Go Global News, Student Edition (July 2021)
Welcome to the first edition of the Go Global News. Here you will find information about learning abroad, upcoming events, and helpful tips.
Important: prestigious grants are currently available for students to participate in numerous online international experiences before the end of the year - don’t miss out!
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Don't miss out on a Go Global Grant!
Although international travel has been suspended, you can still experience the benefits of Learning Abroad during 2021. For the remainder of 2021, Western Sydney University will cover the program cost for Online Global Experiences* - don't miss out!
| Name of Program | Cost | Go Global Grant |
|---|---|---|
| APAC Virtual Innovation Program in Asia | $1,500 | Yes |
| Discovery Sprint | $2,000 | Yes |
| Global Entrepreneurship | $1,000 | Yes |
| Global Innovation Internship | $2,650 | Yes |
| Internship in Fiji | $900 | Yes |
| Summer Internships worldwide | $2,400 | Yes |
| The Great Global Challenge | $1,000 | Yes |
| Virtual Internships across the World | $2,299 | Yes |
| Virtual Global Goals Experiential Learning Program | $1,000 | Yes |
*Note: some providers may charge a small non-refundable administration fee.
New Colombo Plan Mobility grants available now!
The New Colombo Plan Mobility Program (NCP) provides funding to Australian universities and consortia to support Australian undergraduate students to participate in semester-based or short-term study, internships, mentorships, practicums and research in 40 host locations across the Indo-Pacific region. Become part of the growing number of students that have received a prestigious NCP Mobility Grant and connect with leaders in government, business and civil society in the region.
Prestigious NCP grants are now available for undergraduate Australian citizens to participate in the following online experiences (conditions apply).
Name of Program | Cost | NCP Grant |
|---|---|---|
$2,250 | $2,250* | |
$1,750 | $1,750* | |
$1,750 | $1,750* | |
$1,500 | $1,500* | |
Online: Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Land of the Asian Tiger (Vietnam) | $1,400 | $1,400* |
Online: Bringing Indian Innovation & Entrepreneurial Practice to Western Sydney | $2,000 | $2,000* |
*Note: If you are an international student, permanent resident or you do not meet the eligibility for an NCP Grant, you may be able to participate and be offered a Go Global Grant instead.
Partner of the Month: Royal Roads University (Canada)
Royal Roads University is an accredited, publicly funded, applied research university that has focused on lifelong education. Their vision is to inspire people with the courage to transform the world.Its main campus is located in Colwood, British Columbia (Canada) on the grounds of the former Royal Roads Military College (RRMC) at Hatley Park National Historic Site on Vancouver Island. It is also located at close reach of Vancouver city (Canada) and Seattle (USA). Hatley Park, where the university campus is located, is a mix of landscaped gardens and natural woodland. Hatley Castle and its surroundings have made appearances in numerous movies and TV series programs such as Smallville where it serves as the Luthor Mansion, and the second and third X-Men films where the university is transformed into Professor Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters. Royal Roads University offers semester or year-long exchange programs in the fields of Leadership, Business, Environment, Communication, Tourism, Hospitality, and Social Justice for Western Sydney University students.
You are strongly encouraged to consider Royal Roads University as an excellent option for an exchange program. For information on how to apply for Face-to-face Semester 1 or 2 2022, see Semester Exchange at Royal Roads University in Canada (Exchange)
Note: Royal Roads University is partner of Western Sydney University.
Virtual Internships in Indonesia
$3,000 New Colombo Plan (NCP) Mobility grants are available for eligible students interested in undertaking a virtual internship in Indonesia in January-February 2022. The ACICIS Virtual Professional Practicum Programs provide students with a unique opportunity to gain professional experience and establish networks in Indonesia. Students undertake online Indonesian language and cultural classes, and a series of seminars, as well as a virtual professional placement (160 hour internship) with an Indonesian or international organisation which matches their interests. Internships options include Agriculture, Business, Creative Arts & Design, Development Studies, Journalism, Law, and Sustainable Tourism.
You may be eligible to receive a $3,000 New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant. Click here to see if you meet the eligibility criteria.
The Australian Consortium for ‘In-Country’ Indonesian Studies (ACICIS Study Indonesia) is a non-profit consortium of universities that develops and coordinates high quality study programs in Indonesia. ACICIS has over 25 years of experience in international programs and has over 3,500 alumni scattered across the world. For further information, see Internships in Indonesia or contact ACICIS at enquiries@acicis.edu.au
Learn about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Take advantage of the full scholarships offered by Western Sydney University and embark on an exciting virtual journey to learn about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and become a social entrepreneur from 7th - 20th November 2021. You will hear from virtual guest speakers from organizations, such as the UN Environment Programme and become a Goalkeeper for the SDG that inspires you most. In addition, you team up with international peers to tackle your own SDG Start-up Project. The provider People & Friends will lead this program and teach you state-of-the-art entrepreneurial tools and methods in order for you to develop your own social start-up from scratch and receive valuable feedback from experienced social entrepreneurs. Moreover, you can enjoy numerous SDG-related virtual experiences, such as a virtual cooking class, a visit to the Machu Picchu (a UNESCO World Heritage site) and a virtual tour of New York.
To get an impression of this “Virtual Global Goals Experiential Learning Program” and find out what previous WSU students have to say about their experience, watch the video above. Find out more.
HEX Innovative Programs
HEX runs seriously fun innovation programs for gusty WSU students. Go Global is elated to announce that all programs offered by HEX will be fully funded for all WSU students.
Through these programs, students learn what it takes to transform a concept into a scalable business or social movement. They learn and master skills that leading employers are desperately searching for. HEX programs are hands-on, immersive and put WSU students in front of the people they dream of meeting and develop students into leaders ready to take on the future.
HEX has an alumni network of over 4000 students, with 4 upcoming innovation programs open to students from any academic discipline.
Upcoming funded programs
| Discovery Sprint (27 Sept - 1 Oct 2021) | A crash course innovation program where students rocket from being a curious recruit to innovation trailblazers. Students have the support of mentors and pitch their ideas to industry leaders. |
| Virtual Innovation Program (Asia-Pacific) (22 Nov - 3 Dec 2021) | An immersive program where students are exposed to different startup ecosystems around the Asia-Pacific. Students come in with a business idea and build it into a reality. |
| Global Innovation Internship (27 Sept - 26 Nov 2021) | Designed to accelerate career opportunities; learn transferable innovation skills in a discovery sprint program followed by an internship of the students choice in a global company. |
| Great Global Challenge (3-8 Jan 2021) | An innovation challenge where students network and accelerate ideas in groups of like-minded peers surrounded by mentors and leaders from all over the world. |
For more information on these programs, please email the HEX team at info@hacker.exchange.
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