International Education Month poster.

International Education Month

In 2001, the United States Department of State and Department of Education created International Education Week (IEW) to promote the benefits of international education and worldwide exchange. This week is celebrated annually across the United States and typically occurs during the month of November each year.

In the spirit of this initiative, International Student Life coordinates International Education Month (IEM), a celebration of the various international programs and opportunities available through UGA. This month-long initiative seeks to highlight programs and services that prepare UGA students for a global society and that introduce important international education and intercultural learning opportunities on campus. Further, the IEM schedule includes opportunities to celebrate the diversity and contributions of our international campus community. 

International Education Month Events

One Month. A World of Opportunities.

The 2023 Celebration of International Education Month will take place Wednesday, November 1 – Friday, November 17, 2023! We are excited to highlight the international education opportunities here at UGA. Join us for one of the many events celebrating cultural vibrancy and educational opportunities across campus!

Multiple flags at Arch.

PARADE OF FLAGS

Hosted by International Student Life
 
11:00a.m.
 
The Arch
 
The Parade of Flags serves as the kickoff event for this year’s International Education Month! It will take place at 11:00AM on Wednesday, November 1, beginning at the UGA Arch. Participants will walk from the Arch through North Campus, visually representing the various countries and cultures present at UGA. Year after year, this parade highlights the unity in our cultural diversity, as participants walk together while carrying their respective flags. The parade will end at Tate Plaza, signifying the start of World Fest 2023 hosted by ISL, which will last from 11:30am until 1:30pm.
 

WORLD FEST

Hosted by International Student Life

11:30a.m.

Tate Plaza

World Fest represents the beginning of a month’s worth of initiatives dedicated to fostering cross-cultural learning during International Education Month. Join us at World Fest to hear and interact with ISL student organizations, watch cultural performances, get free food, enjoy a photo-booth and win free T-shirts!

INTERNSHIPS/INDEPENDENT EXPERIENCES INFO-SESSION

Hosted by the Office of Global Engagement

4:00p.m.-5:00p.m.

MLC 253

This info session provides information on the numerous internship and other global independent experiences open to UGA students.

TERRY GENERAL STUDY AWAY INFO-SESSION

Hosted by Terry College International Business Programs

4:00p.m.-5:00p.m.

Correll Hall, 442 DeVore Conference Room

Learn about your options to study away with Terry College at our general information session! We’ll cover study abroad, domestic field study, exchange, and internship programs, as well as available scholarships and funding.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS IN LATIN AMERICA: LEADING CASES IN ARGENTINA

University of Georgia School of Law

12:00p.m.-1:00p.m.

Hirsch Hall, room I/353

Dr. Eduardo Conghos, an environmental lawyer and litigator in Buenos Aires, Argentina, will join us for a discussion moderated by Professor Adam Orford.

ARCH READY: ADVOCATING FOR YOURSELF IN THE WORKPLACE

Hosted by Career Center (Development and Alumni Relations Unit)

4:00p.m.-5:00p.m.

Online. Register here

It’s crucial to advocate for yourself, but navigating such discussions can be challenging and uncomfortable. This presentation and panel discussion will explore strategies and resources to better prepare you to self-advocate in your career.

CRITICAL LANGUAGE SCHOLARSHIP/BOREN SCHOLARSHIP INFO SESSION

Hosted by the Office of Global Engagement

5:30p.m.-6:30p.m.

MLC 153

Come to this info session to learn about the Critical Language and Boren Scholarships, two scholarship opportunities available to UGA students. Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgKz3AaDw6VGpo8LvlsNtQfNPOIpk8uJ9fO-Awlh1hPsbLvQ/viewform

EDUCATION ABROAD 101

Hosted by the Office of Global Engagement

5:00p.m.-6:00p.m.

MLC 253

Are you interested in studying abroad? These sessions provide an overview of the different types of study abroad programs and go over important information and frequently asked questions.

BOREN AWARDS AND CRITICAL LANGUAGE SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION SESSION

Hosted by University of Georgia School of Law

5:30p.m.

