Happenings

Application Process for the Class of 2015

The application process for the class of 2015 begins in the fall. Sophomore applicants navigate the rigorous application process and craft written proposals with the assistance of faculty and current CISLA students assigned to them as mentors. Final proposals are due to the CISLA office in November. A committee of 12 faculty and staff will meet in mid-December to select the class of 2015 and students are notified of the decisions during winter break. The class of 2015 begins its journey through the CISLA program with the required gateway course, Perspectives on Modern Global Society, team-taught by a group of Connecticut College professors from various disciplines.

Annual United Nations Trip

In April, 2012, the Class of 2014 made the annual CISLA sophomore trip to New York City to visit the United Nations and meet with delegates from several countries. In the past, CISLA students have met with delegates from the missions of Argentina, Italy, Iran, Mexico, the United States, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Students have had the opportunity to engage with foreign diplomats in meaningful dialogue on a variety of global issues.

The Spring Ball

By popular student request, 2012's Spring Ball took on a new format this year, with an evening of Swing & Salsa dancing to the music of the Connecticut College Traditional Jazz Band and the local Latin music group Grupo Musical Tentacion.

The Annual CISLA Banquets

During Fall Weekend 2012, CISLA will welcome the familes and friends of the Class of 2013 to celebrate the students' completion of their internships at our annual Senior Banquet. CISLA seniors will their fascinating and unique experiences abroad and reflected on the common themes of their Senior Integrative Projects.

CISLA hosts its annual Spring Banquet to honor the newly admitted CISLA class and introduce their families and friends to the CISLA program.