PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The 5 components center around the Global Collaboration Experience.
All components to be completed by graduation.
Description of Requirements
Students must complete all five requirements to graduate with Global Scholar distinction.
Global Collaboration Experience
Complete one or more global collaboration experiences:
Langauge Studies
Reach the highest level offered of a World Language or proven language proficiency.
You must reach the highest level of one of these courses or reach proven fluency with bilingual proficiency certificate or seal.
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Chinese 5 or AP Chinese
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French 5 or AP French
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Latin 5 or AP Latin
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Spanish 5 or AP Spanish
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ASL 4
Civic Engagement
Engage in the Rotary Club of Edina
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Interact Club Participation
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Study Abroad with Rotary International Youth Exchange or Global Scholars travel-based experience.
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Attend 3 or more Rotary Club of Edina Meetings/events
Other Pre-Approved Civic Service
Capstone Course & Project
Complete a 1-semesterGlobal Scholars Capstone course involving a project focused on a UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG).
The Capstone will:
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Address a global issue, focusing on local impacts and actionable steps.
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Explore the global impact in a country of your choice.
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Include an action item such as volunteering, engaging in an internship, or creating awareness about the issue.
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Engage with a global and/or local contact to further the project.
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Create a final project (e.g., article, photo essay, podcast, website) with the freedom to choose your own format. Creativity is encouraged!
Community Building
Attend monthly meetings with your fellow Global Scholars to enhance your global competency
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International guest speakers
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Rotary service projects
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Hear about travel and study abroad opportunities
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Learn about post-secondary options
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Fun community