University of Westminster Global Experience

Criteria:

• Taken part in a Global Experience of a minimum of 5 days either abroad or virtually, showing a keen interest to develop their cultural competencies during their studies by taking part in a Global Experience.

• Completed a Skills Reflection Workbook. These workbooks are designed specifically for students to reflect on and articulate their development during the Global Experience in the following skills:

• Cultural awareness - your understanding of the differences between yourself and people from other countries or other backgrounds, especially differences in attitudes and values.

• Self-awareness - the quality of being conscious of one's own feelings, character, etc.

• Adaptability – your ability to change your ideas or behaviour in order to deal with new situations successfully.

• Empathy - the ability to share another person's feelings and emotions as if they were your own.

• Confidence - feeling sure about your abilities, qualities, or ideas.

• Problem solving - the act or process of finding solutions to problems, especially by using a scientific or analytical approach.

• Independence - being able to manage yourself: taking initiative when required, knowing what needs to be done and doing it and taking ownership when things go wrong.