Miller Learning Center 153

Boren Scholarships and Fellowships, sponsored by the National Security Education Program, provide up to $25,000 for students to study critical languages abroad and facilitate a career connection to federal service.
The Critical Language Scholarship is a fully funded summer study abroad opportunity, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, for American university students to learn critical languages essential to America’s engagement with the world.
Presenters will be:
Sarah Chow, Program Director, Boren Awards
Elizabeth Hughes, UGA Boren Awards Campus Representative, Morehead Honors College
Colleen Larson, Global Education Advisor, Office of Global Education
 
 

INTERNATIONAL COFFEE HOUR: TAIWANESE STUDENT ASSOCIATION

Hosted by International Student Life

11:30a.m.-1:00p.m.

Victor K. Wilson Ballroom

A CONVERSATION WITH DAN BEAUDRY: “POWER TIES: THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT’S GUIDE TO GETTING A JOB IN THE UNITED STATES”

Hosted by International Student Life

1:00p.m.-2:30p.m.

Tate Reception Hall

Join us in welcoming Dan Beaudry for an engaging talk on his book, Power Ties. In this talk, his aim is to:

Show students the business reasons why companies resist sponsoring H-1B’s
Tackle common mistakes international students make, and show why they are mistakes
Demonstrate the real opportunity that exists for international students
Show specific actions international students can take immediately to take advantage of that realistic opportunity
We will be giving away a FREE copy of Power Ties to the first 20 students to attend the session!

DIWALI CELEBRATION

Hosted by International Student Life

6:00p.m.-10:00p.m.

Tate Grand Hall

Diwali is a festival of lights and it is one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs in the Indian subcontinent. We, the Indian Student Association at UGA, host an event to celebrate this festival with a lot of Indian music, dance and foo

TEA WITH TLs

Hosted by Student Transitions

12:30p.m.-2:30p.m.

Tate Student Center Concourse

Join the Transition Leaders for “Tea with TLs” an event where you can savor teas from around the world while discovering international cultures and student organizations on campus!

“25 MILLION SPARKS” BOOK READING AND DISCUSSION WITH ANDREW HANNA

Hosted by Office of Global Engagement

3:00pm

Tate Theater

A Financial Times Best Book of the Year, 25 Million Sparks: The Untold Story of Refugee Entrepreneurs (Cambridge University Press) tells the story of three Syrian women entrepreneurs in the Za’atari refugee camp in Jordan and of the broader global refugee entrepreneurship phenomenon they represent. It has been called a powerful story of hope by Nobel Peace Prize winner Leymah Gbowee; a chance to discover humanity at its best by PBS News Hour anchor Judy Woodruff; inspiring, sharply topical, original, and novelistic by the Financial Times; and uplifting by Publishers Weekly. It also won the prestigious Financial Times Bracken Bower Prize in its proposal form.

EDUCATION ABROAD

Hosted by Office of Global Engagement

5:00pm-6:00pm

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYod-yurzsrH90rJNSHOyKGD9HynWhpXkdk 

Are you interested in studying abroad? These sessions provide an overview of the different types of study abroad programs and go over important information and frequently asked questions.

 

FULBRIGHT WELCOME

Hosted by Office of Global Engagement

9:00a.m

Invitation Only 

Annual welcome breakfast for international students and scholars sponsored by the Fulbright scholarship.

Interstride Job Search Clinic

Hosted by Career Center

2:00p.m – 5:00p.m

Join here:https://uga.joinhandshake.com/events/1387061/share_preview

Join our “Interstride Job Search Clinic” – a dedicated session designed exclusively for those eager to harness the power of the Interstride platform in their job search journey. Interstride is a job search platform that international students may use to search for positions and/or companies that hire international students. Whether you’re seeking internships, part-time jobs, or full-time positions, this platform offers a wealth of resources tailored to your unique needs as an international student. During our virtual drop-in hours, our teams will guide you through Interstride’s features, helping you navigate its tools with ease

 

Preparing for Graduate School Workshop

Hosted by the Graduate School

3:00p.m – 4:00p.m

Please register here: https://gradapply.uga.edu/register/PGSW_11.07.2023

The Preparing for Graduate School presentation is for students interested in graduate education. The presentation is designed to provide students with the tools and information necessary to apply and succeed in graduate school. The topics covered include the benefits of earning a graduate degree, the application and admissions process, and funding a graduate education.

UGA in London Panel: Working and Living in the U.K.

