Welcome to the International Student Hub — a place to learn about and connect with Northeastern's International community!
These workshops are open to the whole Northeastern community and are hosted by students, faculty, and staff. Topics very each term and include English language skills, U.S. American culture, and general tips for academic and social success. A selection of our recorded workshops can also be found here.
What is “the other side of the river?” Are Southie and South Boston the same place? Where is “downtown”? Learn about must-visit destinations, different movies shot in Boston, and how to explore this diverse and wonderful city!
This panel includes international students along with staff who will share their creative ideas for what has worked for them and suggestions for making this semester even better.
Join us for advice on managing time and money, focusing on career goals and relationships, and achieving work-life balance, all while finding time to do laundry. “Adulting” can be hard!
Learning the art of American small talk will build your confidence, help you bond with strangers and most of all, make them remember you. We will cover appropriate and inappropriate discussion topics and strategies for using conversations to build friendships, working relationships, and professional networks.
Join us as we discuss social norms in the U.S. How does one approach a stranger? How can you greet someone and make them feel comfortable? How can you connect with classmates? We’ll explore these questions and more in this interactive workshop.
Learn what local wildlife you can see, beautiful places for winter hiking, skiing, and ice skating, the best hot cocoa, and other fun ways to pass these long months!
PhD students seeking jobs in industry face an exciting challenge that requires strategy and preparation. In this popular workshop, learn how to position yourself for industry positions and how to leverage your PhD to your best advantage.
This workshop provides strategies for developing the critical thinking skills that can help you thrive in the classroom, whether online or in person.
We will review the names and descriptions of several popular flavors and ingredients found throughout the United States. We shall also review guidelines for etiquette and tipping for takeout, dine-in, and delivery.
For PhD students interviewing for industry roles, practice makes perfect. Interviewing is a skill that you can learn, and confidence comes from opportunities to rehearse and receive feedback.
“That’s a home run,” “In a nutshell,” and “Take it off the table” are all idioms, but what do they actually mean? Join us to learn some of the top workplace expressions and phrases that you might hear at interviews, while on co-op, or on OPT.
This workshop will focus on presentation design and delivery both in person and virtually. Your tone, body language, and audience engagement matter! Use these tips to make sure your next presentation wows everyone!