Going Global Week

February 24–March 2, 2024

Attend three events during Going Global Week, and you'll win a free Off-Campus Study t-shirt. Pick up a t-shirt card at your first Going Global Week event to track your events, and follow the instructions to get your t-shirt.

If one of these sessions falls during your lunch break, feel free to bring your lunch along to the session!

Additional Resources: Check out the Going Global Week Featured Digital Collection for books, movies, and e-books available through the Van Wylen Library.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Saturday, February 24Global Tastes

6–8 p.m.	International Food Fair Maas Center Auditorium Sponsored by the International Relations Club and Center for Global Engagement for over 30 years, the annual International Food Fair celebrates cuisines and cultures represented in the Hope community. Come sample food cooked by Hope students. Admission is $5 cash for an initial packet of five tickets, with additional tickets costing $0.50 each. Most dishes cost one or two tickets.

6–8 p.m.

International Food Fair
Maas Center Auditorium

Sponsored by the International Relations Club and Center for Global Engagement for over 30 years, the annual International Food Fair celebrates cuisines and cultures represented in the Hope community. Come sample food cooked by Hope students. Admission is $5 cash for an initial packet of five tickets, with additional tickets costing $0.50 each. Most dishes cost one or two tickets.

Monday, February 26Going Global Kickoff

All Day	Photo Contest Martha Miller Center 1st floor Rotunda Come check out the Off-Campus Study Photo Contest, featuring students who have spent a semester off-campus. Get a glimpse into students living out their adventures abroad! A photo gallery will be displayed in the Martha Miller 1st Floor Rotunda from Monday, February 26, to Friday, March 1.
11 a.m.–12 p.m.	Global Stories By the Fire Bultman Student Center (BSC) Living Room Gather by the fireplace in the BSC basement, grab a cup of hot chocolate, and hear from students who have studied off-campus! Stop by to listen to their stories of culture shocks, transformative experiences and making a home away from home.
12–1 p.m.	Does it Make Cents? Understanding the Cost of Studying Off-Campus Maas Center Auditorium Did you know that over the past decade Hope students have received over $1 million in financial aid for off-campus study? Join us at this session to learn about the scholarships and aid available to you! Come with your questions and leave with resources on starting your journey. This session is hosted in partnership with the Financial Aid office.
5–6 p.m.	Accessibility Abroad 135 Martha Miller Center (Fried-Hemenway Auditorium) Yes, you can study off-campus with visible and invisible disabilities! Join us to learn practical steps in planning ahead. We will share valuable resources and tips regarding accommodations and support systems. This session is hosted in partnership with Disability and Accessibility Resources, HAIC and IES Abroad.
7–8 p.m.	Queerly Abroad 135 Martha Miller Center (Fried-Hemenway Auditorium) Attention all queer students, allies and anyone interested in learning more about the experiences of queer students studying abroad! From navigating cultural differences to finding safe and inclusive spaces, we will discuss practical tips and resources to help you navigate a new environment. This session is hosted in partnership with Prism and IES Abroad.
7:30 p.m.	Knickerbocker Film: Monster Knickerbocker Theatre As part of the Knickerbocker’s Great Film series, Monster will be showing Monday, February 26, to Saturday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m. each night. Monster is a Japanese drama and thriller about a mother seeking answers when her son starts acting strangely.

