The Global Village at Juniata College
What is the Global Village?
The Global Village is a globally themed living and learning community. The Global Village welcomes any and all students interested in learning more about other cultures through in-depth cultural interaction and community development. The Global Village includes the Intercultural Floor (1st Floor Terrace Hall), La Casa Hispánica (1631 Mifflin St.), Haus Wanderlus (1731 Mifflin St.), Le Village Français (305 College Ave) and the Chinese Village [华村] (1401 Wshington Street).
Aside from the obvious benefits of being a member of a living and learning community with a common curricular element, you will have:
- Global Village Budget – Used for special activities, cultural events, dinners, cultural excursions, and community events.
- Community – Each space will have a Programming Coordinator who is there specifically to promote activities and foster a greater sense of community amongst residence and follow Global Village members.
- Your own space – Intercultural Floor has a dedicated lounge where residents are encouraged to decorate and make it their own. The houses are traditional houses with a common living room, dining room, and kitchen.
We welcome any who wish to participate! There is no specific POE required for admittance into our family, simply bring an open-mind and willingness to learn, as well as a desire to share your own culture. This is a great opportunity for students who want to learn more about other cultures, develop intercultural communication skills, or just want to have a fun time living and learning about our diverse world! The Global Village is “Co-ed scattered” meaning both men and women can live together (There are gender specific bathrooms). When it’s time to leave you’ll have more friends than you’ll know what to do with!
Global Village's Residences
The Intercultural Floor
Part of the Global Village initiative on campus, the Intercultural Floor offers students an opportunity to participate in a distinct globally-themed living and learning community in TNT. Students from various backgrounds and fields of study are encouraged to apply to live on the Intercultural Floor to bring diverse perspectives to exploring the challenges and opportunities of living in the global community. As members of a living and learning residence, students will explore what it means to be part of an intercultural community through intentional interaction and community development around global and intercultural themes. The Intercultural Floor is seen as the primary starting point for underclassmen to get involved and start their global learning transformation. (Get Application Here)
La Casa Hispánica
Part of the Global Village initiative on campus, La Casa Hispánica strives to unite the Spanish language and the cultures surrounding it in a living experience. Residents come home to speak and hear Spanish. Common areas in La Casa Hispánica give residents the chance to chat casually in Spanish. Daily interaction, periodic meetings, and a range of planned cultural activities (including house meals prepared and shared weekly) enable students to explore their common interest in the culturally diverse Spanish-speaking world, and provide a place for residents to exchange stories about their personal experiences in Latin America or Spain. La Casa Hispánica welcomes native speakers, non-native students who have lived, traveled or studied abroad and any student interested in Spanish and Hispanic Cultures. (Get Application Here)
Haus Wanderlust
Part of the Global Village initiative on campus, Haus Wanderlust strives to unite the German language and the cultures surrounding it in a living experience. Residents come home to speak and hear German. Common areas in Haus Wanderlustgive residents the chance to chat casually in German. Daily interaction, periodic meetings, and a range of planned cultural activities (including house meals prepared and shared twice a month by residents) enable students to explore their common interest in the culturally diverse German-speaking world and provide a place for residents to exchange stories about their personal experiences in German-speaking countries. Haus Wanderlust welcomes native speakers, non-native students who have lived, traveled or studied abroad, and any student interested in German language and culture. (Get Application Here)
Le Village Français
Part of the Global Village initiative on campus, Le Village Français strives to unite the French language and the cultures surrounding it in a living experience. Residents come home to speak and hear French. Common areas in Le Village Françaisgive residents the chance to chat casually in French. Daily interaction, periodic meetings, and a range of planned cultural activities (including house meals prepared and shared twice a month by residents) enable students to explore their common interest in the culturally diverse francophone world and provide a place for residents to exchange stories about their personal experiences in francophone countries. Le Village Français welcomes native speakers, non-native students who have lived, traveled or studied abroad, and any student interested in French language and culture. (Get Application Here)
The Chinese Village [华村]
Part of the Global Village initiative on campus, the Chinese Village [华村] strives to unite the Chinese language and the cultures surrounding
it in a living experience. Residents come home to speak and hear
Chinese. Daily interaction, periodic meetings, and a range of planned
cultural activities (including house meals prepared and shared twice a
month by residents) enable students to explore their common interest in
the chinese culture and provide a place for residents to exchange
stories about their personal experiences in China. The Chinese Village [华村] welcomes native speakers; non-native students who have lived,
traveled extensively, or studied abroad; and students who are enrolled
in a Chinese course. (Get Application Here)
