Global Village Learning Community
Global: Involving the entire world
Village: A community of people smaller than a town
The Global Village Learning Community is open to BGSU students from all majors across colleges interested in meeting and learning about people from other countries and cultures. This unique and dynamic community is fueled by cross-cultural conversation, fun times, friendship, and moments of discovery.
Motto: LIVE. LEARN. EXPLORE THE WORLD
Community Highlights
- Interact with U.S. and international students.
- Develop cross-cultural understanding and communication.
- Participate in an event-/service-based course (RESC 2000G), and organize events related to global themes.
- Attend various university and community events that are relevant to the Global Village mission to learn about global affairs and cultures.
- Celebrate cultural events from different nations.
Engaging Experiences
Engaging Experiences
- Day trips around Bowling Green and Northwest Ohio.
- Weekend educational trips to cities such as Chicago, Washington D.C., Detroit, Columbus, and New York City.
- Celebrate events organized by BGSU international student groups.
- Organize events for BGSU students.
Celebrate national holidays like Valentines Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and others from around the world.
How to Apply
The Global Village learning community is open to all students (including new incoming first-year and transfer students) and there is NO COST to join the community. You may also join if you are a member of another learning community, but we do ask that if you join our LC you commit to engaging in all required activities.
- Apply here and login with your BGSU username and password
- Click on Add a New Community Enrollment Request and choose your desired community and academic year/term
After you have submitted your request to join a community, you will receive an email from the community director.
Learn More
The Global Village community is founded on the ideal of respect, and appreciation for the unique and diverse perspectives held by its members. With opportunities to share culture, to express new ideas, and develop long-lasting friendships, the Global Village is truly a unique and special community.
Core Values
- Learn through intentional and organic interaction
- Respect cultural differences, embrace them through questions and smiles
- Listen to your friends earnestly
- Have fun
- Always lend a helping hand
- Network with the BGSU and Bowling Green communities
- Be active
- Create experiences
Participate in Other Organizations
Members of the Global Village learning community take advantage of the numerous international student organizations on campus.
- African People's Association
- Asian Communities United
- BG Pickup Soccer
- Black Student Union
- Caribbean Association
- Chinese Students Scholars Association
- Four C’s Program (Cross Cultural Communication Connection)
- French Club
- German Club
- India Student Association
- International Business Association
- International Relations Organization
- Italian Club
- Japanese Club
- Korean Student Association
- Latino Student Union
- Latino Dance Association (Sunday's at the Rec)
- Middle East Studies Association
- Model United Nations
- Net Impact BGSU
- Russian Club
- Saudi Student Association
- Spanish Club
- World Student Association
- World Student Association Career Networks
Countries that have been represented in Global Village
- China
- Dominican Republic
- Ethiopia
- Ghana
- Great Britain
- Hong Kong
- India
- Japan
- Korea
- Nigeria
- Saudi Arabia
- Taiwan
- Wales
The wisdom to perceive the interconnectedness of all life and living.
The courage not to fear or deny difference; but to respect and strive to understand people of different cultures and to grow from encounters with them.
The compassion to maintain an imaginative empathy that reaches beyond one's immediate surroundings and extends to those suffering in distant places.
These qualities are essential elements of global citizenship.
- Daisaku Ikeda
Related Courses
There are two required core courses for Global Village
- Field Experience (RESC 2000G) | is an arranged event/service-based class that is held in both fall and spring semesters. The class requires students to participate in a set number of University and community events/ service activities relevant to the Global Village mission. Members MUST enroll in this one-credit course in every semester of their Global Village enrollment.
- In addition, students will also chose a second academic class applicable to University requirements, such as Introduction to International Studies (INST 2000) or World Regional Geography (GEOG 1210 or GEOG 1220).
Other classes offered in the Global Village LC include Academic Writing (GSW 1110) and Relational Communication in Transnational Contexts (INST 2100).
Global Village Council
Members of the Global Village have a unique leadership opportunity! They are responsible for planning social and educational events such as: International Game Night, International Film Nights, and International Dinners. These leaders within the community play a vital role in developing camaraderie and relationships that stretch the globe. If you are interested in the Global Village Council, e-mail Vibha Bhalla
LIVE AND LEARN WITH STUDENTS WHO SHARE YOUR PASSION
Join one of our Learning or Theme Communities and take advantage of unique opportunities designed to help you succeed in your personal, professional and academic lives. These communities are comprised of students who share a major or common interest.
Updated: 10/23/2026 09:15PM