International Community at UMD

Please join the Roshan Institute for Persian Studies for a screening of the Persian documentary Alborz: We Climb Mountains, (2023), which tells the story of Iran's famous Alborz High S

Come experience Afro-Puerto Rican Bomba Fusion ensemble, El Laberinto del Coco founded by visionary percussionist Hector “Coco” Barez in 2017. With a unique blend of sizzling musical ideas, Barez presents new ways to the traditional sounds of Puerto Rican Bomba.

Join Gagan Singh, a 2009 alumni of UMD who will share tips and stories on exploring the United States. Gagan, his wife and child have visited all 50 states in the past six years covering more than 73,000 miles!

Looking for a summer internship as an international student can be daunting. Learn some search strategies and how to focus your search efforts effectively. 

Canada is one of the most multicultural countries in the world, with clean and friendly cities, world-class universities, and business and job opportunities.

Looking for work as an international student can be daunting. Learn some of the cultural norms of the US work world and how to focus your internship search effectively.

This session, led by an International Student Advisor, will assist International Students in applying for work authorization, known as CPT, which allows F-1 students wishing to participate in an off-campus training program that is an integral part of an established curriculum.

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.

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.

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.