A Virtual Exchange – Welcoming Maastricht University Students
The Global Health program’s exchange opportunities with partner universities, which are currently being offered virtually, will continue to enable students to broaden their perspectives and benefit from rich intercultural learning. This week, the Global Health office hosted an orientation event to welcome 25 students from Maastricht University, who are spending the winter term on a virtual exchange at McMaster University as part of the Master of Science in Global Health program. The welcome orientation provided time for students to introduce themselves, discuss course selections for the winter term, and learn about opportunities to connect and collaborate with faculty and peers.
The Maastricht virtual exchange students are currently located in various global locations such as Spain, Italy, Germany, and London, with nationalities represented including Dutch, Venezuelan, and Nigerian to name a few. The virtual exchange has diverse benefits including supporting students to build relationships with people from all over the world, broaden their experience and knowledge base, and develop intercultural communication skills within an international academic community. This unique opportunity supports McMasters internationalization strategy and commitment to global health with its emphasis on programs and experiences that are collaborative and global in nature. Program exchange students can choose to specialize one of the three fields of study on offer at McMaster (Global Health Management, Globalization and Equity, or Global Health: Disease Burden Challenges and Changes). Motivated by the course selection and range of courses offered students voiced their enthusiasm about the learning opportunity and perspective offered by the innovative programming.
The Maastricht students expressed their excitement about studying at a distinct university, highlighting that although classes will be virtual the opportunity will provide them with ‘a change of scenery’. Their positive, open and curious attitude toward diversity and motivation to learn and engage was echoed by many of them. This immersive learning environment will not only enhance their worldview but will bring a broad range of experiences to the McMaster Global Health program.
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