Tuesday, February 27Intern & Research

All Day	Photo Contest Martha Miller Center 1st floor Rotunda Come check out the Off-Campus Study Photo Contest, featuring students who have spent a semester off-campus. Get a glimpse into students living out their adventures abroad! A photo gallery will be displayed in the Martha Miller 1st Floor Rotunda from Monday, February 26, to Friday, March 1.
11–11:50 a.m.	Internship Opportunities Off-Campus Bultman Student Center Great Room Come to learn about your options for an internship during a semester or summer off-campus! We will have representatives from The Philadelphia Center, Washington Honors Semester and the New York Arts Program to share about their semester-long internship programs. We’ll also have representatives from IES Abroad and TEAN Abroad to talk about international internship opportunities for the semester or summer term in Asia, Africa, Europe or Latin America. This session is hosted in partnership with the Boerigter Center.
11–11:50 a.m.	Mandarin Chinese Conversation Hour 249 Martha Miller Center Interested in practicing Chinese? Sit in on this Mandarin Chinese class and get the chance to practice your conversation skills! This session is hosted in partnership with the Department of World Languages and Cultures.
11–11:50 a.m.	Faith & Spanish Bible Study Gathering Room – Campus Ministries Check out the Faith & Spanish Bible Study group, and use your Spanish skills while discussing faith. This session is hosted in partnership with the Department of World Languages and Cultures.
12–12:50 p.m.	Off-Campus Study Poster Showcase Maas Center Conference Room Drop in to learn about the experiences Hope students have had while studying abroad! Students who participated in research while abroad will also be sharing their findings from their rigorous, thematic independent research projects. Come and browse through the posters on display, chat with the students, and learn about their time off-campus. This session is hosted in partnership with the Provost's Office.
5-6:30 p.m.	BIPOC Abroad 135 Martha Miller Center (Fried-Hemenway Auditorium) What is it like to be a student of color abroad? Attention all BIPOC students, allies, and anyone interested in learning more about the experiences of BIPOC students abroad! We will hear from off-campus study returnees about their experiences of race and ethnicity in other countries. At the end of this session, you will have tangible resources and tips to help you prepare for an off-campus study program. This session is hosted in partnership with ASU, LSO, PASA, WOCU and IES Abroad.
6:30–7:30 p.m.	Athletes Abroad - DeVos H Club Room Can student athletes study off-campus? Yes! Join us at this session to learn about off-campus study opportunities for student athletes. Hear from Hope athletes who have spent a semester off-campus and gain tips on how to stay connected to your team while abroad. We will also have a representative from TEAN Abroad to talk about specific programs in Australia, New Zealand, and Asia with athletic facilities and options for kinesiology and exercise science students.
7:30 p.m.	Knickerbocker Film: Monster Knickerbocker Theatre As part of the Knickerbocker’s Great Film series, Monster will be showing Monday, February 26, to Saturday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m. each night. Monster is a Japanese drama and thriller about a mother seeking answers when her son starts acting strangely.
8–9 p.m.	Something Every Tuesday with International Relations Club Bultman Student Center Great Room Stop by Something Every Tuesday to gain a glimpse into other cultures from our international students and third-culture kids! The International Relations Club will be leading students in a variety of cultural activities, including origami, writing your name in different languages and dance traditions from around the world.

Wednesday, February 28Off-Campus Study Day

All Day	Photo Contest Martha Miller Center 1st floor Rotunda Come check out the Off-Campus Study Photo Contest, featuring students who have spent a semester off-campus. Get a glimpse into students living out their adventures abroad! A photo gallery will be displayed in the Martha Miller 1st Floor Rotunda from Monday, February 26, to Friday, March 1.
8:30–10:30 a.m.	Global Health as Faith-Inspired Service 135 Martha Miller Center (Fried-Hemenway Auditorium) How might we embrace faith as our guide for serving this world? This session will explore opportunities for gaining global experience while investing in the well-being of others. Join us in conversation with leaders of the Reformed Church in America's global mission team and explore options for enhancing your college education with short and long-term global health experiential learning. This session is hosted in partnership with the Global Health Program.
2–5 p.m.	Off-Campus Study Fair - Bultman Student Ctr Great Room At the Off-Campus Study Fair, you'll get the chance to meet representatives from Hope-approved off-campus programs based in locations all across the US and around the world. This is a great way to explore your off-campus opportunities and find the program for you. We will have representatives from CIEE, College Year in Athens, Creation Care Studies Program, IES Abroad, Liverpool Hope University, New York Arts Program, Oregon Extension, SIT Study Abroad, Study Abroad Lithuania, TEAN Abroad, The Philadelphia Center, Washington Honors Semester and more. We’ll also have a number of off-campus study returnees displaying posters from their semesters abroad so you can learn about the student experience!
4–5 p.m.	Pause Cafe – French Conversation Hour Biggby at Haworth Hotel Practice your French skills by joining us for a time of coffee and conversation! This session is hosted in partnership with the Department of World Languages and Cultures.
4:30–6 p.m.	Stammtisch – German Conversation Hour New Holland Brewing Co. Connect with other German speakers during this German conversation hour. This session is hosted in partnership with the Department of World Languages and Cultures.
7:30 p.m.	Knickerbocker Film: Monster Knickerbocker Theatre As part of the Knickerbocker’s Great Film series, Monster will be showing Monday, February 26, to Saturday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m. each night. Monster is a Japanese drama and thriller about a mother seeking answers when her son starts acting strangely.

