This session is for anyone interested in studying abroad but isn't sure where to start! 

Topics covered include:

• Benefits of Education Abroad
• Things to Consider
• Program Types
• Cost Factors and Program Fees
• Scholarships and Funding
• Navigating the Website
• Searching for Programs
• Health, Safety and Security

At the end there will be a Q&A session where you can ask us any questions you may have.

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Translating International Experiences into Global Mindset and Career Development is an interactive workshop designed to help students reflect on and articulate the value of their international experiences - whether through study abroad, internships, service learning, or other global engagements - in ways that enhance both personal growth and professional readiness. Participants will explore the concept of a global mindset, identify transferable skills gained from cross-cultural experiences, and learn practical strategies to showcase these competencies in resumes, interviews, and networking conversations.

Guest speaker: Ying Liu 

Ying Liu is the Founder and CEO of Blue Lake Packaging, a fiber-based packaging startup focused on sustainable innovation and operational excellence. Prior to founding Blue Lake, she served as Senior Director of Product Operations and Corporate Supplier Responsibility at Apple, where she built Apple China Procurement and Operations and worked extensively with suppliers and manufacturers across Asia. She holds an MBA in Supply Chain Management and Finance from Michigan State University and brings extensive global experience in operations, supply chain, sustainability, and entrepreneurship.

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The program will examine the impact of tourism and globalization, processes of immigration/migration, and the wider regional relations in the Caribbean.

Program webpage: Migration, Food and Culture in the Caribbean

Program locations: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Program term: Winter Break

Information Meeting:

• October 5, 2026
• 3:00 pm
• Zoom – Registration Required

Apply new ideas about sustainment, transition, justice, spirituality and activism. Learn first-hand from MSU partners in Costa Rica and across the United States to weave together a wealth of human experience and ideas for change through dialogue, making and applied arts and humanities practice and theory.

Program webpage: Clinics for Emerging Futures

Program location: Costa Rica

Program term: Spring Break

Information Meeting:

• October 5, 2026
• 5:00 pm
• C210 Snyder Hall

Information meeting about all three sustainability programs sponsored by the School of Residential Community-Engaged Arts and Humanities (RCAH).

Clinics for Emerging Futures

Community Engaged Design

Sustainability and Civic Engagement

Information Meeting:

• October 5, 2026
• 5:00 pm
• C210 Snyder

Deepen your understanding of global trade, the convergence of consumer tastes and how international environments impact firm competitiveness. You will also explore structural decisions (such as centralization versus decentralization) for multinational enterprises.

Program webpage: International Business in Northern Europe

Program locations: Denmark and Germany

Program term: Summer

• Information Meeting:
• October 6, 2026
• 4:30 pm
• M120 Minskoff Pavilion (Palmer Center, Recruiter Lounge)

Information meeting about all three sustainability programs sponsored by the School of Residential Community-Engaged Arts and Humanities (RCAH).

Clinics for Emerging Futures

Community Engaged Design

Sustainability and Civic Engagement

Information Meeting:

• October 6, 2026
• 5:00 pm
• C210 Snyder

Apply new ideas about sustainment, transition, justice, spirituality and activism. Learn first-hand from MSU partners in Costa Rica and across the United States to weave together a wealth of human experience and ideas for change through dialogue, making and applied arts and humanities practice and theory.

Program webpage: Clinics for Emerging Futures

Program location: Costa Rica

Program term: Spring Break

Information Meeting:

• October 6, 2026
• 6:00 pm
• C210 Snyder Hall

Experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals vary greatly across cultures, countries, and communities. Join us for a thoughtful conversation exploring the diverse realities, challenges, and strengths of LGBTQIA+ communities around the world.

This discussion will examine how cultural traditions, laws, social norms, and community networks shape experiences of identity, belonging, advocacy, and inclusion. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from global perspectives and consider how greater awareness and understanding can foster more inclusive environments both locally and internationally.

Presented in collaboration with the Gender and Sexuality Campus Center (GenCen) Dr. Alejandra Marquez Guajardo, and Dr. Shayan Rajani, this webinar will highlight the importance of intersectionality and global solidarity in advancing equity and inclusion.

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Attend this meeting to find out about summer internships in Japan and South Korea.

• Discover the benefits of international internships
• Learn how you can earn academic credit towards your major
• Hear from alumni who have completed these programs
• Learn about financial aid and scholarship opportunities
• Ask questions to advisors

Food Provided!

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Can’t attend? Info will be sent to all registrants.