The Global Graduate Preparatory Program (abbreviated GradPrep) is the pre-graduate global preparation and fellowship program for positive change agents. The GradPrep Global Immersion Module (GIM) is the international module that fosters global awareness. GIM will strengthen your leadership development, service and global awareness acumen.

GLOBAL IMMERSION MODULE (GIM) – Expand your global horizons.

The date for GIM 2011 will be published shortly. You can join the GIM listserv to be notified when the application system goes live.

Those selected to participate in GIM will travel to another country for approximately two weeks and participate in an international internship opportunity, community service and cross-cultural fellowship. The program allows pre-graduates, current graduate students, and alumni to develop confidence in using their degrees to positively impact education, the marketplace and the global community at large. GIM also includes a basic foreign language immersion course and cultural activities. Through the integration of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) methods, our leadership team evolves the program each year to ensure we are functioning at optimal levels of innovation and quality that the new global business landscape demands.

FORTIFY YOUR GLOBAL EXPERIENCE

Depending on the country, GIM participants will have the opportunity to intern in functional a variety of functional areas.

IMPACTING THE COMMUNITY

Each GIM participant will complete a community service project as it will be another way for participants to impact.

INVEST IN YOUR GLOBAL ACUMEN

The GIM Application process includes the completion of an online application and an interview with our leadership. The application fee for the program is $50. If selected into the GIM program, the tuition is $99, due at the time you are awarded a place within the program. These fees are non-refundable, as donations to U.S. non-profits are irrevocable and non-refundable. You will then participate in our fundraising events to help cover the costs of your trip and flight. For more information about GIM 2011, please join our listserv.

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY

Those chosen to participate in GIM will fulfill “The 3 C’s”- Capability, Collaboration and Character” by demonstrating a commitment to The Global Graduate Preparatory Program and international relations. Applicants must also explain how they are positive change agents within society.