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The Fourth Annual International Opportunities Fair
Friday, October 30th, 2009,
11am - 3:00pm
Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall
Presented by University of Pennsylvania
Career Services & Penn Abroad, Office of International Programs
Co-sponsored by
Wharton Asia Exchange
Information For Students
International Opportunities Fair
Friday, 10/30/2009, 11 am to 3 pm, Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall
- International experience has become increasingly valuable to employers in this globalized economy. Visit the International Opportunities Fair to meet representatives from over 35 globally-oriented organizations, companies, and schools that provide experiences in volunteer work, teaching, internships, work opportunities and post-graduate education. Click here for the day's program, including description of each organization that will be here to recruit you.
- Don’t be intimidated by the career fair format. Prepare yourself by reading up on the career fair tips offered by Career Services counselors.
- Information for students interested in international opportunities, check out our new International Resources page!
- A valid Penn Card is required for entrance to the Fair.
- Participating Organizations (View program):
This event is held in conjunction with the
Penn Abroad Fair
Friday, 10/30/2009, 11 am to 3 pm, Hall of Flags, Houston Hall
- Meet representatives of study abroad sites and learn more about:
- Options to study at more than 100 Penn-affiliated sites around the world
- Earning Penn credit toward your degree
- Applying Penn Financial Aid
- Scholarships and grants
- Special disciplinary options for students in Engineering, Nursing, & Wharton
- For more information on Penn Abroad and additional services, click here.
International Careers Event Calendar
The following is a list of events and workshops for students interested in international opportunities, please check back here for up-to-date information. Please note, if there is an asterisk* next to the even title, see below for details.
Event |
Date |
Time |
Location |
| Asia Pacific Recruiting Events (click here) |
Throughout the semester |
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U.S. Job Search for International Students: Immigration Issues Made Easy
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Wednesday, October 7 |
4:00 - 6:00pm |
Houston Hall, Ben Franklin Room |
| State Department Information Session |
Thursday, October 8 |
6:00 - 7:00pm |
Houston Hall, Bodek Lounge |
| Careers with United Nations |
Monday, October 12 |
12noon to 2 pm |
Irvine Auditorium, Armado Recital Hall |
| International Opportunities Before and During Med School |
Wednesday, October 21 |
5:00-6:00pm |
Cohen Hall, Terrace Room |
International Affairs Graduate School Fair |
Thursday, October 22 |
6:00-8:00pm |
Sheraton City Center Hotel (17th & Race St.) |
International Job Search Basics |
Monday, October 26 |
4:00 - 5:00pm |
McNeil Building, Room 97 |
| A Career in International Public Health (by Dr. William Jansen, USAID) |
Tuesday, October 27 |
5:00-6:00pm |
Irvine Auditorium, Amado Recital Hall |
| International Internship Panel |
Wednesday, October 28 |
5:00 - 6:00pm |
Cohen Hall, Terrace Room |
| International Opportunities Fair & Penn Abroad Fair |
Friday, October 30 |
11:00 - 3:00pm |
Houston Hall, Bodek Lounge & Hall of Flags |
| Teaching Abroad |
Wednesday, November 4 |
4:00-5:30pm |
McNeil Building, Room 97 |
| NGO/Foreign Policy Conference |
Friday, December 4 |
TBA |
Washington, DC |
| Idealist.org Global Volunteering Fair |
Friday, February 3 |
6pm |
Houston Hall, Hall of Flags |
Information for Organizations and Employers
About the Event
- The International Opportunities Fair will provide the opportunity to speak informally with highly qualified students interested in learning about your organization and collect resumes from interested students. The fair will be attended primarily by Wharton and College of Arts and Sciences undergraduates, as well as a variety of non-MBA graduate students. Students and graduates in attendance will be interested in a broad range of international opportunities. Last year, 1,000 students attended the International Opportunities Fair.
Cost
- The registration fee is $150, which includes one table and lunch for up to two representatives. There will be a fee of $20 for each additional representative, payable only by check.
- Alternative pricing for non-profit organizations is $75, payable only by check. For more information please contact Helen Cheung at helenc@upenn.edu or 215-898-7529.
Registration
Directions
- The International Opportunities Fair will be held in Houston Hall, at 3417 Spruce St. in Philadelphia. For directions to the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, and hotel and dining options, please click here.
Questions
- If you have any questions, please contact Helen Cheung at helenc@upenn.edu or 215-898-7529.
We look forward to welcoming you at Penn on October 30th!
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