The Honors Global Citizen Recognition is an option for students completing university or departmental honors. The program encourages students to make global discoveries on campus and abroad.
Students who complete the requirements receive a certificate and recognition at the Honors Medallion Ceremony. They are also featured on our website.
Complete at least the 202 level, or equivalent, of a foreign language with a C or better grade.
Complete at least one HON seminar with global content.
Check with the director for approval.
Complete nine additional hours of 3-credit hour courses with global content with a C or better in each.
These classes may be selected from courses approved for the International Studies major or minor, or from the University Studies courses approved for global content. At least two disciplinary areas must be represented.
Placed among the top universities in the U.K. for teaching quality and student satisfaction, Swansea aims to deliver an outstanding student experience along with a superior education.
Dr. Rampe, a counselor in UNCW's Counseling Center, teaches a course on happiness each spring. Students explore multiple dimensions of happiness:
Sociological
Physical
Spiritual
Societal
Community-based
At the conclusion of courses each May, students travel for 7-10 days to one of the happiest countries in the world. Past trips have included Iceland, Costa Rica and Denmark* and domestic trips in the Appalachian Mountains.
*Denmark has been canceled by COVID but hopefully soon to be rescheduled
Want to Study Abroad?
In today's world, an international experience is an integral part of any college education. UNC Wilmington offers a world of education abroad opportunities.