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September
Wednesday, September 6th
4:30pm - 5:30pm
  • Location: HCIC Multipurpose Room (1011)
  • Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm

College Knowledge is a series happening throughout the Fall semester for international students. 

The September 6 interactive discussion is designed to enhance your understanding and performance in your classes. This session will explore the things you expected to find in your U.S. education that you did not find, or the things that you found, that you did not expect. We will discuss the culture of your classes, and some of the differences between classes here and elsewhere you may have studied.

Additional sessions:

Wednesday, September 20: Health & Wellness

Wednesday, October 18: Relationships in the U.S.

Wednesday, November 1: Preparation for Spring Semester

Wednesday, November 15: Cultural Adjustment

Monday, September 11th
4:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Location: DSU 2001
  • Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Career workshop series for international students and study abroad returnees. Learn how to make the most out of your global experiences as you prepare for a career and for international students, how to effectively navigate the USA job market. Pre-registration and more information on this series can be found HERE. Pre-registration by September 10th is required. Participating students are expected to attend at least 4/5 workshops. 

  1. Monday, September 11th @ 4pm- WKU Career Development Services, Handshake, and Stepping Blocks
  2. Monday, September 18th @ 4pm- Resumes & Cover Letters
  3. Monday, September 25th @ 4pm- Interviewing Skills
  4. Monday, October 9th @ 4pm- Searching for Jobs/Internships Part 1
  5. Monday, October 16th @ 4pm- Search for Jobs/Internships Part 2
Wednesday, September 13th
10:00am - 2:00pm
  • Location: Honors College & International Center (HCIC)
  • Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm

WKU Global invites you to attend the Fall Global Learning Fair! Meet with WKU faculty program leaders, providers of study abroad programs, WKU student ambassadors,  WKU departments supporting global learning activities and WKU Global advisors. Discover all the global learning and study abroad opportunities available to Hilltoppers!

Monday, September 18th
4:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Location: DSU 2001
  • Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Career workshop series for international students and study abroad returnees. Learn how to make the most out of your global experiences as you prepare for a career and how to effectively navigate the USA job market. Pre-registration was required by September 10th to participate in this series. Students are expected to attend at least 4/5 workshops. 

  1. Monday, September 11th @ 4pm- WKU Career Development Services, Handshake, and Stepping Blocks
  2. Monday, September 18th @ 4pm- Resumes & Cover Letters
  3. Monday, September 25th @ 4pm- Interviewing Skills
  4. Monday, October 9th @ 4pm- Searching for Jobs/Internships Part 1
  5. Monday, October 16th @ 4pm- Search for Jobs/Internships Part 2
Wednesday, September 20th
4:30pm - 5:30pm
  • Location: HCIC 1011
  • Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm

College Knowledge is a series happening throughout the Fall semester for international students. 

The September 20 interactive discussion will explore health and wellness. What is available on campus? How does health insurance work in the U.S.? And more!

Additional sessions:

Wednesday, October 18: Relationships in the U.S.

Wednesday, November 1: Preparation for Spring Semester

Wednesday, November 15: Cultural Adjustment

Thursday, September 21st
1:30pm - 2:30pm
  • Location: HCIC 3004
  • Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Join WKU Global advisors to discuss the process for earning transfer credit while on a global learning program. 

Monday, September 25th
4:00pm - 5:00pm
  • Location: DSU 2001
  • Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Career workshop series for international students and study abroad returnees. Learn how to make the most out of your global experiences as you prepare for a career and how to effectively navigate the USA job market. Pre-registration was required by September 10th to participate in this series. Students are expected to attend at least 4/5 workshops. 

  1. Monday, September 11th @ 4pm- WKU Career Development Services, Handshake, and Stepping Blocks
  2. Monday, September 18th @ 4pm- Resumes & Cover Letters
  3. Monday, September 25th @ 4pm- Interviewing Skills
  4. Monday, October 9th @ 4pm- Searching for Jobs/Internships Part 1
  5. Monday, October 16th @ 4pm- Search for Jobs/Internships Part 2

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 Last Modified 10/27/21