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Global Learning and Engagement is proud to offer all Seneca students the opportunity to expand their cultural intelligence!

Cultural intelligence (CQ) is the capacity and capability to relate and work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. It encompasses the ability to understand, adapt to, and navigate cultural differences, fostering successful interactions in both personal and professional settings. By participating in this 10-week, co-curricular opportunity, you will gain the confidence to function more effectively across cultural contexts and intercultural workplaces, both at home and abroad.

Discover how to navigate and thrive in culturally diverse environments by watching our introduction video on Cultural Intelligence (CQ) above! We hope you will join us!

 

 

 

+CQ Winter 2025 Timeline

Applications Deadline January 13. 2025
Badge Begins January 27, 2025
In-person Workshop #1 @Newnham (3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.) February 11, 2025
In-person Workshop #2 @Newnham (3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.) March 4, 2025
In-person Workshop #3 @Newnham (3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.) March 25, 2025
Badge Ends April 11, 2025

+CQ Summer 2025 Timeline

Applications Deadline May 12. 2025
Badge Begins May 26, 2025
In-person Workshop #1 @Newnham (3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.) June 10, 2025
In-person Workshop #2 @Newnham (3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.) July 8, 2025
In-person Workshop #3 @Newnham (3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.) July 29, 2025
Badge Ends August 11, 2025

 

FAST FACTS

 

Seneca students

Eligibility

ALL Seneca students are eligible to participate for FREE.

 

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Students must:

      • Complete ALL deliverables for the asynchronous work.
      • Participate in at least 2/3 of the in-person workshops
      • There are no grades; tasks are marked as complete or incomplete. 

Formatasynchronous and in-person workshops

Hybrid:
    • 7 online asynchronous modules
    • 3 in-person workshops at the Newnham campus

LEARNING OUTCOMES

 

Once completing CQ, you will be able to:

  • Engage with others from different cultures to strengthen intercultural relationships. 
  • Analyze perspectives, power, and privilege to address intercultural misunderstandings. 
  • Reflect on intercultural skill development with concrete examples to build self-awareness. 
  • Adapt language and communication channels to improve intercultural interactions.

 

 

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EXPLORE THE MODULES

 

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Testimonials

 

REFLECTION FROM SENECA STUDENTS

I learned so much and met a lot of new people, who I know call friends through taking this CQ Badge. My favourite part of the experience was having a safe space to have different discussions where every one's opinions/ perspectives were heard during the workshops. This badge was life-changing for me both personally and professionally.

Community Services student, Summer 2023

I learned to adapt myself in advance to the skills of getting along with people of different cultures and become aware of some sensitive issues. It'll help me make friends more easily in the future.

Public Safety student, Summer 2023

CQ helped me have meaningful connections with people from diverse backgrounds. I not only learned about their cultures but also forged genuine friendships. Hearing their stories and perspectives provided insights that I might not have encountered otherwise. I also gained a deeper appreciation for the complexities of multiculturalism

Aviation Technology Student, Winter 2024