Lessons from Abroad: Converting your international experience into future opportunities
The Lessons from Abroad planning committee is pleased to announce the 3rd annual Lessons from Abroad Conference in Northern California, to be held at Saint Mary’s College of CA on March 6th, 2010. Each year, the Lessons Conference has drawn close to 150 college students who have successfully completed a study, internship or work program abroad. This year we also aim to recruit international students to our conference. We believe students studying in the US from overseas will also benefit immensely from the information and resources we plan to exhibit.
The Lessons from Abroad Conference offers study abroad returnees and international students the opportunity to reflect on their recent international experiences, connect with other study abroad alumni with similar interests, network and gather resources from professionals in internationally-focused organizations, and gain important skills for continual learning and application in their future career and academic paths. Conference highlights include a Keynote Presentation from a highly regarded mentor in the field of international education, an "Opportunities Fair" of internationally-focused organizations, various panel discussions and workshops providing instruction on resume-building, graduate schools, career opportunities, international volunteering/service-learning, job interviewing and more!
Registration:
Registration is now up and running!!!!! Space is limited, so register soon.
Schedule and Sessions:
Keynote speaker: Claudia Zysk
We are excited to have Claudia Zysk with us on March 6th. She is not only a passionate intercultural trainer and coach, but also has extensive experience in intercultural competence, leadership development and strategic management training.
Claudia holds a M.A. in Intercultural Relations from Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializing in intercultural management, training and consulting. She speaks German, English and Italian and has worked worked and lived for extensive periods in the U.S., India, Japan, Italy and Germany, her native country.
Afternoon sessions:
The Corporate World from a Global Perspective
Graduate Programs with an International Focus
Teaching English Internationally: Strategies for Success
From Rajasthan to Rome: How to Turn a Study Abroad into an International Career
The How, What and Why of the International Non-Profit Field
Internships Abroad - How to locate international internships, navigate the application process, and land that internship
Showcasing Your International Experience in the Job Interview
Building your global experience into the resume. And, what's a C.V. anyway?
Job Hunting in the U.S.: Success Stories from International Student Alums
Volunteer:
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact lessonsfromabroad@gmail.com.
Volunteers receive free registration to the conference. Spaces are limited, so please email ASAP if interested.
Exhibit / Sponsor:
If you would like to exhibit at, and/or sponsor, the conference please register here. For questions, please contact either Matt Janus or Angela Manginelli.
Photo Contest:
We have a number of prizes to give out for this years photo contest!! If you are interested in participating, please download and follow instructions provided here.
Below is a slideshow of last year's submissions.
Directions and Map to St Mary's College:
If you are planning on taking BART: From the Orinda or Lafayette BART stations, take the County Connection bus (Route 106 or 206) to Saint Mary's College. County Connection buses operate to and from the College from approximately 6:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Each route begins and end at different times. For exact times of bus schedules or more information, phone County Connection at (925) 676-7500 or visit http://www.cccta.org.
