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>> First of all, we have to develop an excitement and opportunities for students to experience global issues
and meeting and talking to people from other countries. That's really critical. >> We live in global markets.
And we need to reach those global markets and understand cultures, understand needs, necessities, risks.
>> From my perspective, I think people just have to learn that it's a global world, it's a big marketplace.
>> Essentially, this is a new world and it's a new day. The way we did things in the 1900s and the 20th century,
we have to set those pieces aside and realize that the world is operating differently, that it's completely intertwined.
>> Because that's what employers are looking for, they're looking for people who can connect across cultures,
across country lines. >> The concept of perspective, and empathy, and other points of view is central
to international education. >> Once people develop relationships with someone from another culture, they
don't want to let go of that, so then it grows in both places. >> Changing attitudes, helping students become compassionate
worldwide citizens. >> They really, actually, are changing who they are, their perspectives
about the world. They're learning to look at things in a different way. They think about their future
in a different way, I think, when they understand what life is like somewhere else. >> This speaks--
All of these experiences speak to the human element, to the power of building personal relationships,
and learning through people and with people. >> In today's world, you can't just sit back
and know about things. Parents want the best for their children. They want them to be able
to react, and respond, and participate in a global society. >> It's too important for the future of the state
and for our children to not be vested in international education. >> We all know that the problems
that we have in the world today are not going to be solved by any one nation. >> I think we hear
and talk about global competency all across the state of Wisconsin. >> We cannot be satisfied
with the status quo. We cannot prepare students for tomorrow with some of the skills of yesterday.
We need new thinking. We need renewal. >> Ultimately, we can have a world that's more peaceful,
that's more united, and one that offers opportunities for all people. >> And if we as the leaders
in public education can't be aware of the importance of intercultural relations and intercultural knowledge,
we will be failing our students in serving them.