Please help us spread the word and forward this widely.
There will be:
*Workshops throughout the day for students, staff, and faculty (see descriptions below)
*Fairs set up all day throughout the quad spaces where students, staff, and faculty alike can learn more
*Keynote lecture, “Study Abroad Makes a Difference in the Job Search" at 5:00 pm at 100 Gregory Hall (see below)
Please see the Illinois Abroad Day webpages for the most up-to-date details: http://studyabroad.illinois.edu/illinoisabroadday#.VdslNEb0_B5
"Money Matters: Financing Your Study Abroad Program”
Study abroad is more affordable than you may think! Come learn about how to use financial aid and scholarships to subsidize the cost of your study abroad program.
Location: 113 Speech and Hearing Sciences Building
Session 1: 11:00-11:45 am
Session 2: 12:00-12:45 pm
Session 3: 1:00-1:45 pm
“Employer Panel: Communicating the Value of Study Abroad”
Employers value international experience! Come learn firsthand why. Students will leave with tools for leveraging their study abroad experience to land an internship or job.
Location: TCC Interview Suite, 616 E. Green St.
Session 1: 11:00-11:45 am
Session 2: 12:00-12:45 pm
Session 3: 1:00-1:45 pm
"Student Panel: Diverse Perspectives on Study Abroad”
Think you can’t or shouldn’t study abroad? Hear study abroad alums talk about how they overcame barriers and had a life-changing experience!
Location: 307 English Building
Session 1: 12:00-12:45 pm
Session 2: 1:00-1:45 pm
"How to Apply for Study Abroad”
Students will learn more about planning and applying for study abroad.
Location: 119 Materials Science and Engineering Building
Time: 1:00-1:45 pm
FOR ALL (prospective and returned study abroad students, staff, faculty):
Keynote Lecture: “Study Abroad Makes a Difference in the Job Search”
Stacie Nevadomski Berdan, International Career Expert, Speaker, Advocate, and Author
Location: 100 Gregory Hall
Time: 5:00 pm
Sponsored by:
Illinois Abroad and Global Exchange (formerly the "Study Abroad Office")
College of ACES Office of International Programs and Education Abroad
College of Business International Programs
College of Education International Programs
International Programs in Engineering (IPENG)
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Thanks to Aryakorn Phaphouvaninh of the Study Abroad Office for this information item.
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