International Career Pathways Sessions, Fall 2023
Peace Corps Prep Information Session
Sponsor: International Center
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | School of Social Work Building, Room B798
Planning on applying to the Peace Corps or another global service program? Make sure you're the most prepared candidate possible by participating in the Peace Corps Prep certificate program, which is open to all undergraduate students!
Through coursework and extracurricular experiences, the program will facilitate development within the following four core competencies: work sector-specific skills, foreign language proficiency, intercultural competency, and leadership.
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals Information Session
Sponsor: International Center
Thursday, October 5, 2023 | 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Modern Languages Building (MLB), Room 3308
Are you interested in spending a year in Germany? Join us for an info session on the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) for Young Professionals! Hosted by program alumnus and IC peer advisor: Jamauri Bryan!
CBYX is a fellowship funded by the German Bundestag and U.S. Department of State, that annually provides 75 American and 75 German young professionals the opportunity to spend one year in each other’s countries, studying, interning, and living with hosts on a cultural immersion program.
The program consists of three phases:
- Two months of intensive German language training
- One semester of classes in one’s academic or career field at a university, technical, or professional school
- Three to five month internship in one’s career field
CBYX is open to candidates in all career fields, and applicants from a broad range of backgrounds are selected for the program each year.
Fulbrighter Social
Sponsor: LSA International Institute
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 | 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Weiser Hall, 10th Floor
If you're a current, prospective, or former Fulbrighter at the University of Michigan, come join the International Institute for donuts, coffee, and games!
Boren Bash Luncheon
Co-Sponsors: LSA International Institute, Ford School, Program in International and Comparative Studies
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Weill Hall (Ford School), Room 1210
Have you ever wanted to work in the federal government, like the State Department? Are you interested in cybersecurity? Would you like to support efforts around the world addressing climate change? Public health? Human rights? Then the Boren Awards are for you! The Boren Fellowships & Scholarships provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. citizens to study critical languages in over 80 different countries. Following completion of their education, awardees are ensured opportunities to work with federal offices, contractors, and departments. This in-person information session will kick-off our advising period for this application. Learn more about this session here.
ArtBound Initiative: Intern Abroad with Top Creative Companies
Co-Sponsors: ArtBound Initiative, International Center
Thursday, October 12, 2023 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | via Zoom
Secure your creative internship with ArtBound Initiative. Intern with top creative companies in Berlin, Melbourne or Sydney.
Internships are offered in advertising & communications, design, fashion, entertainment & media, and the fine arts. Learn more about their internship offerings here.
Navigating the U.S. Job Search for International Students
Co-Sponsors: University Career Center (UCC) , International Center
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 | 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM | via Zoom
Do you plan to work in the United States after finishing your degree? This program is designed to help international students maximize their chances of finding employment in the U.S. We'll discuss how to put together an effective job search, provide an overview of immigration regulations pertinent to international students, and highlight some of the many resources and services available in the University Career Center. A recording of this program will be available on the UCC and IC websites for those unable to attend.
Teaching English Abroad After Graduation
Co-Sponsors: International Center, English Language Institute (ELI)
Thursday, November 9, 2023 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Mason Hall, Room 1401
Teaching English abroad can be a cost-effective way to spend a year (or two!) immersing yourself in another culture after graduation. There are many ways to go about teaching English abroad, so we invite you to join us for a session that will cover topics including things to know about teaching English abroad, opportunities to do so, and how to prepare for the experience while still a student at U-M!
Pizza will be provided!
Global Health Career Panel
Co-Sponsors: School of Nursing Office of Global Affairs, Center for Global Health Equity, and the School of Public Health
Friday, November 10, 2023 | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | via Zoom
Global health offers a range of career possibilities, from academia, to the non-profit, governmental, and for-profit sectors.
Come hear about some career opportunities and learn how to better prepare for the global health careers of the future. More information, including speaker bios, will be posted here.
This event is co-hosted by the School of Nursing, School of Public Health and Center for Global Health Equity as part of the International Careers Pathways series of events.
Register here to receive a Zoom link.
Have Funding - Will Travel
Sponsor: LSA International Institute
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Weiser Hall, 10th Floor
Come join us for a funding opportunity expo for all U-M students! Explore a variety of fellowships, scholarships, and grants for your international experience. Learn more about this session here.