Global ME (Mobility Engagement) Week
Lakehead University International is excited to host our annual Global ME (Mobility Engagement) Week yet again!
From Monday, September 21st to Friday, September 25th come join us for in-person (Thunder Bay, Orillia, and Barrie), online, and hybrid events to learn more about our many international study abroad opportunities. Our events will take place all week long and students will have the opportunity to learn how to take their learning global!
Our feature event is our Global ME Fair on Thursday, September 24th from 2:00pm-4:00pm in The Study (Thunder Bay), where you will have the opportunity to meet current inbound exchange students, returned exchange students, learn all about our international partner institutions, and much more. In Orillia, we will have numerous in-person events such as a Global ME Insider Experience and the Mid-Autumn Festival in the Orsi Family Learning Commons (Orillia), where you will have the opportunity to connect with returned exchange students and learn about their experience participating in the program.
We will also be giving away some amazing prizes to some lucky students! For students who join at least 3 of our events, you will be entered into a draw to win 1) a $500 flight voucher, 2) a $250 flight voucher, or 3) a luggage set (valued at up to $200)!*
See below for Global ME Week's Schedule of Events for information about what's happening, when, and how to register. Be sure to follow Global ME on Instagram as well, so that you are always up to date on our study abroad opportunities.
*Please note: prizes will be granted to the winning students if they proceed with planning and going on a Global ME exchange.
| Monday, September 21st |
Global ME Info Table (Barrie STEM Hub) Are you hoping to learn more about international student exchange opportunities? Come see us! This is the place to start if you’re an undergraduate student looking to spend 1 semester abroad or 2-6 weeks internationally in the summer. Come visit our info table to learn about our eligibility requirements, study abroad destinations, different exchange options (such as semester exchange or summer mobility), funding opportunities, preparing for an exchange, the Global ME application process, and much more! Don’t forget to come join our virtual info sessions throughout the week as well! We will have in-person and virtual drop-in Q&A sessions if you have questions that need answers. Location: Barrie STEM Hub
Global ME Minute to Win It (OR) Join our Global Ambassadors for friendly and exciting minute-to-win-it challenges with a cultural twist! No registration required - open to students, staff and faculty to join in! No registration required! Location: Learning Commons
Global ME Info Session (North & South America) (Virtual) If you’re considering an exchange during your undergraduate degree but you want more information, this is the place for you! This Global ME Info Session will detail many different parts of the exchange process, including: eligibility requirements, destinations, different exchange options (dual degree, semester exchange, or summer mobility), financial aid, preparing for an exchange, the Global ME application process, and much more! We will also be highlighting some of our partner institutions in North and South America. Location: Zoom (Registration required) |
| Tuesday, September 22nd |
MICEFA Info Session - Paris Exchange! (Virtual) MICEFA (The Mission Interuniversitaire de Coordination des Échanges Franco-Américains) is an association that promotes exchanges between students in North America and Paris, France. Come join their info session geared at Lakehead students who are interested in planning an exchange to one of their 18 member universities in Paris and the Ile de France region. If you’re interested in studying abroad in France but don’t know where to start, this is the perfect info session for you! Location: Zoom (Registration required)
Global ME Insider Experience (OR) While studying abroad in Wales, Baden enjoyed dancing to traditional music and exploring the many castles throughout the country. Learn about Baden’s travels and experience a piece for yourself by stopping in! No registration required! Location: Learning Commons
Global ME Info Session (Europe & Northern Africa) (Virtual) If you’re considering an exchange during your undergraduate degree but you want more information, this is the place for you! This Global ME Info Session will detail many different parts of the exchange process, including: eligibility requirements, destinations, different exchange options (dual degree, semester exchange, or summer mobility), financial aid, preparing for an exchange, the Global ME application process, and much more! We will also be highlighting some of our partner institutions in Europe and Northern Africa. Location: Zoom (Registration required)
Global ME Info Session (In-Person) If you’re considering an exchange during your undergraduate degree but you want more information, this is the place for you! This Global ME Info Session will detail many different parts of the exchange process, including: eligibility requirements, destinations, different exchange options (dual degree, semester exchange, or summer mobility), financial aid, preparing for an exchange, the Global ME application process, and much more! Location: International Department (ground floor of library, room LI 0016) |
| Wednesday, September 23rd |
Global ME Brunch Bar (OR) Drop by the Alumni Commons to grab some delicious brunch while we chat about all of the exciting student exchange opportunities available to students to partake in. If you want to have a fun snack while learning about studying abroad, this is the event for you! No registration required! Location: Alumni Commons
Global ME Info Session (United Kingdom) (Virtual) If you’re considering an exchange during your undergraduate degree but you want more information, this is the place for you! This Global ME Info Session will detail many different parts of the exchange process, including: eligibility requirements, destinations, different exchange options (dual degree, semester exchange, or summer mobility), financial aid, preparing for an exchange, the Global ME application process, and much more! We will also be highlighting some of our partner institutions in the United Kingdom. Location: Zoom (registration required)
North2North Info Session (TB, OR, or Virtual) North2North is an exchange program that connects students to several institutions in Nordic regions such as Norway, Sweden, Finland, Greenland, Iceland and more (see the full list here). The Canadian North2North coordinator, Laurie Trottier, will be hosting a virtual information session for Lakehead students to learn more about the North2North program. You will be able to learn more about how to research the various destinations, financial aid, and the application process. Location: Zoom (registration required) |
| Thursday, September 24th |
Info Session - Study Abroad in France (Virtual) Campus France Canada is an organization that assists students with preparing to study abroad in France. They can assist you with anything from the education system in France to assisting with your visa application process! If you’re interested in studying abroad in France but don’t know where to start, this is the perfect info session for you! Location: Zoom (Registration required)
Global ME Info Session (Asia & Oceania) (Virtual) If you’re considering an exchange during your undergraduate degree but you want more information, this is the place for you! This Global ME Info Session will detail many different parts of the exchange process, including: eligibility requirements, destinations, different exchange options (dual degree, semester exchange, or summer mobility), financial aid, preparing for an exchange, the Global ME application process, and much more! We will also be highlighting some of our partner institutions in Asia and Oceania. Location: Zoom (Registration required)
*Feature Event of the Week* Global ME Fair (TB) Come join our feature event of the week! Join us in person at The Study to meet some of our current visiting exchange students and Lakehead students who have returned from their previous exchanges. Our current inbound exchange students will be able to provide you with tons of helpful information about our partner institutions from around the world. As well, some of our previous Lakehead exchange students (who have visited the UK, Hong Kong, Italy, Morocco, and more) will be able to share their experiences with being in the Global ME Program, how they spent their time abroad, favourite parts about their host destination, and how they prepared for their exchanges. Location: The Study (Registration required) |
| Friday, September 25th |
Global ME Drop-In Q&A (Orillia, Thunder Bay, or Virtual) If you’re considering an exchange during your undergraduate degree but you want more information, this is the place for you. Come join our in-person or virtual drop-in Q&A sessions if you have questions that need answers! We can help you with any questions you have about our eligibility requirements, study abroad destinations, different exchange options (dual degree, semester exchange, or summer mobility), funding opportunities, preparing for an exchange, the Global ME application process, and much more! Location: OA 2018 or LI 0016 or Virtual (Join Zoom waiting room here) Time (Orillia): 10:00am-1:00pm (EDT) Time (Thunder Bay): 9:00am-4:00pm (EDT) No registration required! |
