Play the video to hear about how Rachel’s experience in the Academies helped her make connections with others as a commuter student!
Mission: The mission of the Global Perspectives Academy is to explore how individuals, as well as society at large, connect with others around the world. Members of this Academy are devoted to internationalizing UB and becoming truly global citizens. This Academy promotes skills that help gain a greater awareness of international affairs and encourage an understanding of the global challenges of the twenty-first century. The Global Perspectives Academy facilitates encounters with people from cultures around the world and supports the pursuit of learning experiences outside the United States.
The Global Perspectives Academy is a diverse community of students and faculty committed to exploring international affairs and enhancing campus awareness of the ways in which our global society is truly interdependent. Under the guidance of Academic Director Dr. David Fertig, Associate Professor, Department of Linguistics; students learn to:
