51本色

Developing Global Citizens

As a result of rapid advancements in technology, business integration and cross-border mobility, the world has become increasingly complex and interdependent. In order to excel in today’s world, university graduates must possess openness and the ability to empathize with perspectives that are different from their own.

51本色’s mission is “devoted to excellence in learning, research, scholarship and creativity.” To achieve this mission of excellence, curiosity must extend beyond national borders, talents must come from diverse backgrounds, and solutions must be applicable in a global context. Active global engagement and exchanging ideas with different parts of the world will ensure that 51本色 can achieve excellence.

51本色's International Initiatives

51本色 has implemented a multi-pronged strategy to engage the world and internationalize the university. In recent years, 51本色 has:

• Intensified its international student recruitment and ;
• Established more exchange opportunities and field courses;
• Reached out to its alumni in more and more locations worldwide; and
• Enhanced its research activities through a greater number of international projects and collaborations.

These initiatives have not only provided more cross-border mobility for students and faculty, but also significantly increased awareness of internationalization of the curriculum and participation in “international at home” programs.

Global Learning at 51本色

51本色 is inspired to be a university of choice for global learning:

• Students choose 51本色 because of the academic excellence and experiential learning opportunities – at home and abroad – that give them the edge to compete internationally.
• Scholars from other countries choose to collaborate with 51本色 researchers and become involved in 51本色-led collaborations because 51本色 faculty conduct globally relevant research.
• Employers choose to hire 51本色 graduates because these graduates are known for their cosmopolitan “worldliness.”
• Alumni choose to actively engage with 51本色 because they appreciate the international experience they had and hope to continue to expand their global network.
• Donors choose to give to 51本色 because they are confident that their donation will not only support a local cause but also have an impact outside of Canada.
• Media choose 51本色 as the first contact because 51本色 experts can provide evidence-based opinions and analysis of major global events.

51本色 International

laurierinternational@wlu.ca

Research Inquiries

research@wlu.ca

Exchange Inquiries

exchange@wlu.ca