Global Studies at Pennington

I want all of our students to believe that their Pennington education prepares them to give back to the world rather than give them a leg up to get ahead in the world.” —Dr. William S. Hawkey, Head of school

Global Studies Mission and Outcomes

The mission of the Global Studies Program at The Pennington School, through the Global Studies certificate, travel opportunities, and campus-wide initiatives, is to support and enhance our informed, active, and ethical participation in global ideas, issues, and communities, both at home and abroad.

The outcomes of the program:

Exercise agency as informed, purposeful, and compassionate global citizens
Embrace diversity and the value a community derives from its differences as well as its shared humanity
Listen and speak with empathy and integrity
Explore the world with curiosity and receptivity, carrying forth an awareness of their own perspectives and a willingness to learn from the world outside their home environment

Global Opportunities

Past Opportunities

Past Opportunities

Lehigh University offers two global summer institutes for high school students. One is focused Global Entrepreneurship, and one focuses on Sustainability Leadership and Innovation. Information on both can be found here. Applications are due mid-March.
Indiana University’s Precollege Programs offer the Business is Global program, which will immerse students in the cultures and languages of East Asia, the Middle East and North Africa, Turkey, Russia, and Eastern Europe while exploring the intersection of business, language, and culture—this two-week program will bring to life the phrase “business is global.” Learn more.
United World College has a campus in the United States, in Montezuma, New Mexico. They offer a Global Leadership Forum, a summer youth leadership program that takes place on the campus in New Mexico, and offers experiential education to foster social justice at the local and global levels. Over the twenty-three day program, participants will grow as people and citizens of the world. Learn more.
The Brown Leadership Institute invites you to Rhode Island to explore ways to create positive change. It integrates three foundational components: study of a compelling academic topic, exploration of socially responsible leadership, and development of a meaningful action plan. Each participant chooses a focus topic to study, like Women and Leadership, Leadership and Conflict Resolution, Leadership and Global Engagement, Global Health, Immigration and Refugee Policy in the United States, or Leadership for Environmental Justice.
The National Student Leadership Conference has summer 2020 offerings all around the United States focusing on topics from International Business to Social Impact & Innovation.
The International Association for College Admission Counseling has put together a comprehensive list of programs for high school students offered at colleges and universities around the world. Many have application deadlines coming up so visit now!
The United World Colleges run globally focused boarding schools for 16-19 year olds, and currently occupy eighteen campuses on four continents. In addition to their school year offerings, they invite high school students to experience their campuses for summer programs on everything from sustainability to social justice to conflict resolution. Check out the options here.
Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth offers a range of residential summer programs, including at Princeton University (so students could attend as a day-camper).
The Summer Institute for the Gifted also offers residential options around the world, including day options at Princeton University.
The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia offers the Summer Global Leadership Summit, a week-long day camp that explores international topics and culminates in a day trip to Washington DC to meet policymakers.

View all current extracurricular opportunities for Global Studies students.

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Pennington students win Global Economic Forum competition!

On March 2, Global Studies students participated in the 2021 Global Economic Forum, sponsored by the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia. The 2021 forum brought teams of high school students together in a virtual mock competition for funding from the World Bank. Students were tasked with proposing projects to combat climate change and inequity. During a full-day conference, students presented their climate policy proposals to a panel of judges.

Pulitzer Center journalist presents on migration from the Caribbean islands

Melissa Noel, an award-winning multimedia Pulitzer Center journalist, delivered a presentation to Pennington students on February 5 over Zoom. Noel presented “Beyond the Barrels: How Migration Impacts Caribbean Children," her investigation into the human costs of economic migration from the island of Jamaica.

Global Studies and Applied Science Certificate Applications

Calling all sophomores! Considering a career, further study, or hobbies in the sciences or in the international world? Did you know that Pennington offers two signature academic certificate programs that can enrich your time at Pennington and help you connect with others who enjoy similar pursuits? Applications are now open to ALL interested sophomores for the Global Studies Certificate Program and the Applied Science Certificate Program. Focused on the practical sciences and on global citizenship, these programs offer specialized courses and extracurricular opportunities to help you explore and deepen your interests.

Applications are due February 19, 2021; programs begin during spring of your sophomore year and culminate in an academic certificate awarded with your diploma at your graduation. Questions should go to Dr. Sisserson (Global Studies), or Ms. Wirsig (Applied Science).

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