Workshops and Events

Workshops

Fall 2024 Workshop Schedule Below
Workshop registration and presentation details available below. Workshop Zoom link: 
If you are unable to make a workshop but are interested in learning more, please review the presentation slides on your own or request to view the Zoom recording. Contact studyabd@unm.edu with any questions. 
Study Abroad Budget Workshop
September 5th, 3:00-4:00 PM, Mesa Vista Hall 2120 or Zoom  
  • Interested in attending? Register here.
  • View presentation slides here
  • Who: All students. Especially students seeking extra guidance on budgeting. All students with in-progress or completed scholarship essay drafts.
  • What: Short presentation on general budgeting advice. Students will have time to research their specific programs of interest and create personal budgets with advisor support. Open workspace for students to ask questions, receive feedback, and finish their study abroad scholarship essays and applications.
National Study Abroad Scholarships Information Session
September 12th, 3:00-4:00 PM, Mesa Vista Hall 2120 or Zoom  
Scholarship Essays Workshop
September 26th, 3:00-4:00 PM, Mesa Vista Hall 2120 or Zoom  
  • Interested in attending? Register here.
  • View presentation slides here
  • Who: All students with in-progress or completed scholarship essay drafts.
  • What: Short presentation followed by open workspace for students to ask questions, receive feedback, and finish their study abroad scholarship essays and applications.
Researching Your Visa Workshop
October 3rd, 3:00-4:00 PM, Mesa Vista Hall 2120 or Zoom 
  • Interested in attending? Register here.
  • View presentation slides here
  • Who: All students, especially Fall 2024 and Academic Year 2024-2025 study abroad students traveling to Spain, France, Italy, Japan, South Korea, and Australia.
  • What: Short presentation on general visa advice. Students will have time to research their specific visa process and ask questions.
Flights and Packing Workshop
October 24th, 3:00-4:00 PM, Mesa Vista Hall 2120 or Zoom 
  • Interested in attending? Register here.
  • View presentation slides here
  • Who: All students, study abroad students with questions about preparing to travel.
  • What: A two-part presentation. We will first cover tips for packing for a semester long (+) study abroad trip. After a short break, the second part will be directed towards first-time international fliers and will cover general advice for purchasing flights & navigating international travel.
International Credit Transfer Workshop
November 7th, 3:00-4:00 PM, Mesa Vista Hall 2120 or Zoom 
  • Interested in attending? Register here.
  • View presentation slides here
  • Who: All study abroad students.
  • What: Short presentation on the international credit transfer process. Students will have time to research their host program course offerings and UNM degree requirements.
Cultural Differences Workshop
November 14th, 3:00-4:00 PM, Mesa Vista Hall 2120 or Zoom 
  • Interested in attending? Register here.
  • View presentation slides here
  • Who: All study abroad students.
  • What: Presentation to learn all about adapting and living in another culture, culture shock, and how to make the most of your experience. 

Review archived presentations below:

Spanish Visa Workshop
  • View presentation slides here
  • Who: Study abroad students traveling to Spain for who wish to apply through the UNM batch visa process.
  • What: Short presentation on the requirements & documentation needed for the Spanish study visa.
  • Please Note: The Spanish Visa process has changes since this presentation was created. Some information my be different then mentioned in the slides. 

Abroad 101 Group Session

Students are required* to meet with an advisor prior to applying to study abroad. Study abroad advisors are available for 1:1 advising appointments or students can opt to attend an Abroad 101 Group Session. Group sessions will review all the mandatory information you need to know before applying to study abroad.

Students are encouraged to register for a Group Session on LoboAchieve prior to arriving. Search for the Global Education Office and check for availability under Toni Corso, Ariel Blackshear-Tvrdy, and Payton Broussard. 

