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The Global Summer Institute

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The Global Summer Institute is an immersive interdisciplinary summer experience that explores the creative approaches to solving real-world challenges in business, organizations, and non-profits both domestically and abroad! Whether you are an entrepreneur, intrapreneur, or exploring your professional path this will help you grow professionally and personally.

What's In It For You?

Work with a global organization to help them solve a unique business challenge

Explore the history and culture of a Different Country

Explore creative ways to think critically

Develop your global mindset

Network with local and domestic entrepreneurs and business leaders

Explore our global map to see where our Roadrunners have ventured, innovated, and left their entrepreneurial footprints!

2025 Institute Dates

Program Dates: May 20, 2025 - July 24, 2025 (Institute meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 AM - 12:00PM)

Trip: July 12-19, 2025

Week 1 May 20th, 9 am - 12 pm May 23rd, 9 am - 12 pm	Let's Get It Started/Research with Purpose How has your past shaped where you are today? Introduction to Google Portfolio Types of Research/Data Collection/Analysis of Data
Week 2 May 27th, 9 am - 12 pm May 29th, 9 am - 12 pm	Teamwork makes the dream work, right?
Week 3 June 3rd, 9 am - 12 pm June 5th, 9 am - 12 pm	Finding Your Place in a Cross-Generational team Local Immersion Sunny’s All- Day Brunch and Bar
Week 4 June 10th, 9 am - 12 pm June 12th, 9 am - 12 pm	Present Like a Pro: Mastering Confident Communication
Week 5 June 17th, 9 am - 12 pm June 19th, 9 am - 12 pm	Presentations & Credit Confidence *Experian Trek - Austin TX 8am-4pm
Week 6 June 24th, 9 am - 12 pm June 26th, 9 am - 12 pm	The Power of Authentic Presence
Week 7 July 1st, 9 am - 12 pm July 3rd, no class	You Belong Here
Week 8 July 8th, 9 am - 12 pm July 10th, 9 am - 12 pm	Wellness Matters *Downtown Wellness Trek 9am-4pm
NEW YORK TRIP!	*Domestic Immersion Trip to NYC (Yahoo) July 12-18
Week 10 July 22nd, 9 am - 12 pm July 24th, 9 am - 12 pm	Storytelling & Celebration Brunch

Class Session Location: UTSA 1604 Campus - North Paseo Building

Class sessions will meet every Tuesday and Thursday 9 am-12 pm.
The first and last sessions are mandatory.
All sessions are in person.
Excused absences will be appointed on a 1:1 basis not exceeding 2.
*We will not meet on Thursday, July 4th, 2024

The Global Summer Institute Guidelines

Must be an undergraduate or graduate student currently enrolled in a degree program at The University of Texas at San Antonio.

There is a $600 cost to go on the trip. First Payment of $300 will be due May 31, 2025. Second Payment of $300 will be due June 21, 2025.
* Please note this experience qualifies for the Experiential Learning Scholarship! If selected, the scholarship application link will be sent to you.

Everyone traveling abroad will need a passport. If you do not have a passport or need to renew the one you have please use this link to get more information.

The average cost for a passport is $165 and they take approximately 3-5 weeks to arrive!