The Global Learning Experiences (GLE) Department at ALU is where classrooms break their walls and learning becomes borderless. Its mission is to connect ALU students to transformative opportunities that sharpen their leadership, deepen their perspectives, and plug them into global ecosystems of innovation and impact.

GLE curates and facilitates international experiences, from exchange programs and global competitions to field immersions and innovation labs, designed to stretch students beyond comfort zones. These aren’t traditional study-abroad programs or touristy internships. They’re immersive, high-stakes learning journeys where students confront real-world challenges, collaborate with peers from around the globe, and return with skills and networks that accelerate their growth as entrepreneurial leaders.

Since its inception, GLE has linked ALU students to prestigious platforms across continents, ensuring they don’t just learn about global systems, but actively shape them. Whether it’s representing Africa at global conferences, co-creating solutions in international labs, or testing ideas in new cultural contexts, GLE ensures that ALU talent is always at the table where the future is being written.

And the movement doesn’t stop when students return home. GLE alumni bring their global insights back to ALU, fueling a culture of curiosity, boldness, and global citizenship across the campus. It’s a ripple effect: one student abroad becomes a hundred inspired peers at home.

Once on the ground in Accra, the experience became even richer. Ghana’s energy is contagious—the rhythm of the streets, the warmth of its people, and the depth of its history all pulled me in. I experienced the cultural heartbeat of the city: from exploring bustling markets and vibrant art scenes, to soaking in the calm of the beaches that stretch along the coast. Every moment outside the classroom was a lesson in how culture, community, and creativity intertwine.

But what made it transformative was seeing our students thrive in these environments. Watching them engage with local organizations, learn from practitioners, and wrestle with big questions about leadership and development reminded me why global exposure matters. It’s not just about travel—it’s about perspective. It’s about connecting Africa to itself and to the world.

Being part of the Accra Fusion SIE was both a professional challenge and a personal joy. I left with new friendships, deeper cultural appreciation, and the satisfaction of having helped deliver an experience that will stay with our students for a lifetime. For me, Accra was not just a city we visited; it became a classroom, a collaborator, and a mirror reflecting the power of experiential learning.