GLOBAL STUDIES PROGRAM
WATKINSON SCHOOL
2026/27 Global Studies Diploma Program
From our summer reading, The Truth About Immigration, to our trip to the MASS MoCA contemporary art museum and the Seniors' Capstone Projects, the students are engaging, connecting, and creating.
Summer Reading 2026
This summer, we will explore one of the most debated global issues today: immigration. In The Truth About Immigration: Why Successful Societies Welcome Newcomers, Zeke Hernandez challenges common assumptions and uses research, data, and real-world examples to argue that immigration is overwhelmingly beneficial to societies. Rather than presenting immigrants as either “villains” or “victims,” Hernandez asks us to think critically about their economic, cultural, and political impact.
LIVE, LEARN AND LEAVE A MARK AT WATKINSON SCHOOL
Engaging students in service and academic learning at home and abroad, interdisciplinary, and housed in an environmentally-efficient building, Watkinson’s Global Studies program embodies the school’s mission to develop in students “the power to shape their lives and the world around them.” Learn More
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Global Studies Events
"An overarching theme throughout all of the events I attended this trimester seemed to be a call for love and compassion for all, and a plea for open dialogue and respect for all viewpoints." Sam V '18, Global Studies Diploma Student
The goal of the Global Studies Program is to develop active, engaged global citizens. To expose ourselves to new ideas and opinions, we host speakers at Watkinson School, Skype with experts around the world, and travel to talks, plays, conferences, and more. Check out our full list of events this year.
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WHAT WE DO
ENGAGE
Learning from others and sharing our work both on campus and beyond is an essential part being knowledgeable and effective world citizens.
SERVICE
We partner with people locally and across the globe to learn while we serve others. Check out our work supporting sustainability, education, and public health initiatives.
TRAVEL
We travel to develop a deeper understanding and respect for diverse people and cultures. Learn more about our trips to Arizona, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Jordan, and Uganda.
CONTACT US
If there is anything you would like to know about the Global Studies Program or Watkinson School, please get in touch.
