Student Involvement Opportunities

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The Global Engagement and Leadership Experience (GELE) brings together international and U.S. students to positively impact campus climate and society by inspiring Penn State Students -- future leaders -- to transform themselves into globally engaged and responsible citizens.

Join in for a two and half day (off-campus) mini-conference on global culture and leadership. Penn State students from around the world engage in courageous conversations and workshops on culture, globalization, and leadership around the world. GELE participants will participate in a service project and the opportunity to be involved in a international showcase.

  • GELE - Spring 2012:   March 16-18, 2012
  • GELE - Fall 2012:   Dates To Be Announced (Applications accepted in September 2012).

GELE Learning Objectives

  • Hear, describe, and discuss issues from a global perspectives
  • Gain confidence to communicate within multinational environments to achieve goals
  • Identify, interpret, and apply knowledge of cultural differences in leadership
  • Contribute to a student initiated global Penn State community by leading in bridging the gap between U.S. and international students.

What GELE past participants have to say about GELE

"I learned that there is nothing separating any of us as students of Penn State other than ourselves. GELE is an expectation harbinger for peace."

"I thought this program was excellent and would strongly encourage students to participate next year."

"I think this program is fantastic. I've never had such close relationships with people from different countries with different cultures."

Applications

The online application for GELE is not currently available.

  • The Spring Application period will be open from January 9th, 2012 through February 3rd, 2012. Applications submitted during this time frame will be given priority. Applications received after this deadline may not be accepted.
  • The Fall Application period is usually open during September.

More information

For more information about the GELE program, please contact