Future Global Citizenship Leaders: Addressing Pacific Rim Challenges
APRU Undergraduate Leaders Program 2025
Program for Future Global Citizenship Leaders: Addressing Pacific Rim Challenges
Overview: This two-week immersive program develops future global leaders by exploring the unique challenges of the Pacific Rim, including economic development, cultural diversity, environmental sustainability, and international diplomacy. Students will engage in seminars, workshops, field visits, and networking opportunities, emphasizing the Latin American perspective and fostering global citizenship.
Program Schedule Highlights (subject to change):
Pre-Program: Three online preparatory meetings will familiarize selected students with the program's goals and structure.
Week 1: Understanding Pacific Rim Challenges
Day 0: Welcome Dinner & Fireside Chat
Day 1: Global Citizenship – Welcome Ceremony & Keynote Address
Day 2: Economics – Discussions with Diplomats and Economists
Day 3: Environment – Student Interviews & Field Visits
Day 4: Cultural Diversity – Folkloric Lunch & Cultural Presentations
Day 5: Indigenous Knowledge – Panel & Community Visit
Day 6: Human Rights & Nature – Museum Visit & Mountain Excursion
Day 7: Free time
Week 2: Skills and Applications in Diplomacy
Day 8: UN Model Workshop (Student-Led)
Day 9: Excursion to CEPAL – Insight into International Organizations
Day 10: Leadership Seminar & Chilean Astronomy Evening
Days 11 and 12: Ideathon and Problem-Solving Challenge – Propose Solutions for Pacific Rim Issues and Closing Ceremony
Day 13: Departures