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International Education Week 2021 events are happening today!

TU International is pleased to invite all students, faculty, and staff to participate in International Education Week 2021. This joint initiative from the U.S. Departments of Education and State highlights new and continuing international activities on campus. Check out today’s events:

Tuesday, November 16

Asia in Maryland Exhibition
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Asian Arts Gallery
See works by Maryland-based Asian and AAPI visual artists. The exhibit showcases the stories of, raises awareness about, and facilitates dialogue about the ideas and issues that are most important to the 500,000+ Asian and AAPI residents who play integral roles in the fabric of Maryland life.

Making Study Abroad Affordable with USAC
12 p.m.
Zoom – click here to register.
Ready to study abroad but not sure how to make it happen financially? This virtual session is for you! Learn about affordable programs, scholarships, and tips for making your study abroad experience awesome. 

COLOMBIA: Urban Gardening in Medellin
12 p.m.
Zoom – click here to register (select basic access)
Discover the positive social and environmental impacts urban gardening can have upon your community from an inspirational local entrepreneur in Medellin, Colombia. During this interactive experience, you will explore how to reduce your everyday carbon footprint and learn expert techniques to be able to start your own home composting. Facilitated by the Study Abroad Association (SAA).

A Taste of the World
1 p.m.
Cook Library lobby
Free international snacks from around the world for you to sample! Organized by TU FoodShare.

Study Abroad/Away Group Advising
2 p.m.
Psychology Building, Rm. #408
Come to a group advising session to learn about studying abroad or away with TU.

Pathways Abroad: International Opportunities & Career Paths Beyond Undergrad
7 p.m.
Zoom – click here to register
Are you interested in working, studying, or just traveling abroad after you complete your undergraduate degree? Maybe you tried to study abroad in the past two years and feel discouraged after having your plans cancelled or drastically changed; maybe you don’t think you are in a place financially to travel abroad if not during your undergraduate career. Join us to hear from experts who have worked, lived and travelled abroad. From fellowship opportunities, to teaching abroad, to the Peace Corps – you can ask pointed questions to all eight of our expert panelists about how you, too, can take advantage of these invaluable experiences.

Visit the TU IEW 2021 website for the full calendar of events.

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This post was written by Villamar, Katherine H.