Creating Global Citizens for a global economy Students Going Global Creating Global Citizens for a global economy P.O. Box 383 Southfield, MI 48037 info@studentsgoingglobal.org www.StudentsGoingGlobal.org “The World is a Book…”

What is Students Going Global? A 501(c)(3)Charitable, Nonprofit Organization An initiative to increase global education and awareness “I was not meant for one corner; the whole world is my native land.”

Our Goals To create global citizens for a global economy To help students embrace diversity and celebrate differences To equip students with the knowledge to succeed in an interconnected world To prepare students to meet the challenges of the 21st century global economy To show students the world

Our Mission & Vision Mission – Students Going Global is a global initiative to increase global education and awareness and make Educational Tours Abroad possible for disadvantaged youth in underserved cities nationwide. Vision – To see a world where every stellar, disadvantaged high school student has an opportunity to become a global citizen and travel out of the country on an educational tour abroad and open their eyes to a world of new possibilities.

How We Do It Global Literacy Training Educational Tours Abroad Youth Development Programs Community Outreach Projects Partnerships with High Schools & Community Organizations

Educational Tours Abroad We partnered with EF Educational Tours: www.eftours.com Traveling with EF Educational Tours Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player embedded&v=uW8IORYNDIc #1 Leader in the industry Over 50 years of experience A Fully Accredited Institution “Better to see something once than hear about it a thousand times.” Asian Proverb

Youth Development Programs Youth Development Programs -All six programs are student-centered & global education centered year-round programs, and each program provides an opportunity for students to travel abroad International Student Ambassador’s Leadership Program International College Bound Program International Space Camp Program International Cultural Club Program International Young Entrepreneur’s Club Program International STEM Program “If we teach today’s students as we taught yesterdays, we rob them of tomorrow.” ~John Dewey

Community Outreach Projects The We Care Project Literacy First Project Students Going Global Media Project Adopt a Block Project Safe on the Block Project A Greener Detroit Project “A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.” Nelson Mandela

Benefits for Students Broaden economic and career prospects Make new discoveries and global connections Learn to succeed in an interconnected world & global economy See the world as you’ve never seen it before “It is difficult to imagine all that you can be when you have a very limited view.” ~Iris Ware “The single greatest gift you can give your children today is to raise them with a global mindset.” ~Perry Yeatman, co-author of Get Ahead by Going Abroad

Benefits for High Schools & Community Organizations Develop your future pool of talent Produce leaders with a built in global perspective Produce students ready to tackle and meet 21st century challenges Transition students from at risk to risk takers “A mind that is stretched by new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.” Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.

Get Involved Students Apply Contact Us Parents & Community Conscious Individuals Donate Volunteer More Ways to Support Our Work Businesses & Foundations Sponsor Us Provide grant funding or donate items Community Organizations & High Schools Partner with Us Recommend Students “Small acts, when multiplied by all of us, can transform the lives of kids across the world.” ~Howard Zinn

“The 21st century calls for new, innovative and creative means of educating our youth. We can no longer limit learning to a classroom.” Sharreen Hardy, Founder Students going global Expanding minds, hearts & horizons Sharreen@studentsgoingglobal.org