This course equips students in the GEARE (Global Engineering Alliance for Research and Education) program with essential professional skills for success in international internships and academic exchanges. Students are introduced to the full GEARE timeline, including study abroad planning, domestic and global internships, foreign language requirements, and integration with their plan of study. The course also features guest speakers and information sessions that provide insight into global opportunities and resources. Through workshops and reflective assignments, students develop the tools needed to thrive in global engineering environments.

This course is required for students participating in the GEARE program. Students take this course prior to the international study abroad or internship experience. Students will be introduced to students with previous international experience, prepare for the logistics of travelling abroad and will begin working on global competency development. This course meets a requirement for the Global Engineering Studies Minor.

This course is required for students participating in the GEARE program. Students take this course online during their international experience. Students will participate in activities designed to increase their engagement with the local culture and reflect upon their experiences. They will be paired with cultural mentor at Purdue who will provide feedback and support throughout their time abroad. This course meets a requirement for the Global Engineering Studies Minor.

This course is required for students participating in the GEARE program. Students take this course after completing their international experience for the GEARE program. Students will serve as mentors for students enrolled in ENGR 29700. They will share and learn about international experiences from fellow students in the course and continue developing their global competency skills. Students will summarize their experiences through poster or multimedia presentations. This course meets a requirement for the Global Engineering Studies Minor.

Taught in both English and Spanish, this course explores global engineering projects through both technical and humanistic lenses, helping students develop culturally informed critical thinking skills. Using real-world case studies, students analyze and discuss engineering challenges with an emphasis on global context and interdisciplinary solutions. The course fosters the ability to articulate and evaluate engineering problems from diverse perspectives, preparing students for collaborative, multicultural work environments. Open to students beyond the College of Engineering, it also fulfills the Global Design Project requirement for the GEARE Program or counts toward Spanish major/minor credit.