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 Study Abroad Returnees

GlobeTrotters, 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 *

2012-13 GlobeTrotter's Events Calendar

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.

2013

Jan. 16
4PM

Welcome Back Reception

@ MMC 1st Floor Rotunda

Jan. 29
5:30pm

Reverse Culture Shock?

An interactive workshop and dinner designed to assist students in their re-entry to Hope College. Facilitated by Kristen Gray, Counseling & Psychological Services & Amy Otis-De Grau, International Education. Please RSVP no later than Friday, January 25. Maas Conference Room, 5:30pm

Feb. 5th
7:00pm

Coffee House Chat: Study Abroad and Faith

Join us for an evening of sharing and dissecting the study abroad experience as a faith experience. Facilitated by Kate Davelaar, Chaplain’s Office and Amy Otis-De Grau, International Education. MMC 110/111 at 7:00pm

Feb. 16
6:00pm

Coffee House Chat: Global Sledding or Ice skating
(depending on snow!!)

Connect with the international community at Hope for an afternoon of sledding, hot chocolate and conversation. Meet at the MMC at 2:30pm

Feb. 23
6:00pm

International Food Fair

Interested in cooking?? Contact International Education to participate or just come and taste good food from around the world! Maas Auditorium, 6:00pm

Mar. 2

Deadline to submit entries for the Photo Contest

 Sponsored by the Fried International Center

March
TBA

Marketing Your Study Abroad Experience

Coffee House Chat: Marketing your Study Abroad Experience

Apr. 13
12:00pm

Study Abroad Orientation

Meet the outgoing students and give them your insights on the city, country, and program you just returned from! Lunch included!! MMC Auditorium, 12:00pm