GEO Events
3:00–4:20 p.m.
Arts and craft activity to create scrapbook/board on study abroad experience. You bring your pictures and we provide the supplies.
Hosted by Global Education Oregon
noon
Adjusting to life in a new country comes with both excitement and challenges. This workshop explores strategies for maintaining your mental health while abroad, including managing culture shock, building routines, and finding support systems. Learn how to stay grounded and make the most of your experience.
During this presentation, you will learn about common challenges students face and discover self-care strategies and best practices for wellness. You'll also hear from former students who have studied abroad as they share their experiences.
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Join us for an interactive conversation about student identities in a global context. A panel of study abroad alumni will reflect on their experiences navigating and expressing intersecting identities while abroad.
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Join Global Education Oregon for a workshop to learn all about the basics of studying abroad. We'll discuss different types of programs, application deadlines, and have an opportunity to talk with our peer advisors, who can help answer any questions you might have!
This workshop is not required to apply for our programs, but can be a helpful tool if you'd like to plan for your future study abroad experience.
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Use your experience studying or interning abroad to boost your career! In this interactive workshop, you'll learn how to identify and articulate the valuable skills you gain while abroad — from cross-cultural communication to problem-solving. Discover how to effectively showcase these experiences on your resume and confidently discuss them in job interviews.
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Get ready to set out on your own international adventure with "OUT and About: Navigating LGBTQ+ Experiences Abroad"! Whether you're dreaming of your next international escapade or gearing up for your own study abroad adventure, this lively discussion promises to inspire, inform, and celebrate the diverse experiences of LGBTQ+ students exploring the world.
1:00–3:00 p.m.
Are you participating in a GEO program abroad in Summer or Fall 2026? Come meet other students going abroad, talk with GEO program coordinators and alumni about what to expect, and participate in activities like arts, crafts, and bingo!