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Thrive in a Global Community

LUC students and alumni work collaboratively and imaginatively to understand and address complex societal issues in an ever-changing technological and interconnected world.

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Thrive in a Global Community: Valentina Barrera-Ibarra

Valentina Barrera-Ibarra (BA ’27) shares how studying at Loyola Rome and internships with social justice and human rights advocacy organizations deepened her understanding of the Thrive in a Global Community ideal and prepared her to serve diverse communities in Chicago and around the world.

Reflect

Describe how you have worked to understand yourself as part of a global community. What new or deepened skills, perspectives, and dispositions evolved from this self-understanding? How can this understanding inform action to address complex issues in the world? 

Experiences

Examples of relevant experiences that may connect back to the Thrive in a Global Community ideal include: 

  • Study abroad at Loyola Rome
  • Get involved in campus sustainability initiatives
  • Participate in research with a global focus
  • Join a cultural student organization
Students wearing graduation regalia and the Rambler Journey pins and stoles sit on benches in a grassy area on Lake Shore Campus.

Ready to Reflect?

Practice the Ignatian tradition of reflection through a recorded Examen or submit a written reflection to earn your Thrive in a Global Community lapel pin.