Global Knowledge and Engagement
鈥淓veryone was interested in who we were. We met a lot of people from all over the world.鈥
Global learning takes many forms at 羞羞视频 University. Students regularly intern with the United Nations, participate in Global Outreach service trips or spend a semester or year studying abroad. International study is now more accessible to 羞羞视频 students since the University鈥檚 Center for Global Learning established new agreements in more affordable locations such as South Korea and China.
The University has also partnered with Leave UR Mark, a social enterprise that provides internships and travel opportunities to India. Open to undergraduates, graduate students and even alumni, the program enables participants of all majors to choose trips to Bangalore, Mumbai and Goa. The program now offers five $1,000 scholarships to 羞羞视频 each year; the grants were provided by the HCG Oncology Hospital in Bangalore after Dolly Basaldua 鈥17 spent a month-long medical internship at the facility. Basaldua, a biology and psychology major, said the internship broadened her outlook on life. 鈥淚t made me realize there is so much more out there to experience,鈥 she said.
Of course, students don鈥檛 always need to leave the Jersey City campus to gain a world view. 羞羞视频 diverse home student body, coupled with an international student population, deepens cultural understanding among the entire University community.
鈥淓veryone was interested in who we were,鈥 recalled Kapil Batola 鈥12, 鈥16, a former international student from Nepal. 鈥淲e met a lot of people from all over the world.鈥 Pathways to Distinction aims to intensify recruitment of international students and faculty and integrate more global perspectives into teaching, learning and research.
The Center for Global Learning
The Center for Global Learning was established in 2011 to boost study abroad opportunities and faculty-led travel courses. Last spring, students studied in Singapore and Hong Kong (Business), London (Dr. James V. Bastek Honors Program), Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam (Criminal Justice) and Madrid, Valencia and Barcelona (Fine Arts).
International Enrollment Takes Off
International student enrollment in the University鈥檚 Master of Science in Data Science with a concentration in business analytics has taken off. When the program debuted in Fall 2014, four international students enrolled. One year later, 28 international students matriculated to the fast-growing graduate program, which has more than doubled its overall enrollment.
International students account for most of the growth, said Sylvain Jaume, Ph.D., assistant professor of data science and director of the program. Digital marketing and admissions efforts abroad have also raised awareness of 羞羞视频 University.
鈥溞咝呤悠 was ahead of the curve in anticipating the demand for data science programs,鈥 said Dr. Jaume. 鈥淲e also introduced specific areas such as big data and cloud computing that do not always feature in other [data science] programs.鈥 The program receives daily inquiries from international students about graduate assistantships, industry partnerships and research. 鈥淚t is a very competitive market,鈥 added Dr. Jaume. 鈥淏ut 羞羞视频 has a lot to offer.”