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Samantha personally understands what it feels to have study abroad plans interrupted.  As a Peace Corps Volunteer in Senegal, Samantha was evacuated as part of a worldwide Peace Corps evaluation due to COVID-19 only 13 months into her 27 months of service.  Samantha will discuss how to deal with reverse culture shock and not even in your own time frame. She’ll share what helped her cope and how she’s moved forward while not forgetting past experiences.

Presented by Eric Schueller, Education Partnership Manager, Cultural Intelligence Center. DESCRIPTION: In this session, we will explore how cultural differences play a role in how (and if) we adapt our behaviors abroad. We will reflect on real-life examples and discuss how the cultural intelligence (CQ) framework can be used to articulate your experiences abroad.

Join Fellow participants during this casual "Coffee Break" to share about your study abroad experience.  Base your small group conversations off the prompts or take the conversation wherever you like.  Use this time to connect and network with peers across the country around your shared global experiences.

Presented by Thomas Badilla (Peace Corp), Jessica Beatty (GoOverseas), Kristy Blue (WWOOF and Workaway). DESCRIPTION: Gain insight and tips about how you can intern or volunteer after graduation and how to fund these international opportunities.

Presented by María José Angel Mex (Lorenzo de' Medici), Rachel-Jean Firchau (Rachel Off Duty), Julia Borland (IREX Global Development), Chela Cea(University of Wisconsin - Stout). DESCRIPTION: Get inspired to launch your internationally focused career in business and non-profit sectors. Panelists will share their advice and realities about domestic jobs with international travel options and working abroad full-time.

Summary: Understanding international/global engagement as a resource to reshape historical ideologies and increase understanding of diversity, inclusion, and social justice.

Summary: Summer began her experience abroad on a high school marine biology trip to the British Virgin Islands. After two weeks camping, studying and sailing around the islands, she never wanted to leave and vowed to return with her friends.  That was the first of 20 years of experiences abroad she has never wanted to leave! Since that first inspirational journey, Summer has attended university, taught English, worked in a travel agency and led tours through Ecuador, Morocco, Turkey, Peru, Nicaragua, Cuba, Spain and Portugal. She has managed Operations for an adventure travel company in South America and now owns and operates her own tour companies both in Los Angeles and Morocco. Fluent in English, Spanish, French and Moroccan Arabic, Summer values language learning as the key to understanding, connecting with and positively impacting the world.

Presented by Katie Ryan, Mid-Atlantic Regional Vice President, University Relations, AIFS (Developed by AIFS and recognized by GoAbroad.com for Innovation in Alumni Engagement). DESCRIPTION: The readjustment process for any study abroad returnee can be complex, and this is especially true for spring 2020 students! This session will encourage you to reflect on your time abroad and provide tools to frame your interrupted experience towards your future educational and professional goals.

Summary: Throughout this workshop we'll explore challenging narratives between the North-South within the context of international study, intern and travel industries. Including how the industry has been initially established, with emphasis on the Global South, and transition to how this initial framing has reinforced, rather than helped address, negative stereotypes. We will discuss strategies as to how students can effectively communicate and convey their deeply immersive experiences while also helping break down negative stereotypes towards the Global South. Finally, we will look at how study abroad has the capacity to be a grass roots driver for change within a Global-Local context, and how the lessons learned and perceptions challenged while abroad can provide great starting points for heightened intercultural awareness.

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Presented by Kelly Weissberger (Drexel University). DESCRIPTION: Enhance your study abroad experience by conducting a research or creative project! Apply for postgraduate grant opportunities abroad such as the Fulbright U.S. Student Program! Applicants design their own projects. You choose the country, you choose the type of grant! Learn about the selection criteria to make your application stand out.

Presented by Francesca Lichauco (U.S. Department of State). DESCRIPTION: Learn about career and student opportunities with the U.S. Department of State. Think about serving your country while experiencing the world, engaging with different cultures and doing meaningful, intellectually challenging, and interesting work. This was provided by the speaker: The U.S. Department of State is the Federal government’s leading foreign affairs agency that works to shape and sustain a peaceful, prosperous, just, and democratic world and fosters conditions for stability and progress for the benefit of the American people and people everywhere. Our employees are champions of American diplomacy, using their knowledge and experience in everything from policy to communications to economics to engineering and technology to medicine to achieve success as they serve with integrity and professionalism. They have diverse educational and cultural backgrounds, global perspectives, depth of knowledge, and technical skills, along with exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.You can contribute your different perspectives, life experiences, and innovative thinking as you collaborate with Foreign and Civil Service professionals, locally employed staff, contractors, and interns who work to support and advance U.S interests worldwide. We encourage you to think about serving your country while experiencing the world, engaging with different cultures and doing meaningful, intellectually challenging, and interesting work. Visit careers.state.gov to learn more. U.S. citizenship is required. An equal opportunity employer.

Presented by Angela Manginelli (AIFS Study Abroad). DESCRIPTION: This session will provide advice for creating a quality resume, cover letter, elevator pitch and ways to strengthen your interview skills. Regardless of the job you are seeking, the skills you gained during your international experience are valued by employers and how you communicate those skills is just as important. The session will start with an overview of the topics and then provide time for attendees to break into small groups. Participants will work with a professional to practice their elevator pitch, responses to common interview questions, and get feedback to become an even stronger candidate to employers.