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Go Global Week
Once a year we host Go Global Week in October where we run a series of in-person workshops, where you get to chat to organisations that can offer you an experience of a lifetime to study, work or volunteer abroad during your degree.
The highlight of Go Global Week is our Go Global Fair where we welcome a range of organisations to the Mandela Hall, One Elmwood so they can showcase the international opportunities available to Queen’s students, as well as highlighting the range of programmes organised or funded through the Global Opportunities Team.
Check out the events from our Go Global Week 2024 below!
The adventure starts here! #GoGlobalWeek #GoGlobal
Events held during Go Global Week
Go Global Fair
The Go Global Fair is the highlight event of Go Global Week, where we will also hold a series of in-person workshops, where you get to chat to organisations that can offer you an experience of a lifetime to study, work or volunteer abroad during your degree.
The Go Global Fair 2024 was held on Wednesday 09 October 2024 in the Mandela Hall in One Elmwood.
We will announce details of the Go Global Fair 2025 in summer 2025!
International Opportunities for International Students
Are you an international student studying at Queen's?
International opportunities are for international students too – and there are many ways to enhance your degree with further international experience.
This session explored programmes that international students could apply to, including the University Exchange Programme, Utrecht Summer School, European Study Exchange and others.
The session will also provide information on available funding to support international opportunities.
Focus on Australia, Canada and the US: your global adventure
Australia, Canada and the US are areas of the globe which have a plethora of opportunities for Queen’s students!
During this session we provided an overview of the study and work opportunities in these countries. For example, University Exchange Programmes in Canada, Washington Ireland Programme, Project Children - USA internships, J1 Visas and Summer camps in America. Whether it’s something to fit the summer months or a full year internship there was plenty to explore!
Short term mobility: Internationalize your studies in a few short weeks
Get mobile in weeks rather than months – during this session we helped expand your horizons by detailing how you can boost your CV and experience a different culture in a short space of time.
From Think Pacific virtual internships, summer camps and schools, to the Queen's Global Leadership Programme there were loads of options to be considered.
Funding your global experience: explore the financial help that's at hand
Spending time overseas can sound expensive but with a vast range of funding options to support your study or work experience abroad we delved into how your to turn your dream into reality by sharing the many ways to fund your experience!
Study USA Information Session
We welcomed the British Council to the Cube to provide an overview of the prestigious Study USA Programme, eligibility criteria and application process.
Approximately 50 places are available for study at institutions from Florida to Montana or Washington to North Carolina each academic year.
Applications typically open for second year students from any discipline every autumn, for participation in the programme the following academic year.
Study and work in Europe: a simple guide
Interested in experiencing Europe?
Europe is on our doorstep and we covered the vast range of study and work opportunities across the continent.
Areas covered included our European Study Exchange with roughly 200 study exchange links across Europe we believe we have the right host university for your studies!
We also shared the funding model for European work placements and the many benefits of the Utrecht Summer School – pointing out the all-important deadlines and how to apply.
What I learned from my international experience and what you could too
Our Global Ambassadors took us on a world tour all from the comforts of the Cube!
Sharing their first-hand experiences of programmes of life in Poland on study exchange, summer school in the Netherlands and leadership programmes in New York, just to name a few!
Meet some of our Go Global Ambassadors
Francesca Gannon
Go Global Ambassador
Francesca spent a year on the Study USA programme at DeSales University, Pennsylvania and has returned to Queen's to complete her studies to the LLB Law undergraduate qualification.
Lili Mepham
Go Global Ambassador
Lili participated in the Queen's Global Leadership Programme which included a week in Boston, Massachusetts and has returned to finish studying towards a Business Management degree.
Rob Richardson
Go Global Ambassador
Rob studies International Relations and Conflict Studies and as part of his undergraduate qualification went on a European study exchange at Lund University in Sweden.
Mariquita Correia
Go Global Ambassador
Mariquita has recently completed a Think Pacific virtual internship and spent time at the Utrecht Summer School. Mariquita continues studying towards an undergraduate qualification in International Relations and Politics.
David Gregg
Go Global Ambassador
David has just returned from European study exchange at Universidad de Salamanca where he spent a year studying Law with Spanish and has returned to complete his studies.
The world is waiting!
Check out this compilation of the best travel pics from some of our past Go Global Ambassadors - Queen's students just like you who took the opportunity to work or study abroad during their studies.