International and Area Studies Commons^™

Where In The World Am I?, College Of Aviation - School Of Graduate Studies

International Education Week

Join us and guess which country you're in based on photos of monuments. Prize awarded for the first place winner!

Find us at the Global Footprint Fair!

Financial Aid Country Landmark Game, Financial Aid

International Education Week

A playful matching game that pairs famous landmarks with their countries while surfacing lesser‑known funding tips and resources students can use.

Check it out during the Global Footprint Fair!

Travel The World: Vr Experience, Ernie Central

International Education Week

An immersive virtual‑reality journey to iconic sites and everyday street scenes around the globe that lets participants “visit” new places and cultures in minutes.

Coe Presents: Brazil, College Of Engineering

International Education Week

A lively showcase of Brazilian traditions featuring regional treats, playful challenges, and cultural insights.

Jeopardy: International Edition, Ernie Central

International Education Week

Test your knowledge of world geography, languages, global pop culture, and international firsts—perfect for friendly competition and bragging rights.

World Tour: Campus Edition, Ernie Central, Cob Advising, Coa Advising, Veterans Services, Parent And Student Programs

International Education Week

Grab a passport from one of the locations below and travel to the 7 continents around campus to get your passport stamped! Map included inside passports to show locations. Turn in your completed passport to ERNIE Central for a chance to win an International Snack Box.

Passport Pickup Locations:

• SU 161 - ERNIE Central
• LB 170 - COE Advising
• Tomcat 250 - Parent and Student Programs
• Tomcat 260 - COA Advising
• NR3-174 - Veterans Affairs

Celebrate Iew At Student Employment, Student Employment

International Education Week

Head over to Student Employment for crafts, treat boxes, and an opportunity to enter a raffle prize! Take a break, take in a bit of culture, and maybe get a prize!

Portal To Prescott, Study Abroad & Global Engagement

International Education Week

A live, two‑way “window” that connects DB to the Prescott campus for spontaneous conversations, shared activities, and a feel for each other’s campus culture

Portal To Daytona Beach, Study Abroad & Global Engagement

International Education Week

A real‑time portal to DB for organic conversations, shared activities, and IEW moments that bridge campuses.

Walk Around The World, Study Abroad & Global Engagement

International Education Week

Visit the 7 continents and get your passport stamped. First 28 finishers receive a medal!

Iew Employee Bingo, Human Resources

International Education Week

For Employees Only A campus‑community game for employees designed to spark cross‑cultural curiosity through quick prompts, fun challenges, and global fact‑finding (prizes and pride included)

Coe Presents: Italy, College Of Engineering

International Education Week

Experience Italian culture through food, festive activities, and games that bring the spirit of Italy to campus.

Travel The World: Vr Experience, Ernie Central

International Education Week

An immersive virtual‑reality journey to iconic sites and everyday street scenes around the globe that lets participants “visit” new places and cultures in minutes.

Jeopardy: International Edition, Ernie Central

International Education Week

Test your knowledge of world geography, languages, global pop culture, and international firsts—perfect for friendly competition and bragging rights.

World Tour: Campus Edition, Ernie Central, Coe Advising, Coa Advising, Veterans Services, Parent And Student Programs

International Education Week

Grab a passport from one of the locations below and travel to the 7 continents around campus to get your passport stamped! Map included inside passports to show locations. Turn in your completed passport to ERNIE Central for a chance to win an International Snack Box.

Passport Pickup Locations:

• SU 161 - ERNIE Central
• LB 170 - COE Advising
• Tomcat 250 - Parent and Student Programs
• Tomcat 260 - COA Advising
• NR3-174 - Veterans Affairs

Study Abroad Application Night, Study Abroad & Global Engagement

International Education Week

Come meet with Study Abroad staff to ask questions and work on your application. Get immediate assistance so you don't miss your deadline!

International Flag Parade, Center For International Education, International Student Engagement, International Student & Scholar Services

International Education Week

The Annual International Flag Parade showcases the vibrancy of our global community. A celebratory procession of flags carried by students, faculty, and staff with special appearances by the Embry-Riddle Cheerleaders, Pep Band, and, of course, Ernie the Eagle to honor the many countries, cultures, and identities represented on campus.

Jeopardy: International Edition, Ernie Central

International Education Week

Test your knowledge of world geography, languages, global pop culture, and international firsts—perfect for friendly competition and bragging rights.

Travel The World: Vr Experience, Ernie Central

International Education Week

An immersive virtual‑reality journey to iconic sites and everyday street scenes around the globe that lets participants “visit” new places and cultures in minutes.

World Tour: Campus Edition, Ernie Central, Coe Advising, Coa Advising, Veterans Services, Parent And Student Programs

International Education Week

Grab a passport from one of the locations below and travel to the 7 continents around campus to get your passport stamped! Map included inside passports to show locations. Turn in your completed passport to ERNIE Central for a chance to win an International Snack Box.

