In the past months, both students and staff from Driestar Christian University for Teacher Education have embarked on various international journeys for study trips, internships, and academic programs. These activities reflect our commitment to global engagement and the development of intercultural competencies.
International Programs
- Hungary: Two fourth-year teacher education students are participating in a minor program at our partner university, Károli Gáspár University in Budapest.
- Norway: Another student is preparing to begin a minor at NLA University College in Bergen.
International Internships
Many fourth-year teacher education students are gaining valuable experience through international internships (International Individual Stages or International Experience). Their destinations include Belgium, Canada, Germany, England, Greece (Lesbos), Malawi, Namibia, Scotland, Spain, Suriname, Thailand, Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Sweden.
Study Trips
Fourth-year teacher education students have participated in study trips to visit partner institutions and engage in educational exchange. Destinations included Norway, Hungary, Lithuania, Austria, and Guatemala.
Master of Learning and Innovation (MLI)
Second-year teacher leaders from the Master of Learning and Innovation program traveled to Estonia for a study trip, exploring how digital information literacy is taught in Estonian schools.
These international experiences provide invaluable opportunities for personal growth, professional development, and cultural exchange. We are proud of the enthusiasm and commitment shown by our students and staff in pursuing these global opportunities!
