Global Studies

List of 3 items.

• Global Leaders

  The Global Leadership Program, housed within the Alexander Clark Institute for Advanced Studies and in partnership with Millsaps College, is a transformative experience that prepares students to become thoughtful, engaged leaders in an interconnected world. Anchored by four pillars (Cultural and Historical Literacy, Social Justice, Stewardship and Conservation, and Global Issues), the program challenges students to engage deeply with the world around them. Beginning in the fall of their 10th-grade year, a select cohort of students embarks on a journey that includes coursework, research, and international experiences. A key highlight is a cohort trip to Mérida, Mexico and the Yucatan, where students immerse themselves in the region’s rich culture and language, explore Maya ruins, and collaborate with a nonprofit biocultural reserve. The program empowers students to become impactful leaders equipped to address global challenges and drive meaningful change.

• Global Voices

  Global Voices introduces Lower School students to the people, traditions, and cultures that make our community and our world so diverse. Throughout the year, members of our community join classrooms to share their stories, traditions, and experiences with students. Through music, dance, celebrations, games, presentations, and hands-on activities, students explore cultures and traditions while building meaningful connections with the people around them.

  
  

  By learning directly from those who share their experiences, students gain a deeper appreciation for different cultures while discovering the similarities that connect us all. These experiences encourage curiosity, build understanding, and help students see the world from new perspectives that extend far beyond the classroom.

  
  

  Global Voices serves as the foundation of the Global Studies program, bringing the world into Lower School classrooms and inspiring students to continue exploring, learning, and connecting with the diverse communities around them.

  
  
  

• Travel Thursdays

  Everyone in the St. Andrew's community knows what Travel Thursday means. For more than 20 years, this beloved tradition has invited students to spend their Thursday lunch period exploring the world together. Each week, the Science Lecture Hall transforms into a gathering place where students and faculty share stories from recent Global Studies trips, introduce countries and cultures, discuss current global events, and celebrate international traditions.

  
  

  What began as a small group of curious students and teachers meeting in a classroom has grown into a weekly event for both Middle and Upper School students. At its heart, Travel Thursday is a simple but powerful idea: students learning from other students. Add a few slices of pizza, and you've got one of the most cherished parts of life at St. Andrew's.