IcamInternational
22 Aug 2023
Since this spring, Icam has been part of the Magis programme, run by Loyola Andalucia and the IAJU (International Association of Jesuit Universities). It offers the opportunity to follow an itinerary focused on education for global citizenship.
The Magis programme involves several Jesuit partner institutions around the world, including Loyola Andalucia in Spain, Creighton University in the United States, Ibero Puebla in Mexico, Kosyam Jesuit Institute of Sciences in Burkina Faso, Sophia University in Japan and St. Xavier’s College in India. In all, there are 38 partner institutions in different countries in Africa, America, Asia and Europe.
The programme offers a one-year itinerary for Icam engineering students. In the first semester, students stay at their home institution and follow a Global Environmental Citizenship module. This course consists of three online sessions.
In the 2nd semester, the Icam engineering students go to a partner institution where they will follow engineering courses in order to validate the ECTS for the academic semester and follow the last 3 sessions of the Global Environmental Citizenship module accompanied by a civic commitment in a local association.
The Magis programme already has five cohorts, totalling 77 students, who have benefited from this programme combining academic exchange and civic involvement. It offers Icam’s engineering students a unique opportunity to deepen their understanding of global citizenship and develop their skills through international academic exchange and service experiences.
The Toulouse site will be the pilot site for 2 years, starting on 1 September 23. Two Icam engineering students will be able to spend each semester (4 per year) with one of the programme’s partners. The Icam Toulouse site undertakes to host 2 students from the partner establishments. The other Icam sites in France and abroad will benefit from this programme after the 2 years, if the trial is successful!