Study Abroad Alumni
Upcoming Events
Free Professional Development Workshops for Study Abroad Alumni
Stockton University Office of Global Engagement is working with education abroad offices at other NJ institutions to present a series of professional development workshops for our study abroad alumni:
Translating Your Experience
featuring Dr. Terri Carr, Director of Career Education and Development
June 15, 2021 at 12pm EDT
Join us for an interactive session designed to make the most of your study abroad experience in the job search. We’ll address how to leverage your unique experience, including a look at eye-catching resume options and impactful ways to showcase the challenges you overcame in order to prepare for job interviews.
In this session, you will:
- learn how to effectively present your global and glocal program on your resume and in the job search
- engage in activities to help you articulate your experience
- develop resume bullets that communicate transferable career skills
Presenters:
- Dr. Terri Carr, Director of Career Education and Development, Stockton University
- Adam Mayer, Director of Career Development, Montclair State University
Past Events
Free Professional Development Workshops for Study Abroad Alumni
Stockton University Office of Global Engagement is working with education abroad offices at other NJ institutions to present a series of professional development workshops for our study abroad alumni:
Unpacking Your Study Abroad Experience(s)
Wednesday, April 28, 2021, 1-2pm
Join other study abroad alum from all over New Jersey to learn valuable ways and resources to “unpack” your study abroad experience.
This session will be focused on supporting students who studied abroad during the COVID pandemic.
Our three panelists will prompt you with questions and provide you with helpful resources to guide you to better understand how the experience shaped you and will continue to shape your future opportunities.
Presenters:
- Dr. Mark Forest, Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs, The College of New Jersey
- Dr. Andrew Lee, Director of Counseling and Psychological Services, Monmouth University
- Dr. Shan Reeves, Community Based Counselor, Rutgers University
Claim the Global Studies Minor!
Your education abroad experience fits perfectly in the Global Studies Minor curriculum and requirement.
Global Studies Minor was approved during 2010-2011 academic year. It consists of 20 credits. All students must take the entry level course GSS 2606 Introduction to Global Studies and capstone course GIS 4658 Global Challenges and Solutions and one course from each of the three categories Global Issues/ Area Studies; History and Culture; Political Economy and Contemporary Issues. Out of 20 credits required, at least 2 courses must be at the 3000 level. Students must demonstrate proficiency in another language or an in-depth knowledge of another culture.
Please contact Dr. Lauren Balasco for more details.
Global Engagement Ambassadors Program
The Global Engagement Ambassadors Program is designed to inspire a deeper appreciation of global cultures by pairing Stockton students with international student.
Interested in participating? Contact oge@stockton.edu for details.
Resources
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