Today the International Centre launched a free mobile app named iCent (International Centre) dedicated to serving the more than 600 Humber students who annually travel outside of Ontario for global study and work experiences.
Humber’s iCent app has many useful features, including:
- Guides for exploring global study and work integrated learning opportunities (Semester Exchange; Global Summer Programs; Placements Abroad; and Faculty-Led Study Tours);
- Step-by-step application process for global study and work integrated learning opportunities;
- Information on Humber's Student Travel Bursary;
- Resources to support students before travel, while abroad, and returning home – including travel logistics, health and wellness, crisis support, reflective learning activities, and identifying/marketing global skills and knowledge;
- A packing checklist with travel tips for each item;
- Mandatory Humber Student Travel Registry;
- “Check-In” feature for students to quickly notify Humber of safety status;
- Travel tools (world clock, weather info, currency converter, maps, translator, and more);
- Upload form for sharing stories and photos from abroad;
- Contact information (program specific)
All features enhance access for Humber's students to the information, resources and tools they required for safe and positive global learning experiences. It also serves as a useful aid for faculty leading student trips abroad.
The attached Humber iCent Mobile App Reference Guide provides helpful instructions on how to download and access the iCent app.
Moving forward, all Humber students traveling outside of Ontario on Humber-approved travel activities are expected to download and use the app. Additional features, including an integrated messaging forum, will be added in the near future.
