Live in I-House
You may satisfy the intercultural experience requirement by being an involved resident of International House.
What is International House?
International House (I-House) is a residence on U of A's North Campus that houses both international and Canadian students. A member of International Houses Worldwide, the residence is an "intentional community built upon respect and openness that fosters global citizenship, socially responsible leadership and enduring friendships."
How long do I need to live in International House?
A minimum of one academic year.
Is residency at International House enough?
No. To satisfy the intercultural experience requirement, you must be involved in the International House (I-House) community. You can be:
- An involved I-House resident: you can do online Orientation, attend I-House events and meetings, help out, get involved through the I-House Community Council, and even plan your own events.
- A member of the Facilitation Team (FT): FT is a group of volunteer residents who run the I-House Community Council, I-House's residence association, and spearhead programming and initiatives in I-House.
- A staff person in I-House: you can be a Resident Assistant (RA) or Global Learning Assistant (GLA): an RA lives on each floor in I-House, and Global Learning Assistants are hired each Summer.
How do I ensure my International House residency is recognized by the CIL?
Involvement in I-House is measured by participation in the GLIDe program. You must participate in 50 or more hours of GLIDe programming and submit a for each of the times you are participating or contributing in I-House. The Global Education Specialist (I-House) will issue a letter of recognition after you have submitted all of your GLIDe reflections. You can then attach this letter to your CIL claim in the .
Questions about GLIDe? Email ihouse@ualberta.ca.