Internationalize Your Campus Life

There are many ways to remain internationally engaged on campus after returning from your education abroad experience. Find opportunities on your Penn State campus and get involved globally. Of the many available opportunities, here are just a few examples:

  • Become a Peer Adviser: When students return from abroad, they will receive an email from the Education Abroad office with instructions on how to apply for a peer adviser position. Typically, peer advisers are selected at the beginning of each academic year. Competitive and thoughtful applications from a wide range of experiences will be invited to interview for the position. 
  • Attend the Global Engagement and Leadership Experience program (GELE) program:
  • Become a Global Ambassador: Find out more about becoming a Global Ambassador by contacting the Global Engagement office at SEIL@psu.edu
  • Join an international club or intercultural group.
  • Volunteer with global groups and organizations:
    • If your campus or academic department hosts an Education Abroad or Global Engagement Fair, ask how you can get involved and volunteer.
    • Help an education abroad adviser with an information session for your program
    • Volunteer with Global Connections a local non-profit that promotes intercultural understanding.
  • Become an orientation leader at the New Student Orientation for International Students. Reach out to SEIL@psu.edu to learn who to connect with at your campus to learn more!
  • Were you a participant in an exchange program? Connect with students from your host institution who are studying abroad at Penn State by reaching out EAExchanges@psu.edu.
  • Stay up to date on international news and events.