Do you have a global experience, insight, or perspective you’d love to share with the Ball State community? The Rinker Center for Global Affairs is inviting blog submissions from students, faculty, and staff who want to uplift global learning, intercultural experiences, and international engagement across campus.
Whether you’ve studied abroad, supported international students, collaborated internationally, or lived a cross-cultural story, your voice belongs on the Global Cardinals Blog.
Ready to Share Your Idea?
Submit your topic or draft using this form: Click Here
If you have questions or want help shaping your idea, feel free to reach out at rinkercenter@bsu.edu! We’re excited to highlight the global voices that make Ball State shine.
To help spark ideas, here are a few examples based on your role:
Students (International & Study Abroad):
- Reflections from studying abroad, including moments that challenged or transformed you
- What surprised you most about living or learning in a new culture
- Tips for future students traveling to your host country
- Life as an international student at Ball State
- A cultural tradition you wish more people knew about
- Navigating culture shock—or reverse culture shock
- How global experiences have shaped your academic or career goals
Faculty
- Your global or cross-cultural research and its impact
- Experiences collaborating with international partners or co-teaching a COIL course
- Fieldwork, international conferences, or sabbatical experiences
- How global learning emerges in your teaching
- A global issue in your discipline that everyone should understand
- Success stories from students in your globally connected courses
Staff
- Stories from working with international students or globally focused programs
- How your office contributes to internationalization at Ball State
- Global skills or intercultural lessons shaped by your own background or experiences
- Highlights from international travel, professional development, or globally focused conferences
- A behind-the-scenes look at globally oriented initiatives or events
- Advice for creating a more welcoming and inclusive environment for global Cardinals