Global Competence

Global Competence is the knowledge of international issues and the ability to cooperate with people from different backgrounds. In order to gain global competence we need to be educated on tolerance, global responsibility, and have appreciation for other cultures. It is important to study world history and read the news to be knowledgeable of global issues. It is important to have global awareness so we can understand that events can have affects on the entire world. In order to gain global competence we also have be able to accept cultural differences and be able to work in harmony with diversity. While abroad, I learned many of these aspects of global competence. I learned the importance of being patient and tolerant of other cultures, the incentive of learning new languages, and the significance of studying global issues and events.