Key Message - Global

The College at Brockport provides academic and co-curricular opportunities that develop students’ awareness of our diverse and yet increasingly interconnected world, cultivating the perspective and tolerance essential for responsible global citizenship. With more than 60 study abroad programs in 20 countries, The College at Brockport offers students opportunities to gain first-hand knowledge of other cultures, political structures and traditions, learning from other cultures even while they serve as ambassadors for their own. Through their travels, students develop a greater understanding of the global economy, the value of diplomacy, and the increasing interdependence of nations. Their diverse experiences and new ideas enrich community dialogue. Ongoing initiatives and programs such as the Presidential Fellows, which brings visiting faculty to campus to share their diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives; Delta College, which encourages self-exploration and development through experiential learning and internships; the American Democracy Project with its focus on civic literacy; and many others. The College at Brockport is committed to educating students within a broad global context, encouraging the thoughtful open-mindedness and energetic confidence that will serve them well throughout their lives as citizens of the world.