Welcome to Global Learning's Cultural Education and Study Abroad Readiness (CESAR) Program!
Tomesha explores Milwaukee's Polish Cultural Festival
Global LAB’s Cultural Education and Study Abroad Readiness (CESAR) program provides intercultural learning and leadership training for Milwaukee youth populations that have historically been under-represented in study-abroad programs. The program provides opportunities for Milwaukee’s youth to broaden their understanding of the world; learning of diverse people and cultures both in their communities and city as well as globally.
Students attend cultural festivals and events in Milwaukee during the summer; have guest speakers from different cultures lead cross-cultural educational sessions for them during the year; and learn about the importance of having study abroad experiences during high school and college along with stategies for identifying resources and support to make these opportunities happen.
Students’ global and cultural understanding will be shared with their home communities through various outreach projects and reflective practices throughout the year, ranging from making and displaying cultural heritage trees, to hosting international meals, to arranging events at their schools to bring cultural programs to a broader audience during International Education week in November, to exploring various interactive technologies, including blogging, video and audio streaming, and online photo-journalism.