Thursday November 21st

 

Get ready for an incredible week! UConn is thrilled to present exciting global learning opportunities during International Education Week, happening from November 18-22. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.

This year's theme, "Explore", invites students, scholars, institutions, and others to explore programs, fields of study, languages, cultures, and all the opportunities international education offers"

Don’t miss out! Check out the full schedule of exciting events below!

Thursday, November 21: Explore New Adventures

Exploring new adventures encourages students to step outside their comfort zones to embark on journeys that extend beyond traditional classroom learning. Immersive experiences allow students to engage with diverse cultures and environments, from navigating bustling city streets to participating in local traditions. Each adventure offers valuable insights into different ways of life, fostering adaptability and resilience to navigate the unfamiliar.

School for International Training (SIT) Tabling

: 11:00AM - 1:00PM
: Student Union (SU) Student Street
: Gabriella Santoro
Description:
Interested in a field base and research base experience abroad? Come talk to a representative from SIT regarding their abroad programs open to UConn students. SIT provides a range of programs in different countries such as Morocco, Switzerland, Argentina, India and much more.

ISA Paris Information Session

: 12:00PM - 1:00PM
: Susan V. Herbst (SSH) 239
: Gabriella Santoro
Description:
Interested in studying abroad in Paris? EGL offers two programs in Paris for students! On this information session, you will learn about the difference between American Business School of Paris and Institut Catholique de Paris; how to apply for the program and the finances.

Study Abroad in Paris and South Korea Tabling

: 1:30PM - 2:30PM
: Student Union (SU) Student Street
: Gabriella Santoro
Description:
Interested in studying abroad in Paris or South Korea? Stop by EGL table at Union Street to learn more about programs in both locations.

School of International Training (SIT) Info Session

: 2:00PM - 3:00PM
: Gentry Building (GENT) 140
: Gabriella Santoro
Description:
Come learn more about SIT programs approved for UConn students. SIT provides field base and research base programs in Morocco, Iceland, Switzerland, India, Argentina and Chile.

How to be an Asylum Expert Witness: the Nuts and Bolts of Working with an Immigration Attorney

: 2:00PM - 5:00PM
: Online
: Sarah Dorr
Description:
Asylum offers legal protection for individuals fleeing persecution and torture. Over the last several years, the U.S. has seen an increase in asylum seekers from abroad, seeking refuge from the acute humanitarian crises in the region. The use of expert witnesses greatly increases asylum seekers’ chances of success, reframes the narrative, and transforms biases. In immigration proceedings, experts are often professors, activists, journalists, researchers, staff of non-profit organizations, or other individuals with specialized knowledge about a specific country. This workshop aims to give Latin American Studies scholars the tools to write compelling, well-structured, and admissible declarations to support asylum cases.

Study in South Korea at Busan National University Info Session

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: 4:00PM - 5:00PM
: TBD
: Gabriella Santoro
Description:
Interested in studying abroad in South Korea? Come learn more about EGL program at Busan National University in Pusan. South Korea.

Game Night with UISA

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: 7:00PM - 8:30PM
: Center for International Students & Scholar Services (CISS) 202
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