Collect 7 stamps to satisfy your EL Requirement over the course of the 2020-2021 academic year.

With successful completion of the Virtual Passport Project, participants are able to satisfy the Core Curriculum EL Requirement as well as:

1. Deepen Sense of Self in Relation to Larger World
2. Increase Awareness of Global Structures and Processes, Including Systems of Power and Privilege
3. Begin Development of an Informed and Critical Appreciation for Other Peoples and Places

There are two types of events that you can participate in to receive stamps: asynchronous and synchronous.

See the full passive and active Virtual Passport Project Opportunities list.

ASYNCHRONOUS EVENTS

Asynchronous events indicate that your attendance for the event's entirety equates to participation. Asynchronous events tend to be more short-term, one-and-done types of experiences.

3 asynchronous events = 1 stamp (*a maximum of 2 stamps, out of the 7 total, are permitted from the asynchronous category) 

Examples of Asynchronous Events:

• Virtual Tours
• TED Talk
• Cooking Show (learn how to make global dishes!)

SYNCHRONOUS EVENTS

Essentially, synchronous events indicate that attendance alone is insufficient, and the event requires active participation and preparation that may require a short-term or more longitudinal commitment. Synchronous events count for one stamp per experience. 

Examples of Synchronous Events:

• Participatory Panel/Webinar
• Internship
• Academic Course
• Volunteering (Day of Service, local community engagement, etc.)
• Participation in Local, National, Worldwide cause/initiative 

Asynchronous and synchronous events will be presented throughout the year; you may participate in them as opportunities arise. Continue to check in with @globalflyers, global@naz.edu, this Virtual Passport Project webpage, and College/community-wide announcements!

There are five categories of events that you can participate in in order to accumulate stamps:

• Art & Culture
• Geography/History
• International Development
• International Policies
• Professional Development

Categories may overlap and fall under more than one category. And, although we strongly encourage participating in events from all five categories, you are not required to collect a stamp(s) from each category if your interests and skills mainly lie within one.

For each experience, and in order to receive a stamp, you must complete a reflection. Reflections are tailored to the type of experience: synchronous or asynchronous.

Reflections will inquire about your values such as curiosity, critical thinking, humility, independence, or those detailed in Nazareth's Changemaker Competencies, based on the Ashoka Changemaker Model.

To receive credit for an experience, we also ask that you post on social media (Instagram and/or Facebook), tagging Nazareth's Center for International Education (@globalflyers) and using the hashtag #globalflyers. 

If you do not use social media, please email global@naz.edu the content (photos and text passage) you would like us to post on your behalf. 

You may accumulate all 7 stamps within the fall 2020 semester; however, you have until April 2021 to collect all 7! To maintain engagement throughout the academic year, we recommend the following timeline.

2020-2021 Timeline

• By October = have 1 stamp
• By December = have 4 stamps
• By March = have 6 stamps
• By April = have 7 stamps (FULL PASSPORT!)

At certain times of the semester, or perhaps during winter break, there may be more opportunities to participate in asynchronous events — that's O.K.! There's no particular order that you need to collect stamps. New opportunities will be presented throughout the year, so continue to check in with @globalflyers, global@naz.edu, this Virtual Passport Project webpage, and College/community-wide announcements!

Win prizes along the way, leading up to a grand reveal in May 2021! There may be multiple winners throughout the year. Prizes depend on your level of participation and completion of the project. 

Prizes will vary in size and value. 

Good question! 

The key is to complete the required reflection for each experience. CIE will follow up with you if we require additional information/content. 

We will also be sending you "stamps" for your passport to collect and track along the way! 

Happy virtual traveling!