Global Communities students outside of Dorchester Hall, the home of Global Communities.

For more information contact:
Monica Emery, Director, Global Communities
Office: 0119 Dorchester Hall
Mail: University of Maryland
Office of International Programs
1122 Holzapfel Hall
College Park, Maryland 20742
Phone: (301) 314-7100
Fax: (301) 314-7708

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Courses UNIV 289A: Global Communities Colloquium IV: Becoming a Professional in a Global Society

This colloquium serves as the capstone in the Global Communities Program. Building on the past three semesters, participants will develop their resumes, build career and professional knowledge and goals, hone their interviewing skills, and finalize their portfolio project. The goal of the colloquium is to foster a greater understanding of the global and internationalized workplace, what it means and how best to ready oneself for successful participation.

During this semester students:

• Develop a professional portfolio and explore career options
• Conduct and document an informational interview.
• Enhance and professionalize their resume.
• Write an essay concerning the internationalization of the workplace.
• Attend an international career panel or topical event related to their field.

Download a Sample Syllabus:

Syllabus From Spring 2006 (pdf File - Uses Adobe Acrobat Reader)