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Host Families Needed for Thanksgiving!
Unlike most U.S. students, most international students at the University at Albany do not have time to go home during the short Thanksgiving recess. If you have room at your Thanksgiving table for one or more students, we encourage you to become a host family participant this year!
Inviting an international student or students to join you for this holiday is an enjoyable, interesting and invaluable way to exchange ideas, customs and cross-cultural issues, and you can show our visitors first-hand how Americans celebrate Thanksgiving.
- All students speak English.
- You must be able to pick the student/s up at the University and drive them back afterwards.
- This is not an overnight visit—you decide the length of the visit.
- You are encouraged to host at least 2 students so that they will feel more comfortable.
Please complete the Host Family Application and return it to International Student & Scholar Services no later than NOVEMBER 16th.
If you have any questions, please call Austin Powers at 518-591-8188 or via email: oiega@uamail.albany.edu
International Students use this link to apply for a host family: Application for Thanksgiving Host Family
Big Guide Online Provides UAlbany Community Global Career Resources
The University at Albany’s Office of International Education and Career Development Center have purchased access to The BIG Guide to Living and Working Overseas ONLINE. This new resource will help empower students looking to build global career skills.
With today’s growing global economy, many students and young professionals recognize that having international experience is a key factor in building a strong career. Students are also looking towards building internationally-focused careers, where global perspective and international experience are absolutely invaluable. The BIG Guide Online is the latest incarnation of The BIG Guide to Living and Working Overseas by Jean-Marc Hachey, an internationally-recognized seminar presenter, mentor and global career expert.
All members of the University at Albany community will now have access to The BIG Guide Online, with over 1,800 pages of expert advice and 3,000 resources and employer profiles. The BIG Guide is focused on helping users develop their International IQs, build strong cross-cultural skills and learn about international job hunting. There are many interactive features available on the site: individual user accounts allow yellow highlights, private notes and bookmarks. Quick Guides provide practical advice on the most popular "study abroad" subjects. Quizzes measure user’s international credentials. Student networking connects internationally-focused individuals on campus, while reader contributions allow users to publish their international experiences. The BIG Guide is an essential tool for all students, from freshmen to graduates, as well as young professionals.
Access is available (registration required) for all students, faculty, staff and alumni who have an @albany.edu or @uamail.albany.edu e-mail address.
