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February 29, 2024

Work Visa H1B and OPT

Do you need clarification about options for staying and working in the United States after graduation? Are you worried about the H1B quota? Is it true that OPT has been extended to 2 years? We are pleased to sponsor a seminar presented by an experienced immigration attorney.

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February 12, 2024

Finding an Internship: Tips for International Students

Learn some of the cultural norms of the U.S. workplace and how to focus your internship search effectively. We will also review basic job search strategies and the process for enrolling in CPT.

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February 1, 2024

Handshake for International Students

Handshake for International Students    Thursday, February 1 1:00pm-2:00pm ET    This is an overview of the University Career Center's Handshake system, emphasizing tools and features that are handy for international students.

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Teaching and Learning for Global Citizens
February 14, 2024

Teaching and Learning for Global Citizens

International students are a vital community on campus but their narratives and experiences are not always shared. Join us for a panel that brings together International Students from across campus so we can elevate their stories to help us create a more inclusive and global campus environment.

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Dr. Noura Bouchikhi and her team at UMD.

Fearless Fulbrights: Dr. Noura Bouchikhi

Visiting Algerian Fulbright scholar Dr. Noura Bouchikhi shares her groundbreaking cancer research, alongside her experiences at UMD.

Dr. Elvira Barkhatova at the Baltimore Inner Harbor.

Fearless Fulbrights: Dr. Elvira Barkhatova

Dr. Elvira Barkhatova, visiting Fulbright scholar, shares her experience on campus and her work as a linguist, exploring the formation of new words.

Dr. Olga Gresko with UMD journalism students.

Fearless Fulbrights: Dr. Olga Gresko

Dr. Olga Gresko shares her experience as a Ukrainian Fulbright scholar at UMD, collaborating with the Philip Merrill School of Journalism.

Dr. Thabang Msimango poses in front of an American flag.

Fearless Fulbrights: Thabang Msimango

Meet PhD Candidate Thabang Msimango, visiting Fulbright scholar from South Africa. Msimango’s work in microbial risk assessment allows her to identify food safety hazards, and the risks they pose to human health in support of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Dr. Christopher Foreman headshot.

Fearless Fulbrights: Dr. Christopher Foreman

Dr. Christopher Foreman, former long-time professor in the School of Public Policy, shares his Fulbright experience in Armenia during a historic election year.

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