Hosted by Terry College of Business Programs 

4:00p.m – 5:00p.m
 
 
As part of International Education Month, join the UGA Alumni Association – London chapter and Terry International Business Programs for a panel discussion on living abroad and working internationally with several London Dawgs.
 

UGA Exchange Group Advising

Hosted by The Office of Global Engagement 

4:00p.m – 5:00p.m
 
Location: MLC 267
 
Are you a participant in a UGA Exchange program or interested in applying? Do you have questions about the application process? Want to know how to get your credits to transfer over, secure a student visa, etc? Be sure to attend a group advising session, where all of your questions will be answered!
 

Being and Blackness in Spain

4:00p.m
 
Location: Gilbert Hall 118
 
Being and Blackness in Spain: Exploring Contemporary Afro-Spanish Identity

UGA Partner Programs Info Session

Hosted by The Office of Global Engagement

4:00p.m – 5:00p.m

Location: MLC 253

There are literally hundreds of options available for you to study abroad when you participate in a program offered by one of our partner providers. Come to this info session to learn about the variety of options available!

Friendsgiving for International Students

Hosted by National Residence Hall Honorary 

6:30p.m

Location: Rooker Fireside Lounge

The main purpose of this event is to host a Friendsgiving for International Students that remain at UGA during Thanksgiving Break. At this event, we’ll be providing a Thanksgiving dinner and providing resources on restaurants and grocery stores that will remain open during the break. 

Movie Night: Past Lives

7:00p.m

Location: Tate Theater

Join International Student Life and University Union for International Education Month Movie Night featuring: Past Lives. Snacks will be provided and all attendees are entered to win a prize!

International Coffee Hour: Indian Student Association

Hosted by International Student Life

11:30a.m – 1:00pm

Victor K. Wilson Ballroom

Coffee Hour at the University of Georgia is a weekly program that brings UGA students, faculty, staff, and community members together over coffee and international cuisine. Excluding scheduled University breaks, this event occurs every Friday during the fall and spring semesters from 11:30 am until 1:00 pm in the Memorial Hall Ballroom. Hosted each week by our International Student Organizations and campus departments, the UGA Coffee Hour is one of the longest running programs of its kind across the United States.

Global Dawgs

Hosted by International Student Life

9:00a.m-12:00p.m

Location: Tate Intersection

Global Dawgs is a training workshop for UGA faculty and staff to explore and develop intercultural competency and communication skills. It also allows for participants to learn more about international students at the University and learn best practices to support international students on campus. Participants will learn effective intercultural communication skills and develop a toolkit of resources to best support international students and develop an intercultural perspective.

Globalizing Your Legal Education in India

Hosted by University of Georgia School of Law

12:00pm – 1:00p.m

Location: Hirsch Hall, Room G/358

India is an emerging global economic superpower, and gaining professional experience in India is something that will set students apart on their resumes. Learn from a panel of current J.D., LL.M., and exchange students about their experiences learning about and practicing law in India. This event is part of International Education Week (IEW) 2023, a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education that promotes programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences.

Intensive English Program:  Speed Friending

Hosted by Intensive English Program

5:30p.m – 7:30p.m

Location: Office of Global Engagement Main Meeting Room 101

Have you done Speed Dating before? Maybe so, but you surely haven’t done Speed Friending before! As part of International Education Month, the UGA Intensive English Program (IEP) will hold the first ever annual IEP SPEED FRIENDING event on Monday, November 13, 5:30-7:30pm, at the Office of Global Engagement. Bring your friends, “speed-meet” new friends, and enjoy an evening with many people from all over the world! Snacks and drinks will be provided.

International Student Day

Hosted by College of Engineering 

9:00a.m – 11.00p.m

ISTEM Building

Stop by and get resources and information about International Student Life on campus at UGA.

Marketing Your International Legal Experience

Hosted by University of Georgia School of Law

12:00p.m – 1:00p.m

Location: Hirsch Hall, room C/256

In an increasingly globalized world, and in the globalizing field of law, international experience is a valuable part of your CV.
 
Join the School of Law for a panel discussion on how international experience can set you apart, and importantly, how you can market that experience to recruiters and interviewers during your job search and career.
 
