ouglas College has recently D sent eight students to-Zambia to work with non-governmental organizations in order for the students to receive more international experience. One of Douglas’ newest programs, the Global Leadership Program has been set up by the Centre for Campus Life. The program was created for students who have a passion for current global issues. Students in this program will learn through immersion and work placements in developing countries to help those in need. The students enrolled will be spending the next three months volunteering in community development, health care services, social help and other related fields. According to Campus Life coordinator Scott Fraser Dauphinee, “One of the main focuses of the College’s strategic plan is internationalization. So we’ re starting to provide opportunities for 4 Maria Asselin-Roy | Staff Reporter students to get work-related experience through community service.” The Global Leadership Program was founded on the belief that in order to change the world, the change must come within all people. The program will provide opportunities for students to fully develop the specific work skills that they will need in their future careers, particularly skills that are not taught in the classroom but a more “hands on” method. Douglas has built a strong foundation with some countries in Africa since 2006. Since then, about two dozen students have travelled to Africa for practicum placements, professional development and experience. The students will be challenged like they have never been challenged before. The benefits that Canadian students will gain from this experience of travelling overseas to help others in a completely different environment than what they are used to will be tremendous. The program is not about charity or private funding, but rather it is about personal growth in the realization that we are all human beings and we are all on this planet together. Dream schools By Jenn Markham Elementary students were involved in the planning process of building a new school to replace the old one. Students were asked to draw and design their dream school. Several of their ideas have been included in the new school such as bigger windows to let in natural light, a community garden, solar panels to provide hot water and help heat the building and a living roof to use as a teaching tool. The Other Press asked Douglas students what their dream school would look like, and the first thing that came to mind was heating the concourse in the winter. Beyond that, students had some other good ideas such as “a huge [: Richmond, Samuel Brighouse If students could re-design Douglas slide going from third floor to second, wide enough for student and backpack” said Ariel Pastorek. She also suggested restaurants, hair dressers and shopping in the college for students’ convenience. Kate Hunt suggested, “‘a nice common area to sit between classes, with comfy chairs and couches.” Jessica Crabb agreed on better seating in the concourse and also brought up ideas of “more grass and garden, less concrete.” Another student, Josh Martin, dreamt of “a swimming pool in Douglas where the gym floors open up and there would be a huge pool.” Nap rooms, valet parking, and Slip and Slides also came up in conversations. The practicality of these ideas might be questionable, but the idea of student perspectives influencing restructuring is an important one. Fall registration is early this year By Maria Asselin-Roy, Staff Reporter | registration will begin on June 23 this year, earlier than it has been in previous semesters. This is good news for students, as now they will find out earlier whether they have registered in their chosen courses. Earlier registration is beneficial because it will allow for some more advanced planning in determining what your fall schedule will look like, as many students have responsibilities, such as jobs, while living the student life. The bumped up registration will also allow Douglas to plan additional course offerings. This month each student should receive a registration alert card in the mail. It is recommended that before students enter into their chosen courses for the fall that they speak with an academic advisor prior to making course commitments. In doing this every semester, students can be sure to take the right courses that they need for their program or university transfer. Also, don’t forget that the U-Pass is scheduled to come to Douglas College for the fall! To check for updates on this, check out the college website or www.translink.ca.