GLObal Co-Lab
The GLObal Co-Lab is a peer-to-peer, collaborative learning opportunity for students during their study abroad experience.
The program will take place virtually across program locations, during the Fall.
Through the program, you will:
- Join a global network of NU students abroad and create a collaborative visual project across continents.
- Think critically about your study abroad experience through a lens of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice, and decolonization.
- Collaborate in groups across countries to examine how themes are similar/different in different locations.
- Become a cultural photographer and photoessayist.
During the program, you will be expected to:
- Photograph moments of cultural immersion that prioritizes reciprocal learning and mutual respect that also focuses on a specific theme chosen by your respective group. Possible topics include:
- Cultural Immersion/Living Like a Local
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice
- Decolonizing Travel and Tourism
- Environmental Justice and Sustainability
- Community Engagement
- Student Voices
- Commit to three synchronous check-ins with the program lead and the cohort to discuss the progress of your projects, including group reflection on your personal experiences abroad.
- Connect with the cohort via monthly blog posts, sharing news, perspectives, images, and other media to support communication and storytelling.
- Learn how to create a photo essay as a group.
- Participate in an exhibition of student photo essay projects, culminating in an award.
You are eligible for the program if:
- You are studying abroad on an affiliated, exchange, or Northwestern program for Fall, Fall-Winter, or Full Year.
To Apply:
- Complete Sign-Up Form
Cohorts and programs details will be released in June.