women
Students in learning communities report greater academic engagement, institutional commitment, and a more positive learning environment than similar students not enrolled in a learning community.
How can I live on this floor?
Submit an application (before housing registration for priority). Applications can be downloaded HERE or picked up in the housing office.