ALT A group of diverse people standing in a wooden building
ALT A group of six people standing and smiling
ALT two people fixing a decoration on a panel
ALT two women sitting behind a desk
ALT A picture of bad bunny holding his head with text saying: Trying to make sense of the current state of the world before taking the Global Issues Courses
ALT A picture of bad bunny holding awards with text saying: vs after taking the Global Issues Courses
ALT Alt text: Event poster for UCC students featuring dates for four events: a Global Solidarity Festival, Anti-Racism Training, Global Issues Courses, and Ideas Collective Bootcamp. Each event is highlighted with colorful icons to the left. Bold title reads, "Calling UCC Students – Mark these dates in your calendar." Footer reads, "STAND Together for better."
ALT “What made the course truly valuable was the way it created a safe and supportive space for discussion. It didn’t just present global issues in theory, it encouraged us to connect them to our personal stories, identities, and emotions. This made the learning more real and transformative.”
ALT "I got to the end of the course and just felt such an overwhelming sense of luck that I could attend something like this. I’m just so deeply lucky to have found myself in these workshops where such valuable knowledge and wisdom is being shared by such brilliant amazing people that I wouldn’t have the opportunity to be around otherwise.”
ALT “The peer-to-peer engagement was crucial because it directly facilitated the most important principles of the course, transforming complex issues from abstract concepts into shared, relevant challenges. It created a space where I could exchange perspectives with others from different backgrounds and with different experiences.”
ALT “I was deeply inspired by conversation-based sessions. Living in large cities often makes people feel distant and indifferent, but through these discussions, I began to feel a renewed sense of human warmth on campus. It reignited my belief that everyone shares a responsibility to contribute to making the world a better place.”
ALT “I found the content incredibly insightful, and closely aligned with my MA studies. This connection made the learning even more meaningful and relevant to my academic journey. It felt like an added advantage for me, reinforcing key concepts while also introducing new perspectives that will support my ongoing studies and professional development.”
ALT “I experienced so much during this trimester, and I now feel much clearer and more grounded than before. This course has truly helped me in ways that go beyond academics. It feels like a meaningful coincidence that when I came across STAND at the Student Festival, that moment has somehow guided me back onto the right path for my future.”
ALT “What feels important to mention, is how transformative this has been for me. It has restored part of my hope in humanity. It reminded me that even when the world feels heavy, people still have the capacity to care deeply for one another, and that sense of shared humanity is something I will carry forward beyond this course.”
ALT “I used to think that only a small number of people were truly compassionate. Through this course, I have seen how much empathy, support, and kindness people actually carry within them. Even in challenging times, people still choose to care.”
ALT Outdoor installation with two signs celebrating Africa's narrative, highlighting innovation and resilience. Historic brick building and leafless trees in the background.
ALT A diverse group of smiling people posing indoors in front of a screen reading "A Training in Radical Imagination." Some hold colorful, creative materials.
ALT Modern building with large glass windows on the right, and an ornate, historic church with a tall spire on the left. Colorful posters are displayed on blue frames in the foreground, creating a vibrant contrast. The scene conveys a blend of contemporary and historical architecture.
ALT Outdoor art display featuring colorful posters on blue frames. One poster questions the existence of a government department for imagination. Overcast sky.
ALT A person in a beanie is crafting at a cluttered table filled with colorful paper, art supplies, and a purple water bottle, conveying creativity and focus.
