Global Thought is an approach to considering the global issues of today that escapes the outdated frameworks, categories, and forums of old. At the Committee on Global Thought (CGT), we recognize that today’s moment of interconnection demands more interdisciplinary, collaborative, and diverse thinking, and we seek to involve as many voices and modes of thinking as possible in critical conversations affecting our world today. At the core of the CGT’s approach are collaborative, interdisciplinary exchanges with scholars, practitioners, and leaders of business, government, and civil society, both in the United States and abroad.

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The CGT offers various programs at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Students interested in pursuing a graduate degree are encouraged to apply for our M.A. in Global Thought program. Undergraduates interesting in learning more about global thought can enroll in our undergraduate seminars, apply to participate in Global Thought Experience, or sign up to become a member of the Undergraduate Committee on Global Thought.

Global Thought Experience (GTE) is an opportunity for experiential learning for undergraduates created by the Committee on Global Thought. The program challenges students to apply the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom to such pressing global issues as migration and displacement. The goal of GTE is to contribute meaningfully to the work of local organizations and help students become globally minded problem solvers by engaging with the community beyond the classroom.  

The Undergraduate Committee on Global Thought (UCGT) is an open forum that connects undergraduate students to the wealth of resources on global issues available at Columbia. The UCGT brings together undergraduate students interested in engaging issues of global relevance and involves them in the interdisciplinary work of the CGT via events and initiatives of particular significance to the undergraduate community. The UCGT Core Committee, a dedicated group of undergraduates, organizes and hosts various programs for undergraduates. The committee is open to join. Register your interest in becoming a member of the UCGT Core Committee by completing this form.