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Study Abroad Returnees

Welcome Back!

I'm back.... Now What?!
Stop by the Fried International Center and tell us of your experiences abroad * Volunteer in your classes to speak about off-campus study * Keep in touch with the friends and families you met in your host country and on your program * Participate in the Globetrotters events (see below) * Meet international students * Join the International Relations Club (IRC) * Meet other returned study abroad students and reminisce about your experiences * Put your study abroad experience to work on your resume! * Encourage others to study abroad.... * Live in a language house * Explore other cross-cultural experiences * Stay up to date on international events and news *

Globe Trotters 2010-11

In an effort to assist our returned study abroad students with re-entry into the Hope College environment, the Fried International Center sponsors the following workshops, events and presentations.

2010  
Sep 8 4PM Welcome Back Reception
@ MMC 1st Floor Rotunda
Sep 15 7PM Reverse Culture Shock? 
A workshop designed to assist students in the re-entry process to their home institutions. Presented by Dr. Kristen Gray, Counseling Center
@ MMC 1st Floor Rotunda

Sep 30
4PM

Off-Campus Study Fair
Come share your off-campus study experiences with interested students.
@ Maas Auditorium

Oct 30
11:30AM

Study Abroad Orientation
Meet the outgoing students and give them your insights on the city, country and program you just studied on!
@ MMC Auditorium

TBA 7PM

Coffee House Chat
An interactive workshop designed to bring returned study abroad students and international students together to "chat" about cross-cultural communication. Sponsored by the Fried International Center and International Relations Club
@ MMC 1st Floor Rotunda

Nov 4
11:00AM

Marketing Your Study Abroad Experience
A workshop on how to communicate effectively your study abroad experience in writing and through the interview process; looking for an international career; and putting the international experience to work, with special attention to the new web resource, Going Global.   Presented by Dale Austin, Career Services
@ MMC Auditorium
Nov 20 7PM

IMAGES: A Reflection of Cultures
@ Knickerbocker Theatre

 

2011

 

Jan 18
4PM

Welcome Back Reception
@ MMC 1st Floor Rotunda

Jan 26
7PM

Reverse Culture Shock? 
A workshop designed to assist students in the re-entry process to their home institutions. Presented by Dr. Kristen Gray, Counseling Center
@ MMC 1st Floor Rotunda
TBA
7PM
Coffee House Chat
An interactive workshop designed to bring returned study abroad students and international students together to "chat" about cross-cultural communication. Sponsored by the Fried International Center and International Relations Club
@ MMC 1st Floor Rotunda

Feb 26
6PM

International Food Fair
@ Maas Auditorium
Mar 2 Deadline to submit entries for the Photo Contest  Sponsored by the Fried International Center
Mar 12
11:30AM
Study Abroad Orientation
Meet the outgoing students and give them your insights on the city, country and program you just studied on!
@ MMC Auditorium

Mar 10
11AM

Marketing Your Study Abroad Experience
A workshop on how to communicate effectively your study abroad experience in writing and through the interview process; looking for an international career; and putting the international experience to work, with special attention to the new web resource, Going Global.   Presented by Dale Austin, Career Services
@ MMC Auditorium
Apr 1-15

Photo Contest Display
@ MMC Lobby