Thursday, February 29Work Abroad

All Day	Photo Contest Martha Miller Center 1st floor Rotunda Come check out the Off-Campus Study Photo Contest, featuring students who have spent a semester off-campus. Get a glimpse into students living out their adventures abroad! A photo gallery will be displayed in the Martha Miller 1st Floor Rotunda from Monday, February 26, to Friday, March 1.
9:30–10:30 a.m.	Hora de Cafe – Spanish Conversation Hour Lemonjello’s Coffee Practice your Spanish skills by joining us for a time of coffee and conversation! This session is hosted in partnership with the Department of World Languages and Cultures.
11–11:50 a.m.	Hope College Connection LIVE: Working Around the World 010 Bultman Student Center Schaap Auditorium What’s it like to live and work abroad? Hear from a number of Hope College alumni leading and serving globally through their careers. This session is hosted in partnership with the Alumni and Family Engagement team and Boerigter Center for Calling and Career.
12–12:50 p.m.	Work, Teach, and Learn Abroad Maas Center Conference Room What are your plans after graduation? Whether you’re interested in teaching, serving, researching or pursuing a graduate degree, this session is for you! Representatives from CIEE Teach Abroad, Fulbright and SIT Graduate Institute will introduce opportunities to work, teach and attend graduate school abroad. This session is hosted in partnership with the Boerigter Center for Calling and Career.
7:30 p.m.	Knickerbocker Film: Monster Knickerbocker Theatre As part of the Knickerbocker’s Great Film series, Monster will be showing Monday, February 26, to Saturday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m. each night. Monster is a Japanese drama and thriller about a mother seeking answers when her son starts acting strangely.

Friday, March 1Global Faith

All Day	Photo Contest Martha Miller Center 1st floor Rotunda Come check out the Off-Campus Study Photo Contest, featuring students who have spent a semester off-campus. Get a glimpse into students living out their adventures abroad! A photo gallery will be displayed in the Martha Miller 1st Floor Rotunda from Monday, February 26, to Friday, March 1.
9:30–10:30 a.m.	Conversations with the Latino Community in Holland 135 Martha Miller Center (Fried-Hemenway Auditorium) Diverse and vibrant groups of people from all over the world call Holland their home. Join us as we hear from a guest speaker about the Latino community and their unique experiences and perspectives that add to the rich cultural fabric of Holland. If you’re interested in learning more about the Latino community in Holland, we encourage you to join us! This session is hosted in partnership with the Department of World Languages and Cultures.
1:30–2:30 p.m.	Serving Abroad: Short-Term Missions & Service Programs Gathering Room – Campus Ministries This session is for anyone interested in global missions — whether you want to spend one week, one month, or one year serving! We will have representatives from the Caribbean Christian Center for the Deaf, Mennonite Central Committee, RCA Global Mission and Resonate Global Mission here to share about their volunteer and mission opportunities. This session is hosted in partnership with Campus Ministries.
3–4 p.m.	International Coffee & Cultural Hour Martha Miller Center 1st-floor Rotunda Sip on a hot beverage and hear from our international community about their faith traditions back home! International students and staff will share about Christian traditions in their home country and how they differ from experiences here in the US. Hear how faith has shaped their lives and join us in celebrating this rich diversity of spirituality.
3–4 p.m.	Conversations in Spanish New Holland Brewing Co. Looking to practice your Spanish? Gather with other Spanish-speakers for Spanish conversation time. This session is hosted in partnership with the Department of World Languages and Cultures.
4:15–5 p.m.	Japan Club – Culinary & Cultural Activity Hour 243 Martha Miller Center Join in with Japan Club to dive into Japanese culture. During this culinary and cultural activity hour, we will share Japanese games and make traditional Japanese rice balls.This session is hosted in partnership with the Department of World Languages and Cultures.
7:30 p.m.	Knickerbocker Film: Monster Knickerbocker Theatre As part of the Knickerbocker’s Great Film series, Monster will be showing Monday, February 26, to Saturday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m. each night. Monster is a Japanese drama and thriller about a mother seeking answers when her son starts acting strangely.

Saturday, March 2

7:30 p.m.	Knickerbocker Film: Monster Knickerbocker Theatre As part of the Knickerbocker’s Great Film series, Monster will be showing Monday, February 26, to Saturday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m. each night. Monster is a Japanese drama and thriller about a mother seeking answers when her son starts acting strangely.

7:30 p.m.

Knickerbocker Film: Monster
Knickerbocker Theatre

As part of the Knickerbocker’s Great Film series, Monster will be showing Monday, February 26, to Saturday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m. each night. Monster is a Japanese drama and thriller about a mother seeking answers when her son starts acting strangely.

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Going Global Week

February 24–March 2, 2024

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