- Email
GSE@biola.edu - Location
Global Student Lounge (Student Union Building, Upper Level)
Published by this Department
- Global students thriving in a more globally minded community.
- Celebrating and giving voice to the diverse cultures and stories of Biola's global students, faculty and staff.
- Students aren鈥檛 the only globals on campus! Meet 91制片厂 faculty and staff who grew up in countries and cultures around the world.
Mission & Vision
Our vision for Global Student Engagement (GSE) is global students thriving in a more globally minded community at 91制片厂.
We exist to serve, equip, and empower global students toward whole-person, intercultural development. We do this by:
- Providing transition services to California and Biola University, including orientations and workshops
- Connecting global students to a network of university and community resources
- Offering cultural awareness events for the entire Biola community
- Facilitating opportunities to build community among global students
- Empowering students in intercultural identity development
Who are Global Students?
Here at 91制片厂, "global students" refers to students who have spent a significant period of their developmental years in a country or culture other than the U.S. Some examples are F1 Visa students, missionary kids (MKs) and third culture kids (TCKs).
- Over 600 global students attend Biola University
- More than 30 faculty/staff are originally from countries outside the U.S.
- 70+ home countries are represented
- Dozens of languages are spoken here every day
Global Studnet Orientation
Receive transition support, get connected to resources, and build friendships as you begin your journey at 91制片厂.
GSE Community
Learn about ways to build community with other global students at 91制片厂.
Global Student Resources
Find various resources to support you on your journey as a Biola global student with the links below.