Winter and Spring Events 2023
All OGS events are open to all current Northeastern students
Student Panel and Discussion: Life at Northeastern as an International Graduate Student
Monday, January 9th from 2:00-3:00pm EST
Join us for a virtual student panel and discussion with current international students. In this session, you can clear doubts, questions, or queries you may have about life as an international graduate student.
Register and attend on GoToWebinarBeyond Borders: Italy
Tuesday, January 10, 2023. From 12:00-1:00pm EST, Raytheon Amphitheatre, Egan Research Center, Boston Campus
Join the Global Experience Office (GEO), the Office of Global Services (OGS), Network Housing and Relocation Services, and the World Languages Center for a global panel discussion as we explore life and culture beyond Northeastern’s campus. This program will focus on Italy and will feature panelists who are from Italy or have done co-op or have studied abroad in Italy. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet with fellow students while gaining a greater appreciation for the diversity of the world we live in. Lunch will be served. Open to Undergraduate Students Only | Registration required in Eventbrite.
Register on Eventbrite and attend in personLearn about our Global Student Mentor Program for First year international students
Campus Crossroads Tabling. Wednesday, January 11 from 10:00am-2:00pm EST, Boston Campus
Come stop by Campus Crossroads in the Curry Student Center, play some World Trivia, and learn about the Office of Global Service's Global Student Mentor program!
Stop by. Registration not requiredInternational Student Panel and Discussion: Study Tips To Level Up Your Learning
Wednesday January 11th from 3:00-4:00pm EST. Curry Student Center, Room 333. Boston Campus.
Are you looking to level up on your study habits? Our Global Student Mentors invite you to join them for a discussion about their experience adjusting to life in the American classroom. They will provide you with study strategies and tips on how to start your semester off on the right path.
Register on Eventbrite and attend in personStudent Panel and Discussion: Life at Northeastern as an International Student (Undergraduate)
January 12th, from 11:00am-12:00pm EST, Virtual
Join us for a virtual student panel and discussion with current international students. In this session, you can clear doubts, questions, or queries you may have about life as an international undergraduate student.
Register and attend on GoToWebinarLearn about our Global Student Mentor Program for First year international students
Campus Crossroads Tabling. Tuesday, January 17 from 12:00-3:00pm EST, Boston Campus
Come stop by Campus Crossroads in the Curry Student Center, play some World Trivia, and learn about the Office of Global Service's Global Student Mentor program!
Global Student Mentor & Mentee Meetup
Tuesday, January 24th from 12:00-2:00pm EST. McLeod Suites, Boston campus.
This is our first gathering for our Global Student Mentor Program's mentors and mentees! GSM is a great way to learn more about NU, have connections to resources, and make friends when you first arrive! To sign up for a peer mentor, please follow the link and click "Join Now": https://nuglobalmentor.chronus.com/
To sign up for a peer mentor, please follow the link and clickNU Language Connect
Thursday, January 26th from 2:00-2:45pm EST. Curry Student Center, Room 440. Boston Campus
Need extra language practice? This is the perfect place to ask questions, learn targeted vocabulary, and practice in a safe environment. Each session will feature speakers from various NU offices. This week's discussion topic is, "How to Meet People in a New City" presented by Whitney Wotkyns, Kassie Little, and Ellen Goldman. We will discuss strategies and tips to get to know people in a new place and increase confidence using the English language in these situations.
Register on Eventbrite and attend in personPost-Completion Optional Practical Training (post-OPT) & Talent Connect Workshop
February 1st from 11:30am-1:30pm EST. Raytheon Amphitheater, Egan Research Center. Boston Campus
This event is open to current Northeastern students graduating this April or May. Are you an F-1 student who will graduate in April or May and you are thinking about applying for post-completion OPT? If so, then this is the event for you! It’s important to make sure that you fully understand what post-completion OPT is and how to maintain your F-1 status after you graduate. Come learn everything you need to know about the OPT application process and obtaining the necessary work authorization from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). You will also have the chance to learn about NU Talent Connect, Employer Engagement and Career Design's (EECD) upcoming employer event with employers who are posting full-time positions, co-ops, and internships, plus learn about NU Talent Connect Success Tips, and Career Design services. (Law School and MBA students please contact your career centers for relevant recruitment opportunities. Law School and MBA opportunities are posted through these career centers.)
Register on Eventbrite and attend in personPost-Completion Optional Practical Training (post-OPT) & Talent Connect Workshop
Thursday, February 2nd from 6:00-8:00pm EST. Northeastern University Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex, Room 102. Boston Campus
This event is open to current Northeastern students graduating this April or May. Are you an F-1 student who will graduate in April or May and you are thinking about applying for post-completion OPT? If so, then this is the event for you! It’s important to make sure that you fully understand what post-completion OPT is and how to maintain your F-1 status after you graduate. Come learn everything you need to know about the OPT application process and obtaining the necessary work authorization from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). You will also have the chance to learn about NU Talent Connect, Employer Engagement and Career Design's (EECD) upcoming employer event with employers who are posting full-time positions, co-ops, and internships, plus learn about NU Talent Connect Success Tips, and Career Design services. (Law School and MBA students please contact your career centers for relevant recruitment opportunities. Law School and MBA opportunities are posted through these career centers.)
Register on Eventbrite and attend in personNU Language Connect
Tuesday, February 7th from 2:00-2:45pm EST. Curry Student Center, Room 440. Boston campus.
Need extra language practice? This is the perfect place to ask questions, learn targeted vocabulary, and practice in a safe environment. Each session will feature speakers from various NU offices. This week's discussion topic is, "Renter's Lingo" presented by Chester Li. Off campus housing can be confusing and overwhelming. Join us to learn more about renters' rights and housing market lingo.
