Walking around Istanbul, it’s hard not to feel connected to the incredibly diverse history which has moulded this city. Coexisting [ … ]
Category: FieldTrips
For several reasons, we have always considered international field trips vital for students. These can include:
1. To give exposure to different cultures and ways of life: to provide students with the opportunity to learn about and experience different cultures by being physically in the place. DEN believes this broadens their understanding of the world and helps them develop a more global perspective.
2. An international field trip can be an excellent opportunity to practice communication skills with colleagues with whom they must spend several days in a real-world setting.
3. It allows students to learn about different industries and career paths they may not have been exposed to before. This will help them to explore potential career options and gain valuable professional experience.
4. An international field trip can be a challenging but rewarding experience that helps students to grow personally and gain confidence. It can be an excellent way for students to learn more about themselves and their capabilities.
We have employed different methods: synchronous and asynchronous online learning, with students collaborating and with a member of staff through techniques of co-mentoring and co-creation.
Field Trip to Turkey: demystify the common perceptions
On the 23rd of November, my classmates and I embarked on a transformative journey to Istanbul, Turkey, marking the beginning [ … ]
Experience the power of collaborative learning with thoughtful co-creativity.
A few days after the field trip to Thailand has ended, it’s good to take a step back and consider [ … ]
Mastering the art of effective communication and fostering cooperation across diverse landscapes and cultures
From the moment I enrolled in the “Democratic Engagement in an International Context” module, the anticipation of what lay ahead [ … ]
The significance of learning beyond the context of a lecture
The past 11 weeks have prepared us for two goals: cultivating international collaborations and expanding our knowledge globally. When I [ … ]
Journey to be a Global Citizen: First station: Thailand
“If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you.” — Anonymous. I’d like to start my blog by citing a [ … ]
Istanbul Reflections
I was excited to return to Istanbul to see a city I fell in love with 4 years ago. The [ … ]
Istanbul: The City that resides between two continents, A reflection of its political and cultural landscape and identity
The city of Istanbul, situated at the intersection of Europe and Asia, possesses a distinctive political landscape shaped by its [ … ]
A Tangible Paradox
The most fascinating aspect of Istanbul is its duality and contradiction. It’s the fact that East meets West, where a [ … ]
Istanbul: Enriching Education Experience
Having travelled to Istanbul before, this trip showed me a different side to Türkiye. The diaspora in the UK and [ … ]
Vietnam: nerve-wracking experience turned into an incredible journey
I recently went on a field trip to Hanoi, Vietnam, with the University of Westminster. This was my first time [ … ]
My reflection on the field trip: a mutual learning experience
My name is Trinh. I am a third-year student at Hanoi University in Vietnam. It was a great honour for [ … ]