Global Student Success Workshops & Events
Join us for workshops and events held throughout the semester. Our workshops cover academic and professional topics to support students in their skill building outside of the classroom. We also hold a variety of social events during the semester to help build community among our international student community. Sign in to Penji and click “Join a workshop” to register! We hope you can join us!
Spring 2025 Workshops & Events
| Workshop Title | Date & Time (all times ET) | Link to Register | Description | |
| Time Management: How to Set Goals and Overcome Procrastination | Thursday, April 17, 12-1 PM ET | Click to Register | Build on your strengths by exploring new ways to manage your time and energy. In this workshop, you’ll learn practical tools to set priorities, structure your schedule, and maintain momentum. Leave with strategies to support your goals, reduce stress, and create space for what matters most. Presented by Cameron Sheehy, M.Ed. | |
| Small Talk & Conversation: How to Make Friends and Find Events | Thursday, April 24, 12-1 PM ET | Click to Register | Bring your curiosity and global perspective to this session on small talk and everyday conversation. You’ll practice ways to connect authentically in academic, professional, and social settings. Learn how to start and sustain conversations with confidence while honoring your communication style and cultural background. Presented by Cameron Sheehy, M.Ed. | |
| Reading: How to Analyze Articles, Data, and More | Thursday, May 8,12-1 PM ET | Click to Register | Build on your existing reading strategies and learn new ways to engage deeply with texts, visuals, and data. This workshop offers tools to help you read with purpose, ask critical questions, and make meaning from complex material in academic and professional settings. Presented by Cameron Sheehy, M.Ed. | |
| Writing: How to Revise for Impactful Prose | Thursday, May 15, 12-1 PM ET | Click to Register | You already have great ideas—this workshop helps you bring them to life on the page. Explore techniques for drafting, organizing, and refining your writing. Learn how revision can help you express your thoughts clearly and powerfully across academic and professional contexts. Presented by Cameron Sheehy, M.Ed. | |
| Presentations: How to Design Visuals and Improve Public Speaking | Thursday, May 22, 12-1 PM ET | Click to Register | Share your voice with confidence! This session supports you in designing and delivering impactful presentations for a range of audiences. You’ll explore ways to structure your ideas, use visuals effectively, and speak with clarity—while embracing your own style and strengths. Presented by Cameron Sheehy, M.Ed. | |
| Career Preparation: How to Enhance Your Job Search | Thursday, June 5 12-1 PM | Click to Register | You bring valuable skills and experiences to the table—this workshop helps you highlight them. Learn how to tell your story in resumes, cover letters, and interviews. Discover tools to navigate career paths, build professional relationships, and prepare for future opportunities with clarity and purpose. Presented by Sasha Goldman, PhD, and Cameron Sheehy, M.Ed. |