Shaping Global Citizens

Global education cultivates the knowledge, skills, and empathy required to understand multiple perspectives and thrive in an increasingly interconnected world. A true global citizen actively works to promote the common good on local, national, and international levels. At Friends Seminary, students are embracing this responsibility through participation in global dialogues that foster meaningful connections and learning experiences with peers across the world.

Friends Seminary students Jane ‘25, Bode ‘26, Meera ‘26, and Sebastien ‘28 have taken on leadership roles as moderators for these discussions both independently and through the GEBG Global Student Dialogues Program. Notably, Meera ‘26 also served last year on the GEBG Student Advisory Council, reinforcing Friends Seminary's commitment to student leadership in global education. This core group of students continues to carry this practice forward, selecting discussion topics, formulating queries, and facilitating breakout sessions. Their goal is to create a space where every student is heard and where they can learn from peers in different parts of the world about how these topics impact their lives. The experience of opening up to others and finding common ground, despite geographic and cultural differences, has been deeply rewarding for participants.

Recognizing the importance of sustaining these dialogues, Friends Seminary has taken proactive steps to ensure their continuation. By inviting fellow Quaker schools—including Penn Charter, George School, Friends Academy, Mary McDowell Friends, and Brooklyn Friends—Friends Seminary has committed to keeping these discussions ongoing, even after the expiration of the E.E. Ford Foundation’s two-year grant. The collaborative efforts of these schools demonstrate a shared dedication to intercultural dialogue, reinforcing the belief that education should not only prepare students to engage in the world as it is but also empower them to shape the world as it ought to be.

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