High Impact Educational Experiences (HIEEs)

Choose one of the many study abroad and international exchange opportunities at Weber State University.

• FAQ

  Who is eligible?

  Students that participate in the Short-Term Study Abroad Programs or the International Exchange Program.
   

  What is the time commitment?

  From one week to one or more semesters.
   

  What information will I verify in GivePulse?

  The location of the Study Abroad, and the learning outcome of the experience.
   

  What should I include in my portfolio?

  Reflect on your international experience, the skills you developed, and how this experience will impact your future.
   

  Can this HIEE be repeated?

  Yes.

You can acquire global learning experiences in our Weber State GLB attribute courses!
 

• FAQ

  Who is eligible?

  All students. If a student is part of a course with a GLB attribute, that does not automatically enroll them in the Wildcat Advantage program. To sign up, get started here.
   

  What is the time commitment?

  Depending on the course, it can be either a block course or a full-semester course. 
   

  How do I participate in this HIEE?

  Students that sign up for a course with a GLB course attribute, and complete the course with a passing grade. Verify participation with Shannon Sandau.
   

  What information will I verify in GivePulse?

  The course title, materials covered in the course, and global learning outcomes. 
   

  What should I include in my portfolio?

  A reflection of learning outcomes and skills developed in class. 
   

  Can this HIEE be repeated?

  Yes, but not with the same course. It must be a different course within the GLB course attribute.

Help us create activities for international students, or you can become a Global Ambassador with our exchange students. 

• FAQ

  To learn more about co-curricular activities contact Shannon Sandau at shannonstephens@weber.edu

  Who is eligible?

  All students. However, the "Buddy Program" and "Mentor Program" is only eligible to those that have been selected. 
   

  What is the time commitment?

  It varies between activities/events.
   

  How do I participate in this HIEE?

  Please reach out to Shannon Sandau expressing interest in participating in the International Student activities.
  
  If you have been assigned as a "Buddy" or "Mentor" and you fulfill your role for the extent of the semester. 
  
  You will be assigned an event/activity to help plan and run. Some of these activities include, but are not limited to, International Education Week in the fall and the International Banquet in the spring. 
  
  If you have an internationally-minded project you would like to complete, this may also be considered a HIEE. If you have ideas or questions, please reach out to Shannon Sandau.
   

  What information will I verify in GivePulse?

  You will verify the hours spent participating in the planning/execution of the event and the learning outcomes.
   

  What should I include in my portfolio?

  Your portfolio should reflect what skills you developed and how this experience will help you in the future. 
   

  Can this HIEE be repeated?

  Yes! There are always different events or activities where student participation is needed.