This event is part of International Education Week (IEW) 2023, a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education that promotes programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences. This event is co-sponsored by the School of Law’s Career Development Office.

Arch Ready: Exploring the World Through Mentorship

Hosted by Career Center (Development and Alumni Relations Unit)

4:10p.m – 5:00p.m

This is a virtual event. You MUST register via Handshake: https://uga.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1321699

November is International Education Month, and we are excited to celebrate with this Arch Ready Program! Join us to learn how mentorship can teach you more about international jobs, internships, and study-abroad opportunities! By attending this Arch Ready program, you will:
 
Develop confidence in asking questions & having meaningful conversations with industry professionals surrounding international work and study.
Understand how to utilize a mentor to help you during your time at UGA and beyond.
Learn about the importance of study abroad programs and how they can positively impact your UGA experience.

African Women in Law Panel Discussion

Hosted by University of Georgia School of Law

12:00p.m – 1:00p.m

Hirsch Hall, room E/252

African Women in Law Panel Discussion awill feature three of our current Master of Laws (LL.M.) students

Lunch & Learn 

Hosted by Multicultural Services and Programs

12:00p.m. – 1:00p.m

Tate Intersection

Join us for lunch and a chance to learn and discuss Internationalization at UGA.

UNO Innsbruck Summer School Info Session

Hosted by Office of Global Engagement

4:00p.m – 5:00p.m

Want to study abroad in Austria during the summer while earning UGA credits? Come to this info session to learn about one of UGA’s longest-running partnership programs with the University of New Orleans in Innsbruck, Austria.

International Law Faculty Brown Bag Lunch Series with Dean Peter B. Rutledge

Hosted by University of Georgia School of Law

12:00pm – 1:00p.m

Location: Rusk Hall, Sanders Boardroom

This is a small and casual event that gives international law-interested students a chance to hear Dean Rutledge’s experience and advice in international law. This is also a chance to allow international law-interested students a chance to network with like minded students and Dean Rutledge. The Dean will speak about his experience in international arbitration law and then give students a chance to ask questions about this field.
 

International Trivia

Hosted by Student Government

7:00p.m – 9:00p.m

Location: MLC

We will have a trivia event with questions pulled from the internet or submitted on Instagram by GSA members (all questions will be fact checked)! We will offer some snacks and an opportunity to meet grad students from across UGA!

International Coffee Hour: Office of Global Engagement

Hosted by International Student Life

11:30p.m – 1:00p.m

Location: Victor K. Wilson Ballroom

Coffee Hour at the University of Georgia is a weekly program that brings UGA students, faculty, staff, and community members together over coffee and international cuisine. Excluding scheduled University breaks, this event occurs every Friday during the fall and spring semesters from 11:30 am until 1:00 pm in the Memorial Hall Ballroom. Hosted each week by our International Student Organizations and campus departments, the UGA Coffee Hour is one of the longest running programs of its kind across the United States.

Coffee with Visiting Research Scholars

Hosted by University of Georgia School of Law

12:00p.m – 1:00p.m

Location: Hirsch Hall, Dunlap Room

Join the School of Law’s 2023-2034 visiting researchers for coffee and conversation about their research: Mine Turhan, an assistant professor of administrative law in the Faculty of Law at the Izmir University of Economics in Türkiye; Daesun Kim, ESQ, a foreign attorney practicing law in Vietnam; and former visiting researcher Natalia Pires de Vasconcelos, a former assistant professor of law at Insper Sao Paulo, Brazil and current PhD student in sociology. This event is part of International Education Week (IEW) 2023, a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education that promotes programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences.

Arch Ready: International Career Exploration

Hosted by Career Center (Development and Alumni Relations Unit)

4:10p.m – 5:00p.m

This is a virtual event. You MUST register via Handshake: https://uga.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1322811

Have you ever considered working overseas? Whether you are a domestic or international student, learn about benefits, challenges, and ways to navigate the competitive international job market. By attending this Arch Ready program, you will:
 
Gain an understanding of competencies that relate to pursuing careers abroad and practice identifying these competencies in your own experiences
Examine at least 3 search tools for exploring different employment options abroad
Choose appropriate strategies and steps to use when pursing international career opportunities

Check out photos from 2022 World Fest and Parade of Flags