Global Distinction at Valencia College

Global Distinction at Valencia College The mission of Global Distinction is to prepare students to live and work in an interdependent and m Please see the Global Citizen Handbook for more details.

By the end of the program students will be able to...

1) demonstrate an awareness of the interconnectedness of Local and Global Issues.
2) identify issues from cross-cultural perspectives.
3) engage effectively in cross-cultural interactions. Program Pathway

Prospective students can choose between two pathways for completion of the program. Tier #1 โ€“ Global Ambassador

In order to become a Globa

l Ambassador, students are required to complete Milestones 1 and 2 in the VGD Canvas space. Milestone 1 includes program overview and orientation activities
Milestone 2 includes internationalized course requirements and co-curricular requirements

Upon completion of Tier #1, the SAGE Office will provide students with a certificate of completion, small graduation gift, and would be glad to provide a letter of recommendation for any future endeavors. Please see the Global Ambassador Handbook for more details. Tier #2 โ€“ Global Citizen

In order to become a Global Citizen, students are required to complete Milestones 1-3 in the VGD Canvas space. Milestone 1 includes program overview and orientation activities
Milestone 2 includes internationalized course requirements and co-curricular requirements
Milestone 3 includes a capstone project in consultation with a VGD Advisor

Upon completion of Tier #2, the SAGE Office will provide students with a certificate of completion, small graduation gift, and would be glad to provide a letter of recommendation for any future endeavors. In addition, students will receive a medallion that can be worn at graduation and a Global Distinction notation on their official transcript. We reserve the right to remove content, as well as block users who continue to violate our guidelines.

โ–ถ  Join us for a Valencia/US premiere of Brazilian filmmaker Elisa Tolomelli's latest film (Tira 5 Cartas / Pick 5 Cards...
10/31/2023

โ–ถ Join us for a Valencia/US premiere of Brazilian filmmaker Elisa Tolomelli's latest film (Tira 5 Cartas / Pick 5 Cards)!

This film was released in theaters in Brazil in September and is an amazing opportunity for Valencia students, staff and community to watch it on the big screen on West Campus and Osceola Campus. ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

There will be a pre-film reception (6:00-7:00 pm) with a musician and Brazilian sweet and savory snacks, and the film will start at 7:00pm! ๐ŸŽญ

Come Join US! ๐ŸŽ‰

We are very excited to share Miguel's journey at Valencia College and the amazing things he accomplished during his time...
05/23/2022

We are very excited to share Miguel's journey at Valencia College and the amazing things he accomplished during his time as a VGD Student. Congratulations, dear Miguel!!!

The Study Abroad and Global Experiences (SAGE) office is excited to share the journey of Miguel Bermรบdez โ€” a Valencia College student who recently earned his Global Citizen Distinction as part of the Valencia Global Distinction (VGD) program. Miguel recently graduated from Valencia and is seeking...

04/30/2022

We are very excited and happy for our Spring 2022 VGD Global Citizen Graduates. Please join us in congratulating our students.๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿฅณ

04/30/2022

We are very excited and happy for our Spring 2022 VGD Global Ambassadors Graduates. Please join us in congratulating our students.๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿฅณ

04/09/2022

Congratulations dear Esteban Bรกez-Solรก for presenting today your VGD Capstone project during the Latin American Latinx Studies Symposium at Rollins College.๐Ÿ…๐Ÿ™Œ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽŠ

03/01/2022
02/28/2022

Discover unique opportunities at Engage โ€“ Student Development | Valencia College! Find and attend events, browse and join organizations, and showcase your involvement.

Follow us on Instagram! Tell your friends and classmates about us. Our goal this semester is to let everyone at Valencia...
08/26/2021

Follow us on Instagram! Tell your friends and classmates about us. Our goal this semester is to let everyone at Valencia know about our amazing VGD program. Please help us spread the word! :-)๐ŸŒŽ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿฅณ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿฅ‡

This weekend we are celebrating all our VGD Graduates that earned the Global Ambassador and Global Citizen distinctions ...
05/07/2021

This weekend we are celebrating all our VGD Graduates that earned the Global Ambassador and Global Citizen distinctions during fall 2020 and spring 2021.

Here is the list of VGD graduates:

Ms. Staphana Edouard, Ms. Nadia Vidal, Ms. Charleigh Walker, Ms. Paige Bero, Ms. Uyen Le, Mr. Brent Marrero Pagan, Ms. Maria Eduarda de Azevedo, Mr. Christopher Dion, Mr. Sebastian Valenzuela, Mr. Juan Diego Espinoza and Ms. Fabiana Alcala.

Students that obtained the VGD Distinction by completing the Honors Global Studies track are: Ms. Lauren Valencia Teran and Mr. John Baldwin.

Let's give a big round of applause to all our VGD Graduates!!

Note: Thank you to the students that sent us their photos. ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐ŸŽ“

Dear Students, enjoy your weekend and spring break ahead with Gratitude -
03/05/2021

Dear Students, enjoy your weekend and spring break ahead with Gratitude -

A Moving Art original short. This inspirational video was well responded at TED conferences and filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg motivates those around him as h...

03/05/2021

Valencia Global Distinction Students please remember that you can complete all the 15 co-curricular points required for the distinction by attending any of the events listed on the VGD Co-Curricular Calendar:

Address

1800 S. Kirkman Road
Orlando, FL
32825

Opening Hours

Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+14075821380

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