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Passport to the World Initiative: Applications Now Open! As part of our mission to expand access to global learning for Rutgers University students, Rutgers Global-Study Abroad is excited to announce the return of our annual Passport to the World initiative to increase the number of Rutgers University matriculated students (including Camden, New Brunswick, Newark, and RBHS) with U.S. passports. Open to all enrolled Rutgers students who are U.S. citizens and have never received an adult U.S. passport.
Learn More and Apply Now!
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A Journey of Transformation with the Mandela Washington Fellowship: Rutgers University was honored to welcome a cohort of Mandela Washington Fellows this summer. Amara Chineme, a young professional from Kenya, describes the impact of the Mandela Washington Fellowship on her and how it will influence her work.
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Photos from the Final Ceremony
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Meet the Class of 2027: An Award-Winning and Caring Group of High Achievers: Read about some of the students from the Rutgers class of 2027, including Aishat Jimohkuku, who decided she wanted to become a nurse when she was 9 years old living in Nigeria with her parents and sister during the 2014 Ebola crisis.
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Mohini Mukherjee, Executive Director of International Student Services, Selected to Participate in 2023-2024 HERS Institute: Congratulations to Mohini Mukherjee who has been selected as one of sixty-four higher education leaders from across the country to participate in the prestigious HERS Leadership Institute (2023-2024).
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ECE Professor Emina Soljanin Named 2023-24 Indian Institute of Science Distinguished Visiting Chair Professor: Administered by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and established by Rakesh Agrawal, the president and founder of Data Insights Laboratories, the competitive visiting professorship is awarded each year to a leading woman scholar distinguished by her cutting-edge research in science and engineering.
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Apply for the Qisasna Program
The ‘Qisasna’ (‘Our Stories’ in Arabic) program will engage American and Yemeni students in online dialogue sessions to learn about each other’s cultures and discuss issues of mutual interest, and to collaborate on producing international podcasts related to shared challenges and opportunities—all through virtual exchange.
Learn more and complete the Interest Form Here
Deadline: September 14, 2023. Students will be selected on a first-come, first served basis. You will be notified by email if you have been selected.
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Join the Rutgers Global Student Advisory Committee
Looking to be a part of planning globally-themed programs and more? We'd love to have you join our Student Advisory Committee. Please complete this quick application, and Rutgers Global will reach out to applicants in the coming weeks to select this year’s committee. Application deadline is September 17, 2023.
Learn more and apply here
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International Students: Register for a Mini Course this Fall!
International students are encouraged to apply for this section of the SAS course Career Explorations in Arts & Sciences (01:090:210:MD). Open to all upper class students at any school, it is a 7-week, asynchronous Mini Course that begins on October 24.
Learn more and Register Here
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TikTok:
Meet Rutgers Global's 2023 International Student Orientation Leaders, who welcome our nearly 1500 international students from around the world!
#rutgersglobal #rutgersiso #rutgersinternational #rutgerorientation
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Facebook: “Beyond the streets and train stations, the spirit of omotenashi also shone brightly in the friendships I formed, particularly with the students from Ritsumeikan University. Despite their hectic schedules, these incredible individuals went out of their way to be my guides and companions. They not only suggested some amazing local spots that I wouldn't have found on my own but also enthusiastically accompanied me to places I'd spotted on social media! Their kindness and eagerness to share their culture further deepened my appreciation for Japanese hospitality. It was clear that this welcoming spirit wasn't just a surface-level trait, but was woven into the very fabric of their daily interactions with people.” (2/2)
Jada Soto
Asia-Pacific Relations in Multi-Dimension (Japan)
Japan | Summer 2023
#RUGLOBAL #RUStudyAbroad #RUHOSA
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Instagram:
We had such a great time at our International Student Orientation this week, where students got to participate in a Speed Friending event! It’s going to be a great year.
#RutgersISO2023 #RUGlobal
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The @RutgersNB School of Arts and Sciences is seeking applications for their Student Advisory Board for Voices of Diversity Panels !
For more info, visit: https://loom.ly/3XwkUz0. Apply by Monday, 9/11 using this form: https://loom.ly/cmH9KZA
#RUGlobal @RutgersSAS
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Study Abroad Application Drives on September 13, 19, & 29, 3:00-5:00 p.m. via Zoom: Need help completing your Winter 2024 or Spring 2024 Study Abroad Application? Speak with our Study Abroad Advisors via Zoom and finish your required documents.
*Complete your applications during the Application Drive & get entered into the raffle for a chance to win a study abroad scholarship!*
Sept. 13th, 3:00-5:00 *$750 Scholarship raffle
Sept. 19th, 3:00-5:00 *$500 Scholarship raffle
Sept. 29th, 3:00-5:00 *$500 Scholarship raffle
Register now to receive the Zoom link:
go.rutgers.edu/adws24
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International Students Game: Rutgers Men's Soccer, September 13, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Yurcak Field, Busch Campus
Join Rutgers Global for a pre-match pizza tailgate and then head into the stadium to cheer on our men's soccer team!
No tickets or registration needed if you only wish to attend the game.
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Graduate Student Welcome and Resource Fair, September 14, 3:00-6:00 p.m., Busch Student Center
Enjoy food, networking, and learn about our graduate organization and support services! All graduate students are welcome.
Hosted by Grad Student Life and the Graduate Student Association
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Friendship Friday: Tie Dye, September 22, 4:00-5:00 p.m., B.E.S.T. Hall, Busch Campus: Friendship Fridays are back! These events are open to all Rutgers students, both domestic and international, from 4:00-5:00pm. Each week there will be a different theme where attendees can enjoy games, activities, and conversation - all while making new friends from around the world.
Come by to make your own Rutgers Global tie dye t-shirt on 9/22!
See the whole fall schedule here
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International Students Game: Rutgers Women's Soccer, September 24, 1:00-3:30 p.m., Yurcak Field, Busch Campus
Join Rutgers Global for a pre-match pizza tailgate and then head into the stadium to cheer on our women's soccer team!
No tickets or registration needed if you only wish to attend the game.
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Friendship Friday: Oktoberfest, September 29, 4:00-5:00 p.m., 30 College Ave.
This week there will be music, snacks, and drink (of the non-alcoholic variety) to celebrate the German festival of Oktoberfest. Attendees will receive a Rutgers Global color-changing stadium cup to take home!
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More Global Events:
Study Abroad Advising:
If you aren’t sure which program you would like to apply to, or if you would like to get a head start on planning for your abroad experience, the first thing you should do is speak with one of our Rutgers Global-Study Abroad advisors!
Check out our online and in-person advising and info sessions here.
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We are always looking for globally-oriented stories and events to share in Global Connections. If you have suggestions for submissions, please email them to [email protected].
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Rutgers Global is the university-wide office for international affairs at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The office provides extensive study and service-learning abroad opportunities, academic support for international students, visa and immigration processing for international students and scholars, international partnership facilitation, and on-campus global programming that helps to educate students and professionals alike. Rutgers Global is committed to comprehensive internationalization for both students and faculty, creating resources and opportunities to enhance our global engagement at home and abroad. | | | | |
