Step by Step
Once you have received a confirmation email you are ready to get started.
- You can log into your account through Baylor Connect.
- Please use our Certificate Guide on how to submit events.
Important! – You must write a 3-4 sentence reflection for each submission and make sure our team knows why the event is global otherwise, it will be rejected.
- Need help finding an event? Check out our calendar of events.
- Need help finding practical involvement options or an international experience? Check out our Connecting to Global Initiatives page.
- The Global Baylor newsletter goes out every Monday and will include a comprehensive list of events for that week. If you don't see it please check your spam folder.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at global_baylor@baylor.edu.
Need an activity to count as your International Experience and absolutely can't go abroad? See our domestic option below.
The Mission Waco Poverty Simulation: Experiencing Systemic Poverty
As part of Baylor University’s Certificate in Global Engagement, students gain a unique opportunity to understand systemic poverty firsthand through the Mission Waco Poverty Simulation. This immersive experience challenges participants to make the difficult choices faced by individuals and families living in economic hardship, choices often driven by structural inequities, not personal shortcomings.
Working with Mission Waco, a local nonprofit dedicated to empowering the community, students navigate simulated barriers to housing, employment, transportation, healthcare, and food security. This controlled environment provides a powerful, reflective learning opportunity. The simulation isn't just an activity; it's a direct appeal to develop empathy, civic responsibility, and global citizenship.
This initiative reinforces Baylor’s dedication to developing globally minded leaders who recognize that justice starts locally. For many, the poverty simulation is a significant turning point, fueling their commitment to service, enhancing their cultural humility, and inspiring ongoing, ethical community engagement.
Come learn not just about poverty, but with and through those most impacted.
Learn more or sign up through Mission Waco's official page.
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