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Global Awareness Programme
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n this time of heightened interconnectivity, whether virtual or physical, the world has become smaller, and different nations and cultures often come together to work towards a common goal. Because of this, global awareness is necessary, as students need to be aware of their civic duties – both internationally and locally – and respect and understand the diverse cultures, races and religions they will come into contact with in order to be academic and social successes.
Thus, the purpose behind the Global Awareness Programme is to create global citizens among SIM students in a move to ensure a more inclusive, just and peaceful society, whether it is in daily, mundane decisions, or actions that can make a difference in the lives of people across the globe.
Summer Exchange Programme SIM offers exchange programmes with many partner universities worldwide, where students have the opportunity to explore diverse courses and engage in discourse with an international pool of academics. Let us hear from two students on their Summer Exchange experiences!
Vaithyanathan Soundarya Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Economics, SIM-UOL Programme: London School of Economics and Political Science Online Summer School
What was your experience like? I was fortunate enough to be awarded a scholarship by the Office of Global Learning at SIM for completing a Financial Markets at the London School of Economics (LSE) Summer School. My experience during the London School of Economics and Political Science Online Summer School was one of the most fruitful experiences in my student journey, and the best way for my summer holidays to start off. The presence of experienced faculty and interactive classes and lectures over the course of the programme enhanced my learning journey and improved my understanding about various subject matters and concepts that I was previously unaware of. I am extremely grateful for this opportunity as it has equipped me with newfound knowledge, skills and experiences.
What takeaways do you have? My experience taught me the importance of not just attending lectures and classes, but to also understand the intuition behind each concept, and learn beyond prescribed readings and
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lecture material for a deeper understanding. I have also learnt to prioritise building skills and gathering various experiences apart from attending lectures, which enabled me to be part of a holistic journey during the programme. I am glad for receiving access to various skills and well-being workshops, which helped me enhance certain skills side-by-side while learning, as well.
How did this experience equip you better for the working world? During lectures and classes, we were encouraged to actively interact with professors and fellow students, which provided opportunities to connect with students from different parts of the world and be part of a global experience in the process. Apart from lectures, skill building workshops like the Financial Modelling course offered by the school office was also extremely helpful in offering insights into real-world scenarios and desirable problem-solving and quantitative skills. This has equipped me better for the working world and motivated me to improve my quantitative skills as part of the learning process.
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