In celebration of International Education Week, 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.

Marcelo Barros' work is 100% focused on helping international students find jobs in the U.S. A sought after speaker at over 50 universities across the U.S., Barros' work has gotten noticed by Forbes, Bloomberg, Business Week, American Marketing Association, The Times of India, Inside Higher Ed, Vault, France 2, and several other publications. Feel free to connect with Barros via LinkedIn ahead of this exclusive event for NYU international students.

With six comics from around the world (Rufat Agayev, Zarna Garg, Peng Dang, Eman Morgan, TJ, and Jocelyn Chia), and emceed by Ahmed Abdelrahman, you're sure to get lots of laughs. If you’re interested in comedy that resonates with an international experience in the US this event is for you! 

Professional connections can be made in a variety of settings. In the United States, interviews or networking can happen over lunch or dinner. Join the Office of Global Services and the Wasserman Center for Career Development for an interactive and informative dining experience to learn how to conduct yourself professionally in these contexts. We encourage you to dress professionally according to your industry’s standards for this 3 course business dinner.

Meet with friends over a traditional US Thanksgiving meal as part of International Education Week!

Looking for a permanent immigration solution? Have you considered Canada? Representatives from the Consulate General of Canada will be at NYU on to do a presentation covering a wide range of topics including the process to become a Canadian permanent resident via the Express Entry program, work opportunities in Canada, the advantages of studying in Canada, and more! International and American citizen students in any discipline are welcome, as well as current and graduated students.

November 17th | 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM | 5 Metrotech Center - LC 223

Join the International Student Advisory Board and the Office of Student Leadership and Engagement for games, snacks, and fun!

Come join us for a casual chat with OGS staff to share how we navigate new cultures and education systems, and the impact these experiences have on our understanding of ourselves and the world. The goal of this session is to spark conversation with peers regarding identity, cultural adjustment, and the value of travel and continual learning.. International students are encouraged to bring a NYU friend if they’d like. Light snacks will be served.

Interested in working in the UK after graduation? Join OGS as we welcome the New York British Consulate on campus to speak about the UK's High Potential Individual (HPI) visa which allows stays for at least 2 years. Ciaran Hanley, Deputy Head North American and the Caribbean Americas Region of the UKVI will be speaking about this new pathway. 

November 18th | 5:30 PM - 8:15 PM ET | Pfizer Auditorium: Dibner Hall (Tandon Campus)

Join producer Christy McGill for NYU’s private film screening of PASANG: In the Shadow of Everest which chronicles Pasang Lhamu Sherpa’s tragic and inspiring journey to become the first Nepali woman to summit Everest in 1993. Her determined pursuit of Everest plays out within the context of her nation’s quest for democracy and the emergence of the commercial climbing industry. As told by the Nepalis who knew her, by some of the world’s most notable alpinists, and by Pasang herself, PASANG: The Shadow of Everest, documents her historic quest that would transfix her country and uplift a new generation’s belief in its possibilities. No RSVP required!

November 21st | 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Makerspace

Enjoy food with friends at the Brooklyn campus! Tickets go live Monday, November 14th!

November 17th | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

This week, we will explore different neighborhoods in New York City and New Jersey along with what all of them have to offer. We know that choosing the right neighborhood for your next apartment can be daunting so we will guide you through the process where you can learn more about the history, local restaurants, and famous locations within these neighborhoods around us. This will also be a great opportunity to practice your English, learn new vocabulary, and make new friends! Offered by CSL.

Have you ever wanted to attend a live, professional basketball game in the US? Here’s your chance! Come out to Barclays Center in Downtown Brooklyn on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 7:30pm to watch the Washington Wizards take on the Brooklyn Nets. The cost is $20 per ticket.

Act fast because tickets are limited! Tickets go live on November 14 at 12:00 PM ET.