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Study, Work, Travel Abroad Events

U-M International Center Events Calendar (month-by-month view)

Education Abroad Information Tables

All programs will have information tables on the ground floor of the Michigan Union, outside of the bookstore.

Date Time Program
Thur, Jan 19 11am-3pm AIFS
Mon, Jan 30 11am-3pm Athena Study Abroad
Wed, Feb 1 11am-3pm Spanish Studies Abroad: The Center for Cross-Cultural Studies
Thur, Feb 2 11am-3pm ISA (International Studies Abroad)
Thur, Feb 9 11am-3pm TEFL Institute
Mon, Feb 20 11am-3pm Semester at Sea
Thur, Feb 23 11am-2pm GlobaLinks Learning Abroad
Wed, Mar 7 11am-2pm Wells College Florence Program
Thur, Mar 8 11am-3pm Arcadia University Study Abroad


January Events

Date Time Event
Tues, Jan 10 4-8pm Winterfest

Location: Michigan Union, 2nd floor

Event Description: Winterfest is a campus-wide event where campus organizations or departments can set up an informational booth to promote themselves to the greater Michigan student community. This event occurs every winter semester in the Michigan Union. It is an excellent way to recruit new members and publicize your organization. This is an ideal opportunity to learn about the over 1,200 student organizations on campus and discover how to make a difference at Michigan.
Date Time Event
Tues, Jan 17 1-4pm School of Natural Resource and Environment Career Fair

Location: Dana Building, Ford Commons

Event Description: The University of Michigan School of Natural Resources and Environment (SNRE) is one of the nation's top graduate programs in the natural resources and environmental fields. Employers from around the country will have an opportunity to discuss career opportunities with SNRE's Masters and PhD students at our annual career fair. 
Date Time Event
Thur, Jan 19 6:30-8pm Peace Corps General Information Session

Location: International Center, Room 9

Event description: Join Peace Corps at our upcoming information session where you will be given specifics about the application process, learn where volunteers go, find out what they do in service and hear from a panel of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers.

Program Sponsors: U-M Peace Corps Office

February Events

Date Time Event
Thur, Feb 16 6:30-8pm Peace Corps General Information Session

Location: International Center, Room 9

Event description: Join Peace Corps at our upcoming information session where you will be given specifics about the application process, learn where volunteers go, find out what they do in service and hear from a panel of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers.

Program Sponsors: U-M Peace Corps Office
Date Time Event
Tues, Feb 21 6:30-8pm Peace Corps Application Writing Workshop

Location: International Center (central campus), Room 9

Event description: What information do I include in my essays?  Who do I use for references??  What do I put on my resume??? Learn tips to make your application more competitive and gain feedback from U-M’s Peace Corps recruiters.

Program Sponsors: U-M Peace Corps Office

March Events

Date Time Event
Tues, Mar 13 6:30-8pm Peace Corps General Information Session

Location: International Center, Room 9

Event description: Join Peace Corps at our upcoming information session where you will be given specifics about the application process, learn where volunteers go, find out what they do in service and hear from a panel of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers.

Program Sponsors: U-M Peace Corps Office
Date Time Event
Fri, Mar 16 Noon-1pm Travel Workshop: Latin America and Africa

Location: International Center, Room 9

Event description: Come hear from International Center Peer Advisors, a UHS Travel Health Clinician and an expert travel agent from STA Travel as they pass along valuable information on traveling safely and on a budget in Latin America and Africa.  STA Travel will also be raffling off a $100 travel voucher at the conclusion of the session – must be present to win!
Topics to be covered include:

    • Important information to know before you go, such as passports, visas, student ID cards, insurance, travel advisories, and what embassies can and cannot do for you abroad.
    • UHS Travel Health Clinic – consultations, immunizations, medications
    • Cheapest and best airfares, including the advantages of student airfare!
    • Travel budget and how to save money overseas.
    • Transportation, accommodations, food.
    • Last-minute options for working and volunteering abroad.
    • Adjusting to life overseas, such a language barriers, women traveling alone, general safety and avoiding theft and other potential dangers abroad.

    Program Sponsors: International Center, University Health Service, and STA Travel
Date Time Event
Thur, Mar 22 4-5pm Travel Workshop: Asia

Location: International Center, Room 9

Event description: Come hear from International Center Peer Advisors, a UHS Travel Health Clinician and an expert travel agent from STA Travel as they pass along valuable information on traveling safely and on a budget in Asia.  STA Travel will also be raffling off a $100 travel voucher at the conclusion of the session – must be present to win!
Topics to be covered include:

    • Important information to know before you go, such as passports, visas, student ID cards, insurance, travel advisories, and what embassies can and cannot do for you abroad.
    • UHS Travel Health Clinic – consultations, immunizations, medications
    • Cheapest and best airfares, including the advantages of student airfare!
    • Travel budget and how to save money overseas.
    • Transportation, accommodations, food.
    • Last-minute options for working and volunteering abroad.
    • Adjusting to life overseas, such a language barriers, women traveling alone, general safety and avoiding theft and other potential dangers abroad.

    Program Sponsors: International Center, University Health Service, and STA Travel
Date Time Event
Fri, Mar 23 4-5pm Travel Workshop:  Europe

Location: International Center, Room 9

Event description: Come hear from International Center Peer advisors and an expert travel agent from STA Travel as they pass along valuable information on traveling through Europe safely and on a student budget. STA Travel will also be raffling off a $100 travel voucher at the conclusion of the session – must be present to win!
Topics to be covered include:

    • Important information to know before you go, such as passports, visas, student ID cards, insurance, travel advisories, and what embassies can and cannot do for you abroad.
    • Cheapest and best airfares and railpasses
    • Travel budget and how to save money overseas.
    • Transportation, accommodations, food.
    • Last-minute options for working and volunteering abroad.
    • Adjusting to life overseas, such a language barriers, women traveling alone, general safety and avoiding theft and other potential dangers abroad.

    Program Sponsors: International Center, University Health Service, and STA Travel

April Events

Date Time Event
Fri, April 6 Noon-1pm Travel Workshop:  Europe
Fri, April 13 3-4pm Travel Workshop:  Europe

Location: International Center, Room 9

Event description: Come hear from International Center Peer advisors and an expert travel agent from STA Travel as they pass along valuable information on traveling through Europe safely and on a student budget. STA Travel will also be raffling off a $100 travel voucher at the conclusion of the session – must be present to win!
Topics to be covered include:

    • Important information to know before you go, such as passports, visas, student ID cards, insurance, travel advisories, and what embassies can and cannot do for you abroad.
    • Cheapest and best airfares and railpasses
    • Travel budget and how to save money overseas.
    • Transportation, accommodations, food.
    • Last-minute options for working and volunteering abroad.
    • Adjusting to life overseas, such a language barriers, women traveling alone, general safety and avoiding theft and other potential dangers abroad.

    Program Sponsors: International Center, University Health Service, and STA Travel
Date Time Event
Tues, April 10 6:30-8pm Peace Corps General Information Session

Location: International Center, Room 9

Event description: Join Peace Corps at our upcoming information session where you will be given specifics about the application process, learn where volunteers go, find out what they do in service and hear from a panel of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers.

Program Sponsors: U-M Peace Corps Office
Date Time Event
Mon, April 16 9am-1pm University of Michigan Education Job Fair

Location: Michigan Union

Event description: Connect with school districts right here on campus! We expect 45-55 schools and 350+ students to attend the Fair. Attend the fair to:

  • Interview with school districts for full-time positions
  • Build your professional community to expand your job search efforts
  • Get the recruiter perspective on the student teaching experience and the education job search


Last reviewed: 02/12