CBNU’s Office of International Affairs has once again been selected for the Global Overseas Training Program by the Chungbuk Institute for Talent & Lifelong Education. This is the third consecutive year of selection. The program goes beyond simple language study by combining student projects with cultural experiences to nurture global talents.

  Unlike CBNU’s Glocal Training Program, which focuses on local volunteering and cultural visits, the Global Overseas Training Program emphasizes language classes, team projects, and cultural activities abroad. This helps students develop both academic knowledge and practical skills.

  This year’s program was held from July 2 to Aug. 20 at the University of Toronto’s (UoT) language institute, ranked 21st in the QS World University Rankings. For seven weeks, students joined English classes and worked on projects in three areas: solving local issues, developing start-up or career ideas, and creating internship models. Teams aimed to produce real results, such as adapting Canadian policies for Chungcheongbuk-do or building business strategies inspired by local companies.

  Applicants were required to complete at least one semester at CBNU with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. At least half of each team had to be residents of Chungbuk, and three out of five members needed an official English test score. Selected students received up to 7 million KRW in support, covering tuition, housing, and airfare.

  Four teams were finally chosen. In Canada, students attended speaking-focused English classes twice a week, with special emphasis on business skills. They also took part in cultural activities arranged by the host institution.

  Kim Si-won (Dept. of Microbiology, 21) said, “Our project was about developing internship programs using Canadian examples. Visiting the UoT and McMaster University to interview staff and students was the most memorable part. I gained a deeper understanding of my major while building practical knowledge and independence.”

  An Da-in (Dept. of Consumer Science, 19) added, “The most memorable experience was interviewing local students and observing classes. Working in a new environment taught me responsibility and gratitude, and it made my dream of an international career more realistic. If you are interested, do not hesitate, just challenge yourself.”

  CBNU’s Global Overseas Training Program has shown that it is more than a cultural trip. By supporting student autonomy and creativity, the university continues to provide opportunities for growth in the global era.