The UNC Charlotte Global Engagement Scholars Program (GESP) assist students in developing their global and intercultural competency skills. At the end of the program, students develop an e-portfolio demonstrating the attainment of these skills.
Held shortly after orientation week, this once-a-semester welcome celebration aims to bring together international and domestic students for a night enjoying the twin lingua francas of the world -- music and dance. Co-sponsored by I-Club (club is currently not...
Through this initiative, former English Language Training Institute (ELTI) students are given the opportunity to leverage their multilingual, multicultural backgrounds to connect with the campus community and support incoming ELTI students through their shared...
EA offers panels specific to issues Latinx students face when studying abroad, from the beginning of the process to their return home and graduation from UNC Charlotte. EA advisors work with students to identify tools, including Spanish language resources, for...
The International Student Advisory Committee (ISAC) is a group of enrolled international students at UNC Charlotte who serve in an advisory capacity to the International Student and Scholar Office (ISSO). It is intended to be a safe forum for open dialogue, to...
The International Student Orientation program is designed to provide the tools new international students need to succeed at UNC Charlotte. This is a four-day program which covers visa and immigration requirements, adjustments to the U.S. classroom and culture, and...
Education Abroad provides students with advising and resources to utilize their UNC Charlotte financial aid, leverage their scholarship eligibility for both internal and external scholarships, and identify specific scholarships external to campus that can assist...
Laws, customs, social norms, expectations, and attitudes regarding sexual orientations can vary greatly in different countries, cultures, and communities. It is important to research these dynamics in the host country prior to departure to learn about staying safe...
Gender roles can differ from country to country and culture to culture. Traditional gender roles often inform the way a specific gender is expected to act, dress, speak, and navigate with the social and cultural norms of a culture. Your gender may have an impact on...
Education Abroad provides specific safety resources for students abroad whose identity may benefit from additional safety consideration when students are outside of their home environment and culture.
