The College That Travels the World | The LIU Global Documentary

If you would like to learn more about LIU Global, don't hesitate to send us an email at [email protected] Director's Note: When I first learned about Long Island University Global, I had two questions. I wondered why I hadn’t heard about the school before and then I wanted to know when I could start. Throughout my degree, I was constantly amazed by the experiences I had each semester. I think it’s safe to say that one of the mantras of Global is, “I can’t believe we get to do this,” whether that’s jumping off waterfalls in Fiji, hiking volcanos in New Zealand, camping in the Australian Outback, or conducting a masters-level thesis as an undergraduate. When I tell someone about LIU Global they usually respond, “I wish I knew about it when I was choosing a college.” Personally, it was pure luck that I found Global, and I’m grateful for that every single day. As I started my final semester, I knew I wanted to create something I wished had existed when I first discovered LIU Global: a single comprehensive explanation of what the program is, what it’s actually like to be a student, and what graduates can do with the degree. This project began as a conversation between Dean Barton and me about creating a short video with maybe five interviews. It eventually grew into this: a 90-minute documentary built from 27 interviews with Global students, alumni, and faculty, alongside footage captured across all four years of the degree. My goal was twofold: to help prospective students discover and learn about LIU Global, and to create a time capsule that the classes of 2023 through 2029 can look back on and remember a few of the many incredible moments we shared. My deepest thanks go to everyone who took part in this film and to the students, alumni, and faculty who make LIU Global what it is. To future students, I wish you all the best as your journey is just beginning. Produced, Directed, Filmed & Edited by Kian Nemzer Class of 2026 Video Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 00:44 - What is LIU Global? 02:30 - LIU Global Program Structure 03:17 - What is Global Studies? 05:13 - Why did you apply to Global? 06:29 - Expectations for Global 08:03 - Costa Rica Program Overview 10:14 - Global Staff Introduction | Sarah Moran 11:49 - Meeting your classmates 13:17 - Intro to Qualitative Field Research | Dr. Olivia Sylvester 13:38 - Field Research & Community Engagement Projects 17:46 - Dr. Chipembere Classes & Limón Trip 18:58 - Orientation Seminar | Sarah Moran 19:33 - Jessica Clark Classes 20:25 - Spanish Classes & Host Families 22:17 - Europe Program Overview 24:02 - Europe Program Location Highlights 24:50 - Brussels, EU, European Parliament 26:00 - Paris Trip & Classes 26:38 - European Language Study 27:00 - Politics of Art | Dr. Natasha Naujoks 27:48 - Diplomatic Academy of Vienna 28:24 - Europe Year Takeaways 29:17 - Australia South Pacific Program Overview 32:20 - Staff Introductions & Highlights 34:50 - Staff Introduction | Soenke Biermann 36:11 - Staff Introduction | Nigel Hayes 38:05 - Australia South Pacific Program Overview Continued 39:48 - Trip to Fiji | Junior Year 41:14 - Trip to New Zealand | Junior Year 44:40 - Entrepreneurship, Sustainability, Cross-Cultural Collaboration | Nigel Hayes 45:35 - Trip to Bali, Indonesia | Junior Year 46:24 - Climate Change and Marine Conservation | Josh James 47:31 - Great Barrier Reef Trip | Junior Year 48:54 - Innovative Encounters with Nature and Knowledge | Soenke Biermann & Nigel Hayes 50:50 - Activism, Social Movements, Political Change | Soenke Biermann 51:31 - Junior Year Research Sequence & Senior Thesis Preparation 53:58 - How did you pick your international research location? 56:01 - International Research and Internship Semester (IRIS) Overview 56:59 - Choosing an independent or partner location for your IRIS semester 58:57 - Internship experiences during the IRIS semester 59:49 - Conducting international field research for your senior thesis 1:04:07 - Capstone semester overview 1:07:14 - Arts-based or entrepreneurial thesis options 1:08:47 - What it’s like to write a thesis 1:09:39 - Why LIU Global is like any other undergraduate research program 1:12:09 - New York City Internships during the Capstone semester 1:14:13 - Personal growth and skills acquired through LIU Global 1:18:28 - Where are current seniors going after graduation? 1:19:14 - What doors does a degree from LIU Global open? 1:26:15 - What advice would you give to your freshman self? 1:30:08 - Would the Global faculty have gone to Global if they knew about the program? 1:31:37 - Advice to future LIU Global students 1:35:37 - Reach out to us: [email protected] 1:36:01 - Credits Facebook:   / liuglobal   Blog:   / liuglobalsocialmedia   Instagram:   / liuglobal   Music: https://www.bensound.com License code: EH4LM3PXP8KWAJFL Artist: : Benjamin Tissot