Register on Eventbrite and attend on ZoomBeyond Borders Sub Saharan Africa
Wednesday, February 15th from 12:00-1:00pm EST. Curry Student Center Room 333. Boston campus.
Join the Global Experience Office (GEO), the Office of Global Services (OGS), Network Housing and Relocation Services, and the World Languages Center for a global panel discussion as we explore life and culture beyond Northeastern’s campus. This program will focus on Sub Saharan Africa and will feature panelists who are from Sub Saharan Africa or have done co-op or have studied abroad in Sub Saharan Africa. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet with fellow students while gaining a greater appreciation for the diversity of the world we live in. Lunch will be served.
Register on Eventbrite and attend in personPostcards and Pastries: Valentines Day Celebration
Tuesday, February 14 from 2:00-4:00pm EST. Curry Student Center, Room 333. Boston campus
Join the Office of Global Services for a Valentines Day Celebration. During this event, you have the opportunity to connect with other students, share your traditions, and write leters to your loved ones. We will provide each attendee with 3 postcards, and then we will mail them for you. Please bring addresses. Looking forward to a festive celebration!
Register on Eventbrite and attend in personNU Language Connect
February 23rd from 2:00-2:45pm EST. Curry Student Center, Room 440. Boston campus.
Need extra language practice? This is the perfect place to ask questions, learn targeted vocabulary, and practice in a safe environment. Each session will feature speakers from various NU offices. This week's discussion topic is, "Spilling the Tea: Your Toolkit for Idioms, in the Job Search, Co-op, and Work" presented by Ellen Goldman, Whitney Wotkyns, and Kassie Little. Increase your knowledge, understanding and proficiency in American English slang and idiom phrases that are common in the workplace.
Register on Eventbrite and attend in personCurricular Practical Training (CPT) & Employer Engagement and Career Design Workshop
Wednesday, March 1st from 5:30-7:30pm EST. Snell Engineering, Room 108. Boston campus.
Co-hosted by the Office of Global Services & Employer Engagement and Career Design. Curricular Practical Training (CPT) & Career Design Workshop. This event is open to current Northeastern international students looking to do their first co-op. Make sure to bring your Husky Card as we will use that to check you into the event. Are you an F-1 student who is thinking about applying for a co-op or internship soon? It’s important to make sure that you understand what it means for F-1 students to engage in off-campus experiential activities, so OGS and Career Design will be co-sponsoring a workshop on March 1 and March 2. Come learn everything you will need to know about obtaining the necessary work authorization so that you will be all set to head out and get that practical work experience! You will also have the chance to learn about Employer Engagement and Career Design Services, plus some strategies and resources you can utilize in your co-op or internship search and other helpful tips and advice!
Register on Eventbrite and attend in personCurricular Practical Training (CPT) & Employer Engagement and Career Design Workshop
Thursday, March 2nd from 11:30am-1:30pm EST. Raytheon Amphitheater, Egan Research Center. Boston campus.
Co-hosted by the Office of Global Services & Employer Engagement and Career Design. Curricular Practical Training (CPT) & Career Design Workshop. This event is open to current Northeastern international students looking to do their first co-op. Make sure to bring your Husky Card as we will use that to check you into the event. Are you an F-1 student who is thinking about applying for a co-op or internship soon? It’s important to make sure that you understand what it means for F-1 students to engage in off-campus experiential activities, so OGS and Career Design will be co-sponsoring a workshop on March 1 and March 2. Come learn everything you will need to know about obtaining the necessary work authorization so that you will be all set to head out and get that practical work experience! You will also have the chance to learn about Employer Engagement and Career Design Services, plus some strategies and resources you can utilize in your co-op or internship search and other helpful tips and advice!
Register on Eventbrite and attend in personBeyond Borders: Australia
Wednesday, March 15 from 12:00-1:00pm EST. Curry Student Center, Room 333.
Join the Global Experience Office (GEO), the Office of Global Services (OGS), Network Housing and Relocation Services, and the World Languages Center for a global panel discussion as we explore life and culture beyond Northeastern’s campus. This program will focus on Australia and will feature panelists who are from Australia or have done co-op or have studied abroad in Australia. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet with fellow students while gaining a greater appreciation for the diversity of the world we live in. This program is open to undergraduate Northeastern students. Lunch will be served.
Register on Eventbrite and attend in personNU Language Connect
Thursday, March 23rd from 2:00-2:45pm EST. Virtual on Zoom
Need extra language practice? This is the perfect place to ask questions, learn targeted vocabulary, and practice in a safe environment. Each session will feature speakers from various NU offices. This week's discussion topic is, "Small Talk 101" presented by Whitney Wotkyns, Kassie Little, and Ellen Goldman. We will offer tips and tricks to master small talk in both casual and work scenarios.
Register and attend on ZoomBeyond Borders Spanish
Tuesday, April 4th from 12:00-1:00pm EST. Curry Student Center, Room 333. Boston Campus.
Join the Global Experience Office (GEO), the Office of Global Services (OGS), Network Housing and Relocation Services, and the World Languages Center for a global panel discussion as we explore life and culture beyond Northeastern’s campus. This program will focus on the Hispanic language and culture and will feature panelists who are from a Spanish speaking country, have done co-op, studied abroad in a Spanish speaking country. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet with fellow students while gaining a greater appreciation for the diversity of the world we live in. This program is open to undergraduate Northeastern students. Lunch will be served.
Register on Eventbrite and attend in personGlobal Student Mentor End of Semester Mentee/ Mentor Meet Up
Monday, April 10th from 1:00-3:00pm EST. McLeod Suites, Curry Student Center. Boston campus.
After a great semester in the GSM Program, we will gather once more to celebrate the upcoming end of semester.
Open only to Mentor program participants
