Global Learning Fest
May 17th - 30th, 2021
Designed to be Accessible to All
Join the community this May for Study Abroad Association’s Global Learning Fest, as we celebrate: global education, global understanding and global connections.
We’ve crafted a calendar of self-paced 360° experiences that coincide with live streaming events and an active online community group. Each day participants can explore the 360° Global Learning Experiences in various areas of study, as well as joining in on live streaming events with the local guides featured in the 360° GLE and other inspiring guest speakers from around the world.
Additionally, throughout the week we’ll have events and activities taking place through our online community group that include: Travel Trivia, Cooking Classes, Themed Discussions, Live Events, Faculty Development Workshops and more!
The Global Learning Fest is all about community! Invite your students, faculty and community to join in and engage with the online groups. Everyone will have the opportunity to have open discussions with the other participants and local experts from around the world, while exploring the ultimate global educational tool: 360° Global Learning Experiences.
pricing
360° GLE Members
Free
If your institution already has an annual subscription to 360° Global Learning Experiences (GLE) this event is free for your entire institution! Just register below.
International Education Professionals
Free
Do you work in International Education? Join the experiences and professional development workshops and discover the innovation in global education.
Non-Member Institutions
$499
Registration includes unlimited access to the entire institution for the duration of the event (May 17th – 30th). Register below to join us.
If you are not a member, (or uncertain if you’re a member) and would like to learn more about our annual subscriptions, please get in touch: info@studyabroadassociation.com
Are you interested in being an event sponsor? Get in touch to discuss options!
What’s Included
Entire Institution Pass to Global Learning Fest 2021 including two weeks of access to 360° GLE featuring 4 areas of study (Humanities, Business, Science, Global Perspectives)
14 Live Streaming Events – 1 hour each plus Q&A & Open Discussion
Access Global Learning Community in a dedicated Slack group made up of administrators, students and faculty focused on international education
Promotional Materials – GLF 2021
Specialized Faculty Development Workshops – Best practices in traditional International Education, Virtual IE, Synchronous Live Streaming, Building Campus Study Abroad Culture and Increasing Participation
Institution Report & Analytics (Number of registrants and users)
Events Calendar
Week 1
Monday, May 17th
GLFest Kickoff (Introductions, Overview, Announcements, Q&A) – 11:00 am EST
Live – England – Walking Tour of London – The Women of Westminster – 12:00 pm EST
Continued Conversation – 1:00 pm EST
SAA Open Meeting Room – 2:00 – 5:00 pm EST
Tuesday, May 18th
SAA Open Meeting Room – 9:00 – 10:30 am EST
Day Briefing – 10:30 am EST
Live – Israel/Palestine – Dual Narrative Experience – 11:00 am EST
Continued Conversation – 12:00 pm EST
Live – Colombia – Responsible Travel and Tourism – 3:00 pm EST
Continued Conversation – 4:00 pm EST
Wednesday, May 19th
SAA Open Meeting Room – 9:00 – 10:30 am EST
Day Briefing – 10:30 am EST
Workshop – Innovation in International Ed. – Building a Global Foundation – 11:00 am EST
Live – Spain – Walking Tour of Madrid – Writers’ District & Art Triangle – 12:15 pm EST
Continued Conversation – 1:15 pm EST
SAA Open Meeting Room – 2:15 – 5:00 pm EST
Thursday, May 20th
SAA Open Meeting Room – 9:00 – 11:30 am EST
Day Briefing – 11:30 am EST
Live – Italy – Jonian Dolphin Conservation – Presentation on Cetaceans – 12:00 pm EST
Continued Conversation – 1:00 pm EST
Live – Brazil – Conversations on Social Justice from Rio de Janeiro – 3:00 pm EST
Continued Conversation – 4:00 pm EST
SAA Open Meeting Room – 4:00 – 5:00 pm EST
Friday, May 21st
SAA Open Meeting Room – 9:00 – 10:30 am EST
Day Briefing – 10:30 am EST
Live – India – Introduction to India – 11:00 am EST
Continued Conversation – 12:00 pm EST
SAA Open Meeting Room – 2:00 – 5:00 pm EST
Live – Japan – Walking Tour of Tokyo – 8:00 pm EST
Saturday, May 22nd
Day Briefing – 11:30 am EST
Live – Greece – Walking with the gods around the Acropolis – 12:00 pm EST
Continued Conversation – 1:00 pm EST
Sunday, May 23rd
Day Briefing – 11:30 am EST
Live – Italy – Walking Tour of Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain and Pantheon – 12:00 pm EST
Continued Conversation – 1:00 pm EST
Week 2
Monday, May 24th
SAA Open Meeting Room – 9:00 – 10:30 am EST
Day Briefing – 10:30 am EST
Live – Athens Academy of Entrepreneurship – 11:00 am EST
Continued Conversation – 12:00 pm EST
SAA Open Meeting Room – 2:00 – 5:00 pm EST
Tuesday, May 25th
SAA Open Meeting Room – 9:00 – 10:30 am EST
Day Briefing – 10:30 am EST
Workshop – Risk Management – New Horizons & Innovative Solutions – 11:00 am EST
Live – Hungary- Budapest Walking Tour – 12:00 pm EST
Live – Lyon French Cooking Class – 1:15 pm EST
Continued Conversation – 2:15 pm EST
SAA Open Meeting Room – 3:00 – 5:00 pm EST
Wednesday, May 26th
SAA Open Meeting Room – 9:00 – 11:30 am EST
Day Briefing – 11:30 am EST
Live – Kwesi Ewoodzie Presents Ghana: History, Culture & Art – 12:00 pm EST
Continued Conversation – 1:00 pm EST
Live – Marvin Araya Presents Costa Rica: Sustainability & Culture – 3:00 pm EST
Continued Conversation – 4:00 pm EST
Thursday, May 27th
SAA Open Meeting Room – 9:00 – 10:30 am EST
Day Briefing – 10:30 am EST
Workshop – DEI Roadmap to Global Education- Accessibility for All – 11:00 am EST
Live – Ireland – Seminar on Dublin and Responsible Urban Tourism – 1:00 pm EST
Continued Conversation – 2:00 pm EST
SAA Open Meeting Room – 3:00 – 5:00 pm EST
Friday, May 28th
SAA Open Meeting Room – 9:00 – 11:30 am EST
Day Briefing – 11:30 am EST
France – Walking Tour of Paris – Black Paris – 12:00 pm EST
Continued Conversation – 1:00 pm EST
Costa Rica – Ecology & Preservation of Wildlife – 3:00 pm EST
Continued Conversation – 4:00 pm EST
Saturday, May 29th
Day Briefing – 11:30 am EST
Live – Italy – Walking Tour of Rome (Colosseum and Forum) – 12:00 pm EST
Continued Conversation – 1:00 pm EST
Live Italian Tiramisu Cooking Class – 1:30 pm EST
Sunday, May 30th
Day Briefing – 11:30 am EST
Live – Peru – Walking Tour of Cusco – 12:00 pm EST
GLFest Closing – 1:00 pm EST
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Join the Global Learning Fest Community Page -This is the location for daily group activities and conversations. Additionally, updates and the links to the live streaming events will be posted here.