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ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Students can sharpen their intercultural competence and entrepreneurial skills in the Network for Intercultural Competence to Facilitate Entrepreneurship (NICE) program. This multi-university global collaboration is a four-month virtual learning journey from March to July, 2022. The program includes interactive online modules, facilitated group discussion, project work and an optional virtual presentation session. Students receive a certificate upon completion.
Students collaborate with peers from multiple disciplines and universities across Europe to apply learning to real-world global challenges – such as climate action, health and wellbeing, and clean and efficient energy. NICE aims to empower students with critical 21st century skills, including how to work effectively in a global virtual team, across cultures, countries and disciplines. A facilitator from one of the partner universities supports student teams.
Program dates: March 2 to early July (flex), 2022
Application deadline: February 9, 2022 (now closed)
ELIGIBILITY
- Participants must be registered as undergraduate or graduate students at UBC at the time of the program. Graduating students may be considered, but need to be registered as unclassified students for any term following graduation that overlaps with the program dates.
- NICE invites participants from all disciplines with an interest in global issues and building intercultural competencies and entrepreneurial skills to apply.
- This program is especially suitable for students whose opportunity to study abroad is otherwise limited, including students with specialized learning requirements, caring responsibilities and financial need.
AWARDS AND PROGRAM COSTS
There are no fees or awards associated with participating in the virtual program.
HOW TO APPLY
Eligible students can apply through UBC: complete the online application.
Applications will be accepted until February 9 at 11:59 pm PST. Selected participants will be notified by February 16, 2022. Participants will be provided with their team members’ names and given access to the NICE platform in early March 2022. NICE has 10 spaces available for UBC students.
- Global challenge selection: Please ensure you review the Global Challenge options for the project on the NICE website before applying. Pick three challenges so that NICE can place selected students in a transnational team.
- Personal statement: The application includes a 300-word personal statement on how this program would contribute to personal and academic goals, and what each applicant hopes to bring to the NICE Global Challenge team.
Email daniella.weber@ubc.ca.