The Global Honors Program supports the unique needs of international graduate students studying at a U.S. University. By immersing in an English-speaking environment, developing graduate level professional English, and learning about cultural and academic expectations in advance, students are equipped with the skills to actively address the challenges and stress of studying in a new educational system and living in a new country.
Program Objectives:
Address foundational needs before and upon arriving in NC
Improve language skills necessary for graduate studies
Learn new academic expectations for succeeding at U.S. research universities
Foster an open mindset to explore cultural differences
Engage in the campus and local community with knowledgeable support
Develop students' career identity and jump-start job search process
University Benefits
Streamlined recruitment & enrollment process
Holistic international student success
Relieve initial pressure of adjustment
Counseling for international students
Student Benefits
Easy adjustment into community and campus
Dedicated support from advisor
Aligned and developed career identity
Industry exploration and connection
New Life Readiness
5 days online orientation to acquire know-how of new culture and life and ready to thrive
Career Development
Equip yourself with powerful career stories and connect with career opportunities
Academic Advancement
Fluently engage with outstanding professors and conquer academic challenges with confidence
Authentic Experience
Gain knowledge of local culture and communication skills to mingle with local community
Orientation
Students will learn how to prepare for upcoming graduate studies and move to a new country.
First Year Seminar
Running concurrently when the semester starts.
One-On-One Advising
Designed to meet individual student needs in various areas with their advisor once every other week in individual sessions and once every other week in group sessions.
Extracurricular Activities
Provide students opportunities to intentionally immerse themselves in the host culture and further practice language skills and enhance cultural knowledge.