DUS News - November 15, 2021

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International Education Week

Did you know that Penn State recognizes students from more than 100 countries around the world? Or that we are ranked 19th nationally for the number of students studying abroad? Help Penn State celebrate our global community by taking part in International Education Week, November 15–19, 2021. International Education Week is a worldwide, federally recognized week of celebrating international education and exchange. Take the time to broaden your perspective, and learn about a culture different from your own. Since we can't get together in person, we created a web page where DUS staff members could share interesting facts and experiences they encountered while traveling abroad. 

Learn more about all the International Education Week events at Penn State.

How To Get Started with Study Abroad

Are you interested in completing a portion of your education while abroad? Need more information? The Global - Penn State website is a great place to start. You will find information for students, parents and families as well as a page with details for each of the campuses. Concerned about the costs associated with study abroad? Learn about cost, funding and scholarships on the Global Penn State website. 

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Global Penn State

Are you an international student? Interested in education abroad? Wanting to make a global impact? Visit the Global Penn State website to learn more about how you can think, act, and contribute globally from your campus. 

Events and Announcements: 

Global Internships Virtual Fair

All Campuses

Interested in exploring and learning more of the world while gaining professional experience? Consider an internship abroad! Come to the Global Internships Virtual Fair on Wednesday November 17 from 3:30–5:30 p.m. Penn State Global will promote all the available internships abroad programs that are approved for Summer 2022. 

Registration is required by Tuesday, November 16.

One student participant of the Virtual International Internships Fair will be awarded (random selection) 1,000.00 USD scholarship that they can use for summer 2022 or fall 2022 Penn State internship abroad program. 

Academic Peer Mentoring Program (APMP)

University Park

Are you passionate about helping others? Do you want to gain valuable workplace skills? Apply to be an academic peer mentor. Mentors will learn tactics to: 

  • Help mentees with time management, study-skill development, and more
  • Learn and implement active listening and motivational interviewing skills
  • Discover how to build a successful mentoring relationship and make referrals

Interested? Get started in four easy steps:

  1. Complete the APMP application online by December 3. (If you’re interested in APMP, save Mondays and Wednesdays, 2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. on your spring 2022 class.)
  2. Earn a B or higher in a one-credit preparatory course.
  3. Attend a mentorship interview.
  4. Begin mentoring students.

For questions about the program or the class, contact spc83@psu.edu.

Quick Question Advising

University Park

Have a question that can be resolved in a short 5–10 minute conversation? Join us for quick question advising via Zoom on the dates and times below. Some of these topics include: discussing adding/dropping courses within deadlines; getting a form signed; using LionPATH; reviewing entrance-to-major requirements; learning about general education information not related to schedule planning; and transferring credits. Quick question advising is not intended for in-depth conversations.

For students enrolled in DUS:

Click here for Quick Question Advising via Zoom - Please note that a DUS Adviser is only available during the times listed below. All times are Eastern Time. 

Mondays 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Tuesdays 9:00–11:00 a.m. 
Wednesdays 9:00–11:00 a.m. 
Thursdays 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Fridays No Quick Question Advising

For students not enrolled in DUS:

Join the New Student Orientation OTeam

University Park

Interested in helping the Class of 2026 to join Penn State? Join the Orientation Team! We are seeking diverse, dedicated, enthusiastic, resourceful, and motivated students to join our 2022 Orientation Team (OTeam). New Student Orientation (NSO) begins the transition to Penn State, and the OTeam makes the difference for new students and their families. Members of the OTeam will serve as group facilitators, resource persons, role models, and ambassadors for Penn State during NSO. You can learn more about the Orientation Team by visiting oteam.psu.edu.

Interested? Apply online - Applications due by November 24, 2021.

Support DUS on GivingTuesday

All Campuses

We in DUS are so grateful for all of our students, and we want to continue to give them the best Penn State experience possible. This year on GivingTuesday, DUS will be raising money for the Division of Undergraduate Studies Award for Exploratory Students. This award will provide eligible students with funds for textbooks, lab fees, and other expenses above and beyond tuition.

Share our DUS GivingTuesday page with friends and family to show your support, and follow our posts this month on Instagram @PennState_DUS for student stories about the importance of the DUS experience. Donations will be accepted from Nov. 15 through GivingTuesday on Nov. 30.

Free Professional Headshots

University Park

Want a professional photo of yourself for your social media pages, LinkedIn account, or just to show your parents? Stop by the Bank of America Career Services Building any Tuesday or Friday during the fall semester for a free professional headshot!

Tuesdays: 3:30–4:30 p.m. ET
Fridays: 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET