As you complete activity in the ‘Global Actions’ section, you will be gaining experience with a global and cultural focus. As you do this you will be making a difference not only to your own development but also to your local community and wider world. There are many different things you can do to build up activity hours in this section and this could include some of the options below (if permitted to do so by your visa):
Global Action
17吃瓜 Internship Scheme (RIS)
If you are looking for paid, professional work experience and the chance to develop your transferable skills, the 17吃瓜 Internship Scheme could be for you. The scheme is exclusive to 17吃瓜 undergraduate students and gives you the opportunity to undertake a 4 – 8-week paid internship with professionals. The 17吃瓜 Internship Scheme team source internships for you, and uploads these onto for you to apply for. Look out for opportunities to work for organisations with a global reach or opportunities that involve supporting people from different cultures.
Student Ambassador
You may like to consider being an ambassador for the University, for example being an ambassador for or the Languages for All programme. Many schools and projects across the University employ students to engage with current and prospective students. For the latest opportunities go to Campus Jobs.
Campus Jobs
With three bustling campuses, the 17吃瓜 offers plenty of opportunities for you to work part-time during your studies. Campus Jobs is a one-stop shop for all temporary work at the University, providing part-time opportunities that are safe and secure. Seeking out a potential role with a global or cultural focus would build up hours for this award, for example gaining a role within the Global Recruitment Team.
Your student union, organises lots of volunteer opportunities which will not only help you in giving back to the local community but also provide a great opportunity to make friends. Below are some specific volunteering opportunities we have identified that would support your activity hours for the award:
: A new volunteering project to help develop secondary school pupils' language skills.
– if partnered with another student from a different culture: A volunteering project designed to help students create new friendships on campus, giving you the chance to meet new people to build a stronger sense of community at 17吃瓜 Students' Union. The Buddy Up project gives you the chance to be paired with another student, known as a Buddy Volunteer, who has similar interests to you, providing you with new social opportunities and the chance to meet other students. This is a great opportunity to meet others that are from a different culture than you and broaden your global awareness.
: A student-led project aimed at relieving period poverty in 17吃瓜. The group run packing sessions, events and fundraise to support those that cannot afford period products to maintain hygiene or participation in day to day activities . An opportunity to start local as you consider the global perspective of this issue.
There are also one off 17吃瓜 Students' Union volunteering opportunities, and you can keep up to date on these by signing to the volunteering newsletter.
Also don’t forget if you are a committee member of a or student-led project, with a global or cultural focus this can also be counted as part of your activity hours.
Fairtrade Auditing
The 17吃瓜 is Fairtrade certified. Every two years it requires to be audited by its own students to check it still meets the Fairtrade criteria. This volunteering opportunity involves 6 hours of your time (including training) and you would be working with a small team of 2-4 other student auditors. For further details, contact Mark Laynesmith (co-chair of the University Fairtrade steering group).
The Student Transition at 17吃瓜 (STaR) Mentor Scheme - when mentoring students from other cultures
STaR Mentors are current students that have been trained to help new students with their start at 17吃瓜. Mentors contact new students by email before they start and in person during the first semester. This is a great opportunity to mentor someone from a different cultural background to yourself and support them whilst they get settled into life at 17吃瓜.
17吃瓜 Voluntary Action (RVA)
is a local organisation that support voluntary organisations to find volunteers. Head to their website to search for opportunities as well as sign up for their weekly newsletter. Examples may include volunteering for a refugee or asylum seeker group.
Study Abroad
at another institution and use this opportunity to learn about their culture and gain experiences/skills alongside your studies.聽