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Learn at Lunch Series: International Students in the Classroom

4th Floor West, Main Library 366 W. Circle Drive, E. Lansing, MI

International Students in the Classroom: Nationality in the Era of Nationalism Bring your lunch and join the conversation, ask questions and LEARN! Everyone is welcome. Moderator: Elizabeth Matthews, Office for International Students and Scholars Speakers: Gabe Ording, Integrative Studies in Social Science; Patricia Walters, English Language Center; Jim Lucas, Undergraduate Education Many international students comeā€¦ Read More »

Learning Abroad Conference

International Center 427 N Shaw Lane, East Lansing, MI

Co-sponsored by Office for Education Abroad, theĀ Office for International Students and Scholars, and theĀ Academic Advancement Network, the Learning Abroad Conference features presentations from students returned from international learning experiences and international students currently studying abroad here in East Lansing.Ā Presentations include a variety of formats such as poetry, journal entries, music compositions, video and more. Theā€¦ Read More »

Academic Ethics Across Cultures

Room 201, International Center 427 N Shaw Lane, East Lansing, MI

Learn how culture influences understandings of academic ethics, and how to train international and education abroad students, faculty, and staff to prevent crises. This session examines issues of academic integrity in cross-cultural contexts. Students traveling across cultures may encounter different cultural definitions of cheating and plagiarismā€”what is considered ā€œsharingā€ in a collectivist culture may beā€¦ Read More »

Intl. Grad Teaching Assistant Orientation

Online (via Zoom or similar)

Inviting all new international graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) starting in Fall 2022 or Spring 2023 semesters. Please plan on attending the International GTA Orientation on August 17, 2022. Topics covered include: Life and teaching in the U.S. Panel of international GTAs GTA resources Community building Employee and academic support D2L modules will be available aboutā€¦ Read More »

New Grad. Teaching Assistant Institute

Online (via Zoom or similar)

Inviting all new graduate teaching assistants (GTAs), both domestic and international, who are starting in Fall 2022 or Spring 2023 semesters. Please plan on attending the New GTA Institute on August 18, 2022. Topics include: Policies and teaching Difficult communication Identitites Case studies D2L modules will be available about 10 days before the asynchronous sessions.ā€¦ Read More »

Job Search Strategies for International Students: Understanding OPT

115 International Center 427 N. Shaw Lane, East Lansing MI, MI

International students will learn the Optional Practical Training (OPT) process, how to connect with employers and opportunities, strategies to make their applications stand out and streamline their job search.  

Internships for International Students: Intro to CPT

115 International Center 427 N. Shaw Lane, East Lansing MI, MI

International students will learn how to find internships, submit strong applications, and understand Curricular Practical Training (CPT).

Surviving and Thriving Your First 2 Weeks as an International Student

Virtual

This session will provide new international graduate students with information of how to best navigate your first two weeks at MSU. This session will share tips based on experiences of current international graduate students to help you best get through your first two weeks and help you plan to make your transition as smooth asā€¦ Read More »