International Education Week 2024 is HERE!

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:46:53 -0500

Monday, November 18:

Peace Corps Information Table

10am-4pm – Commons Main Street

Meet Maryland’s Director of International Affairs!

4:30pm – 5:30pm – Virtual

Meet UMBC alumna Mary (Mendy) Nitsch who serves as Director for International Affairs in the Office of the Secretary of State for Maryland. Ms. Nitsch will discuss how her graduate studies in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and teaching experiences in the US and abroad prepared her for state-level policy work. In this virtual session, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from Ms. Nitsch’s experience and ask questions to get advice about a career in international public policy. Register for this session by completing the online form before 12:00 noon on 18 November.

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Fulbright English Teaching Program & English Language Fellows Info Session

7:30pm – 9pm

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Tuesday, November 19:

International Career Collective: Virtual Career Expo

1pm – 4pm – Virtual (link to come)

University of Waikato Study Abroad Info Session

4:30pm – Virtual

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Fulbright U.S. Student Program Info Session

5pm – 6pm – Virtual

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Fulbright-Hays Program for P-12 Teachers

5pm – 6pm – Virtual

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Celebrate International Student Athletes: Men’s Basketball vs Hampton

7pm – Chesapeake Arena

Wednesday, November 20:

University of Galway Study Abroad Info Session

11am – Virtual

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Celebrate International Student Athletes: Women’s Basketball vs American

6:30pm – Chesapeake Arena

EPIK – Teaching English in Korea

7pm – 8pm – Virtual

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Thursday, November 21:

Semester Exchange Opportunities at Universität Kassel

10am – Virtual

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International Education Expo!

11am-3pm – UC Ballroom

Featuring:

Study, volunteer, and work opportunities

Cultural performances and games

International snacks and treats

“Celebrate Your Culture” Fair

IEW Keynote Speakers (2pm)

Dr. Sanjay Rai, Maryland Secretary of Higher Education

Chike Aguh, Vice-Chair, Maryland Higher Education Commission

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Celebrate diverse cultures at UMBC with Intercultural Living Exchange (ILE)

7:30-9pm (Harbor Hall Multipurpose Room)

Friday, November 22:

Intercultural Engagement Prep Course Info Session

12pm-1pm – Virtual

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