NYU International Education Week

BE IN
AND OF THE
WORLD

A nationwide celebration that higher education institutions across the US participate in, International Education Week (IEW) takes place every November. IEW at NYU gives you an opportunity to revisit the familiar or discover the unknown. Journey across the world with nothing more than curiosity and an open mind.

Study Away Opportunities Fair

• November 8th, 2:00 - 5:00 PM ET
• Kimmel E&L 4th Floor

Get ready for International Education Week with the Study Away Opportunities Fair. Join the Office of Global Programs to learn about your study away locations and how you can turn your dream semester away into a reality. In addition to fun giveaways and prizes, the fair will have informative stations covering 14 NYU global locations, school-based advising, and a variety of study away resources.

The International Advantage: How to Get More Jobs as an International Student with Marcelo Barros

• November 13th, 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
• Manhattan Wasserman Center, Presentation Room A

We welcome Marcelo Barros, the author of The International Advantage Get Noticed, Get Hired! He has spent over two decades advising international students looking to work in the US after graduation. In this session, specifically prepared for international students, Marcelo will share strategies that international students of any major can utilize to tilt the balance in their favor and secure more job interviews. Sponsored by I-Hub and the Wasserman Center for Career Development.

Manhattan Trivia Night

• November 13th, 4:00 - 6:00 PM ET
• Lipton Den, 33 Washington Square East
  

Test your knowledge and show off your skills for an exciting evening of trivia! Sponsored by the I-Hub team, participants will have the opportunity to compete to win great prizes with light snacks and bubble tea provided! Interested participants or teams can sign up in advance here or join a team day-of.

Brooklyn Trivia Night

• November 13th, 4:00 - 6:00 PM ET
• 6 MetroTech Center, Event Space

Test your knowledge and show off your skills for an exciting evening of trivia! Sponsored by the Tandon Office of Student Leadership & Engagement and CSL Grad Life. Participants will have the opportunity to compete to win great prizes with food and fun provided! Interested participants or teams can sign up in advance here or join a team day-of.

Chinese Name Pronunciation Workshop for NYU Employees

• Tuesday, November 14th, 12:00 - 1:30 PM ET
  
• StudentLink Center, 383 Lafayette Street, Room C06

Are you unsure how to pronounce Chinese names? Names are important and as faculty, staff, and administrators, we try our best to pronounce student names correctly, even when we aren’t sure how to.  Join OGS in-person for this professional development opportunity to learn more about what is in a Chinese name along with tips and tricks to help you feel more confident when pronouncing a Chinese name. Lunch will be served. This session is for NYU faculty, staff, and administrators.

Comedy Night

• Tuesday, November 14th, 7:15 - 9:45 PM ET
  
• Kimmel Center for University Life, 60 Washington Square South, Room 914

Join us for a night of laughs with comedy that is sure to resonate with an international experience in the US!

IEW Keynote Speaker: Dr. Rajika Bhandari

• Wednesday, November 15th, 12:00 - 1:30 PM ET
  
• King Juan Carlos I of Spain Center, 53 Washington Square South, 1st Floor

Based on her extensive experience as an international higher education expert and her new award-winning memoir, America Calling: A Foreign Student in a Country of Possibility, Dr. Rajika Bhandari will share her personal and professional insights on attracting international students; serving their needs and positioning them for success; and the value they bring to campuses, local communities, and national economies. All in the NYU community are welcome to attend this event.

Movie Night

• Wednesday, November 15th, 7:00 - 9:00 PM ET
  
• Kimmel Center for University Live, Room 904

Join us for our annual international movie night! Bring a friend and enjoy free popcorn, snacks, and fun. This year's movie will be Joy Ride! Admission is first come, first serve. View the trailer here. Sponsored by the Center for Student Life.

Friendsgiving

• Thursday, November 16th, 3:00 - 6:00 PM ET
  
• Palladium Hall, 140 East 14th Street, 3rd Floor Multi-Purpose Room

Want to enjoy a traditional, US Thanksgiving meal? Sign up with your friends and join us to celebrate, give thanks, and eat!

This event is open to the entire NYU community in celebration of the cultural sharing that takes place between domestic and international populations at NYU.