"Experiencing new cultures is well worth the experience. You have to be able to learn and grow from everything
you encounter just as you do in engineering. Studying abroad provided me with the mental preparation and confidence
I need to build a strong foundation to becoming a successful engineer."
-S.A., Study Abroad, Australia
News & Events
Upcoming Events:
International Engineering Fair
Tuesday, November 17
11:00am-4:00pm
Kunkle Lounge
International Lunch
during the fair from 11:00am-2:00pm
hosted by Engineers for a Sustainable World
$5 per meal, $1 per drink
International Education Week
Many events are happening around campus, November 16-20; full schedule of events
Events Include:
Anatolian Fusion (Turkish fusion music) on Monday, November 16
International Student Panel Discussion on Tuesday, November 17
Paying the Way: Financial Aid and Study Abroad on Tuesday, November 17
International Opportunities Fair (volunteer, work, and intern abroad) on Wednesday, November 18
Global Perspectives on Thursday, November 19
and many other events and activities...
The Global Lion
Each week, the University Office of Global Programs creates The Global Lion, a newsletter which details international events happening around campus. Check out this week's issue online.
Weekly Events:
International Coffee Hour
Offered by the University Office of Global Programs
Join us for complementary coffee, tea, cookies and international chat Every Thursday from 3:30-5:00 pm in the International Lounge, 410 Boucke Building!
For coffee hour themes, see http://www.international.psu.edu/iss/coffee_hour.html
GSA International Film Series
Offered by the Graduate Student Association
International films are shown each Thursday and Friday evening
112 Kern Building
For film schedule, see the website: http://www.clubs.psu.edu/up/gsa/cafefilm.html
Monthly Events:
Study Abroad 101
Learn the basics of study abroad! Sessions offered by Education Abroad.
First Wednesday of every month, 410 Boucke, 4:30-5:15 PM.
Annual Events:
Education Abroad Fair
Offered by Education Abroad.
Takes place each September in the HUB
Representatives from many programs, as well as from the College of Engineering, attend this event to answer your questions.
International Education Week
Offered by the University Office of Global Programs
Held in November of each year
Many programs and sessions offered by both the College of Engineering, as well as the University Office of Global Programs, are offered during this week
Orientation for Incoming International Students
Offered by International Student Services.
Sessions offered in the Fall and Spring semesters
For details, or to volunteer, see: http://www.international.psu.edu/iss/orientation.html
For other international events that are offered by the University Office of Global Programs, see their website: www.international.psu.edu