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GLOBAL STUDIES PROGRAM

WATKINSON SCHOOL

2024/25 Global Studies Diploma Program
From our summer reading, Caste: The Origins of Our Discontent to our trip to MASS MoCA and the Seniors' Capstone Projects, the students are engaging, connecting, and creating.

 

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Announcing Our 2024
Summer Reading

Our work in Global Studies is deeply rooted in promoting human rights. Returning to our summer reading this year is Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson. Caste provides important historical context to understand the role of race, class, and caste play in society.

 

The new movie, Origin, based on the book has inspired our return to the book from a few years back. Our work with the book and visiting speakers will allow us to apply an anti-racist and inclusive lens to the work we do now and in the future.

Check Out the Assignment

Our Previous Summer Readings

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.

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CONTACT US

If there is anything you would like to know about the Global Studies Program or Watkinson School, please get in touch.

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