Passport Pickup Locations:

• ERNIE Central
• LB 170 - COE Advising
• Tomcat 250 - Parent and Student Programs
• Tomcat 260 - COA Advising
• NR3-174 - Veterans Services

Coe Presents: Holland, College Of Engineering

International Education Week

A cultural celebration of the Netherlands with traditional snacks, fun activities, and interactive games that highlight Dutch heritage and everyday life

Ngos’ Role In Voluntary Repatriation Of The African Diaspora, Teni-Ola Ogunjobi

Young African Leaders Journal of Development

The African diaspora consists of people who were displaced far from their ancestral homeland because of slavery, colonization, and other forms of direct and structural violence. This paper will discuss the voluntary repatriation of displaced people, specifically Black people living outside of the continent of Africa, who desire to voluntarily repatriate back to their ancestral countries of origin, their ancestral home, and/or some location on continent of people of African descent. This article identifies a viable group within the international law arena to support in addressing the requests for voluntary repatriation of African descendants to their African countries of origin. …

Ethical Values In Curriculum Implementation: Nigerian Teacher Educators’ Perception, Eke Ogbu Eke, Ariguzo Genevieve Onyekachi, Felicia Chika Dim, Chidingozi Eke, Joy Oruwari

Young African Leaders Journal of Development

This study investigated the perceptions of teacher educators regarding the integration of ethical values into curriculum implementation within teacher education programmes in Nigeria. Through a survey conducted at Alvan Ikoku University of Education, Owerri, involving 191 academic staff. Researchers made a perception response questionnaire titled "Integrating Ethical Values into Curriculum Implementation within Teacher Education Programmes in Nigeria Questionnaire (IEVCITEP)". It had a reliability coefficient of 0.84 determined using Cronbach Alpha. The data collected was analyzed using mean and standard deviation in answering research questions while the hypothesis was tested using t-test statistical tools tested at 0.05 level of significance. The …

The Role Of Design Thinking In Edtech Startups, Toluwani Victor Aliu

Young African Leaders Journal of Development

A move toward user-centered methods to innovation has been garnering attention due to the realization that consumers and users may offer possibilities and expertise. An innovative strategy that infuses creativity with user-centeredness is design thinking. Despite this, design thinking has received little attention in startups, particularly in the EdTech sector. Even while design thinking has become quite popular, there is a need for empirical study on design thinking in startups. This is because the majority of the research has been on large organizations. The paper explicates how design thinking facilitates the implementation of methodologies through iterative development, empathy mapping, and …

Acknowledgment, Yaljod 5.1, Florian Cyril Mshanga

Young African Leaders Journal of Development

Acknowledgment from Florian Cyril Mshanga, Vice President, Governance & Operations, Young African Leaders Forum (YALF)

Reviving Pan-Africanism For The 21st Century: A Framework For Youth-Led Continental Governance Reform, Ugochukwu Mercy Prince-Ifoh

Young African Leaders Journal of Development

This paper explores the historical trajectory, current stagnation, and potential revival of PanAfricanism with a strong emphasis on youth leadership as the engine of governance reform across the African continent. By tracing the intellectual and political contributions of renowned leaders such as Kwame Nkrumah, Julius Nyerere, and Thomas Sankara, the study identifies foundational principles of unity, sovereignty, and collective progress. The paper critically evaluates the Agenda 2063 of the African Union (AU), highlighting opportunities and limitations for youth participation. It also conducts a comparative analysis of regional youth governance structures and proposes practical frameworks to institutionalize youth-led reforms. The paper …

Reimagining Youth Agency In Africa: Programs, Progress, And A Continental Vision (Closing Feature Article), Dennis Munene

Young African Leaders Journal of Development

This edition has curated the ideas, research, and praxis of young intellectuals and practitioners across the continent. As Vice President in charge of Programs and Development (Strategies), I am pleased to provide a retrospective of our continental programs and initiatives and project the path we envision in shaping Africa's future.

Decoding The Future: African Parliaments, The 4ir, And The Ai Revolution, Bravin Onditi, Immanuel Mwendwa Kiilu

Young African Leaders Journal of Development

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (41R), propelled by advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), is ushering in a profound transformation across Africa's economies, governance systems, and societies. For African parliaments, there is an incredible challenge on the governance front, but the opportunities are unprecedented. This paper examines the range of biases, data insecurities, and inequalities the democracies of the continent face, while detailing how African legislatures can instate frameworks to govern and design AI function within the democracies of the continent. As seen in the examples of Rwanda, Kenya, South Africa, and Nigeria, this paper outlines the disparity between the astounding rates …

An Investigative Analysis Of How African Youth Can Drive Economic Integration By Taking Up Agriculture As A Means Of Economic Livelihood, Gerald Kihara Muchiri

Young African Leaders Journal of Development

The paper explores how African youth can drive economic integration by using agriculture as an economic means of livelihood. Despite being Africa's most vital asset, African youth remain underrepresented in continental development initiatives and continue to stagnate as they face structural challenges such as perennial unemployment. The recent promulgation of the African Continental Free Trade Area and the Comprehensive Africa Agricultural Development Programme hold immense promise to improve the lives of millions of African youths if leveraged appropriately. This paper concludes that Africa's youth could be the continent's engine to propel sustainable economic growth if their potential is harnessed appropriately, …

Front Matter, Yaljod 5.1, Sombo Muzata

Young African Leaders Journal of Development

Includes: Editorial Review by Dr. Sombo Muzata, Editor in Chief, Young African Leaders Journal of Development; Foreword by Prof. Plo-Lumumba; Foreword by Prof. Tim Kiruhi; and Preface by Prince C. lfoh, Founder and President, Young African Leaders Forum (YALF).