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The University of San Diego is committed to actively promoting awareness, appreciation, and respect for the complexity of cultural, political, environmental, and social issues worldwide while creating a campus environment that builds theoretical and practical skills needed to interact effectively in today's global society. 

The University of San Diego is dedicated to international education and strives to help students become truly global citizens. Globally competent students are ambassadors of the variety of cultures they represent. Through a values-based education, students learn to respect diverse human values, challenge existing global perspectives, and develop a deeper understanding of worldwide interconnectedness. Globally competent students are able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary for successful interactions locally and globally and maintain connections to facilitate personal and professional growth. Beginning with the entering class in Fall 2009, University of San Diego presents: Second Year Experience Abroad: Developing Global Citizenship through the Core Curriculum.