The Global Classroom: ‘We are the Dreamers of Dreams’

This reflection explores my experiences with the University of Technology Sydney’s (UTS) International Studies program, emphasising the transformative power of The Global Classroom initiative. By integrating language learning, cultural immersion, and overseas study, the program provided students wi...

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Main Author: David S. G. Goodman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: UTS ePRESS 2025-01-01
Series:PORTAL: Journal of Multidisciplinary International Studies
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Online Access:https://epress.lib.uts.edu.au/journals/index.php/portal/article/view/9452
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description This reflection explores my experiences with the University of Technology Sydney’s (UTS) International Studies program, emphasising the transformative power of The Global Classroom initiative. By integrating language learning, cultural immersion, and overseas study, the program provided students with life-changing opportunities that fostered adaptability, cultural understanding, and global citizenship. My own journey—from shaping the program’s early years to working abroad—reinforced the importance of international education, both for students and educators.
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spelling doaj-art-9a45f73b212b49b18e92bb0ccb15cf092025-01-22T05:12:19ZengUTS ePRESSPORTAL: Journal of Multidisciplinary International Studies1449-24902025-01-01201-210.5130/pjmis.v20i1-2.9452The Global Classroom: ‘We are the Dreamers of Dreams’David S. G. Goodman0Chinese Politics, Department of Government and International Relations, University of Sydney.And, Head of the Department of China Studies at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University in Suzhou, China This reflection explores my experiences with the University of Technology Sydney’s (UTS) International Studies program, emphasising the transformative power of The Global Classroom initiative. By integrating language learning, cultural immersion, and overseas study, the program provided students with life-changing opportunities that fostered adaptability, cultural understanding, and global citizenship. My own journey—from shaping the program’s early years to working abroad—reinforced the importance of international education, both for students and educators. https://epress.lib.uts.edu.au/journals/index.php/portal/article/view/9452International StudiesUTSThe Global ClassroomStudy AbroadGlobal Citizenship
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The Global Classroom: ‘We are the Dreamers of Dreams’
PORTAL: Journal of Multidisciplinary International Studies
International Studies
UTS
The Global Classroom
Study Abroad
Global Citizenship
title The Global Classroom: ‘We are the Dreamers of Dreams’
title_full The Global Classroom: ‘We are the Dreamers of Dreams’
title_fullStr The Global Classroom: ‘We are the Dreamers of Dreams’
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title_short The Global Classroom: ‘We are the Dreamers of Dreams’
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UTS
The Global Classroom
Study Abroad
Global Citizenship
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