To all the graduating Anteaters who’ve been abroad: 
Congratulations!
The Study Abroad Center staff wishes you the best in your next stage in life.  May there always be some “international” in it!  Thanks for the contributions you have made at UCI to it becoming a place of global inquiry, knowledge, and understanding.
Graduating Seniors-
Get a country sash for graduation!  

Show your global pride at graduation and make your international experience visible! Accent your cap and gown with a country sash!
Order online for $33.95.
On Campus Leadership
Share what you learned abroad with fellow UCI students! Develop your leadership skills, share international and global insights and knowledge with fellow UCI students while earning money, academic credit and/or developing professional skills.
Apply for the following on-campus positions during spring quarter:


Generation Study Abroad Ambassador
Watch for information late in the summer on how to join for next academic year.

Share YOUR study abroad experience with diverse groups of students on and off campus.

EAP Exchange Partner
 Be a mentor and friend to an international exchange student who will be studying abroad at UCI in the fall. Help these students make the most of their study abroad experience.
Check https://studyabroad.uci.edu/returned-from-abroad/ for more information.

Become Alternative Break Site Leader
Deadline to apply is May 31, 2019
Campus Organizations & Volunteer Programs (COVP) is recruiting for Alternative Break Site leaders for 2019-2020! Alternative Break Site Leaders are responsible for developing, planning, and leading a week of service program during the winter and spring break, including one weekend program. If you have a passion for community service, social justice, and community building, join our team!
Application link: www.tinyurl.com/altbreakapp1920
Questions? E-mail alternativebreak@uci.edu


International Center Student Assistant
Deadline to apply is May 24, 2019
The International Center Student Assistant provides administrative support to the International Center. They will assist IC staff on meeting immigration-related needs of international students; including, file maintenance, data entry, and review of incoming immigration requests. Student Assistants are responsible for providing high quality customer services to inquiries from students, scholars, university staff and others in-person and over the phone. They will also provide front-office reception and assist with other projects as needed. 
Applications will be available at ic.uci.edu  or contact icprograms@uci.edu if you have any questions.

Global Connect @ UCI, Internship Opportunity
Deadline to apply is June 7, 2019
Share your global spirit and spread your global knowledge to others. Become an academic intern to teach interactive workshops on concepts that define the 21st century, such as the multi-dimensional themes of globalization, immigration, human rights, freedom of speech, and so much more! Global Connect is an educational initiative that partners with secondary schools to teach a course on Globalization and International Relations.
Positions available for 2019-2020 academic year 
 *All majors can earn two graded units through Social Science 196
*Fulfills Education Field Study, International Experience, and Social Ecology Field Study
*Training provided
 Sign-up for our informational session here.
For more information, contact: Stephanie Hertel shertel@uci.edu, or visit our website http://www.socsci.uci.edu/globalconnect/.

UTeach - Teach Your Own Course!
Deadline to apply is June 7
Share what you learned abroad by teaching your own seminar to fellow UCI students.  Through UTeach, UCI students design, develop and deliver their own lower-division seminar class. The UTeach program is open to a wide variety of topics. Please feel free to contact UTeach Student Coordinator, Olivia Capizzi (ocapizzi@uci.edu) with any questions.
Connect with International Students
B.L.A.B. - Bagged Lunch & Babble
(Conversation Partners) Study abroad returnees! Want to gain leadership experience by sharing your study abroad experiences with others? Want to offer advice to current international students and help them assimilate to American culture? Join us for Bagged Lunch and Babble (B.L.A.B.)! Hosted by the Communication Club, B.L.A.B meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 12pm to 2pm in CE 1 (room 2040) as a chance to meet with international students as well as other UCI students of Communication Club. Bring your own lunch and enjoy it with people from all over the world to help students practice English, share your experiences, and make new friends! Contact activities@ce.uci.edu if you have any questions.

International Coffee Hour
Every Friday, 11:00am-12:30pm, Science Library Room #193
Come enjoy some great company and conversations over some light refreshments! This is an opportunity to meet new friends from across the UCI campus and the world in a casual and comfortable environment. Questions? Contact icprograms@uci.edu
Share your pictures, thoughts, and experiences with other students interested in going abroad. Submit your story to the Study Abroad Center Website at this link.
 
Join the
Study Abroad Center Returnee List so students interested in studying abroad can ask you questions about your experience abroad.  Click here to view the current Returnee List to confirm that you are listed and your information is correct.

Join Us On Facebook and Instagram. Show UCI students what YOU did abroad and inspire them to take their journey! Post your photos, videos, blogs, stories, and more on the
Anteaters Abroad page on Facebook and follow us and tag us in your in your photos with #uciabroad on Instagram.