U.S. Ambassador to the Court of St. James’s, Louis Susman, today called on Northern Ireland students to think as global citizens, emphasizing the influence that young people have made around the world in building democracies.
In a keynote address to students, academics, and business leaders at Queen’s University Belfast, the Ambassador said that the need for young people to express their hopes and aspirations was “more important than ever”.
The Ambassador also stressed the importance of being global citizens and challenged students not just to think about the world and where they see their place in it, but to actively engage and help make a difference to society: “Our complex and interrelated world means that we all share an interest in overcoming the global challenges that face us”, he said.
Delighted to be welcoming the U.S. Ambassador back to Queen’s, Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Peter Gregson said: “At Queen’s we very aware of the importance of global citizenship and the need for our students to develop a skill-base to support their future career. This is reflected in our curriculum and the wider student experience which offers a range of international opportunities through our global partnerships, work placement and internship schemes, and student exchange programs”.
“It is critical for Queen’s graduates to have the knowledge, skills and international experiences that will enable them to become future leaders in their chosen careers. Queen’s strong links with the United States underpin the outstanding opportunities available to our students, and they, in turn, are enriched by their experiences.”
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