Fall 2024 Abroad 101 Group Session Dates:

Thursday, Aug. 22nd, 1:30PM, Mesa Vista Hall 2120

Tuesday, Aug. 27th, 1:30PM, Mesa Vista Hall 2120

Thursday, Aug. 29th, 3:00PM, Mesa Vista Hall 2120

Tuesday, Sept. 3rd, 1:30PM, Mesa Vista Hall 2120

Tuesday, Sept. 10th, 1:30PM, Mesa Vista Hall 2120

Tuesday, Sept. 17th, 1:30PM, Mesa Vista Hall 2120

Tuesday, Sept. 24th, 1:30PM, Mesa Vista Hall 2120

Thursday, Oct. 10th, 3:00PM, Mesa Vista Hall 2120

Thursday, Oct. 31st, 3:00PM, Mesa Vista Hall 2120

Thursday, Nov. 21st, 3:00PM, Mesa Vista Hall 2120

Thursday, Dec. 5th, 3:00PM, Mesa Vista Hall 2120

 

 *Students applying to Faculty-Led Programs are not required to meet with advisors before applying.  

Pre-Departure Orientation

Mark your calendars for the mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation! In this session, we will review important details about the study abroad process and living internationally. 

ProgramDateTimeLocation
Spring/Calendar Year Exchanges & Direct EnrollThursday, October 17th, 2024 

3:00 PM -6:00 PM

Dane Smith Hall 125

Summer Exchanges & Direct EnrollFriday, April 19th, 20242:00 PM -5:00 PMDane Smith Hall 125
Fall/Academic Exchanges & Direct EnrollFriday, April 19th, 20242:00 PM -5:00 PMDane Smith Hall 125

 

Study Abroad Fair

Our next Study Abroad Fair will be Tuesday, April 9th! Stop by the SUB between 10AM-2PM.

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Study Abroad Book Club

Study Abroad Book Club Spring 2023

Beyond Guilt Trips: Mindful Travel in an Unequal World by Anu Taranath

• Who: Open to all those interested in studying abroad, international travel, or discussions about the role of identities in an increasingly globalize world.

• What: A weekly meet up to discuss Anu Taranath’s book, Beyond Guilt Trips: Mindful Travel in an Unequal World. Each week we will read and talk about one chapter from the book. These meetings will be facilitated by UNM study abroad advisors.

• Where: Mesa Vista Hall, Room 3097 (Located on the third floor of Mesa Vista Hall above AASS and El Centro).

• When: Every Thursday from 4:00 PM- 5:00 PM starting February 23rd until May 4th.

• Why: To provide a space to reflect, think, and share: “While travel can provide much needed perspective, it can also be deeply unsettling, confusing, and discomforting. Travelers can find themselves unsure about how to think or speak about the differences in race or culture they find, even though these differences might have fueled their desire to travel in the first place.” - Anu Taranath

• How: You can access a PDF of the book through UNM Libraries to read along. All are welcome even if you haven’t done the reading that week.

Returned Student Events

Study Abroad Social Hour (w/Pizza!)

Friday, March 29th 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Language Learning Center - Lab 1 - Ortega Hall, Room 143

Join us on Friday, March 29th from 12-1:30 PM in the Language Learning Center Lab 1 for free pizza and to connect with other UNM students who have studied abroad.

This event is free and meant to provide a space for you to share your experiences with other students who have been abroad. We are inviting Summer & Fall 2024 pre-departure students as well who are interested in learning from you as well.

Register here if you plan on attending. 

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Past Events:

Sharing Your Study Abroad Story

Monday, Nov 13th 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Language Learning Center - Lab 4 - Ortega Hall, Room 143

Learn about International Education Week here! 

Have you recently studied abroad or are you interested in studying abroad? Join us for a celebration of international experiences! Reflect on your time abroad during our Passport to Professionalism workshop. Learn tips on how to showcase your intercultural skills on your resume, during interviews, and how to connect with your new study abroad network on LinkedIn.

Meet with others who have also studied abroad, and share your stories over pizza, crafts, and games.

This event is free and open to all students!

Sign up to attend here!