The International Student Wednesday Forum serves as a safe and welcoming space for international students to meet, learn, and share on a weekly basis. Forum topics are selected based on students’ feedback via survey, as well as reflection from academic advisers’ interactions with international students. Topics generally focus on areas that are most confusing and challenging to international students, for example, choosing a major, seeking academic support, searching internship, community engagement, American classroom culture, communicating with professors and advisers, etc. Forum facilitators are faculty, academic and career advisers, program directors, and student leaders. First year students are encouraged to attend at least 5 of the forums during the 1st semester to earn a Certificate of Excellence/Engagement Certificate of Excellence/Engagement

Location: Hall of Languages, Room 320 and https://syracuseuniversity.zoom.us/j/7670081875

Wednesdays

Time: 5:30 to 6:30 pm

Sept. 2, 2026

Design a Successful Semester

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Want to learn strategies and tools to plan your Fall semester and ensure all assignments and commitments done on time? Come to learn from upper-class outstanding students who will share the tools they find most helpful.

Takeaway:

• Tools and tips for effective time management and productive learning

Sept. 9, 2026

Achieve High GPA and Develop Positive Relationship with Your Professor and Advisor

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Networking is as important as earning a high GPA. Networking is a critical skill for college students. Many students struggle with building positive relationship with professors and advisors or peers due to cultural barriers and other reasons. We will invite professors, advisors, and student leaders to share open and honest advice and suggestions.

Takeaway:

• Strategies and confidence in interacting with professors and advisors

Sept. 16, 2026

Select Student Leadership Opportunities Wisely

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Student leadership and community engagement are essential to students’ professional growth and career planning. SU has abundant student organizations and leadership opportunities. Which one(s) are appropriate for you? Come and listen to advice from experienced student leaders.

Takeaway:

• Ideas and plan for selecting student leadership and engagement opportunities

Sept. 23, 2026

Campus job, Internship, and Experience Sharing from Upper-Class students

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All students (domestic or international) are eligible to work on SU campus and conduct internship in the U.S. The campus job and internship are great opportunities for students to network and develop professional skills. Come and learn job and internship seeking tips.

Takeaway:

• Clear understanding of campus job postings, application requirements and procedures
• Tools and strategies for internship search

Sept. 30, 2026

Build Professional Network and Boost Your Resume with Professional Skills

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Networking is a critical skill for college students to acquire for professional growth. Networking with faculty and advisor helps students gain advice and obtain tips for profession and life. Connecting to SU alumni as early as possible helps you have a deep understanding of the professional world. In addition, employers and graduate schools always favor students with extensive leadership, professional, and research skills. Do not wait until the senior year and regret what you only achieve is high GPA.

Takeaway:

• Tips and resources for professional networking

Oct. 14, 2026

Study and Conduct Internship Abroad and Away (Washington D.C., Los Angeles, and New York)

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Do you know you may start your first internship through Syracuse Abroad, nearly guaranteed internship once you are admitted? SU is ranked #9 in study abroad, with centers and programs all over the world. The academic credit processing is seamless. In addition, SU has semester programs in Washington DC, Los Angeles, and New York for you to explore and interact with professionals in various industrial sectors.

Takeaway

• Application tips for internship abroad and study away

Oct. 21, 2026

Research Resources for Undergraduate Students

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Research is one of the few durable skills employers and graduate programs look for when recruiting a candidate. Come to learn how to start a research inquiry and seek faculty guidance and resources for your research curiosity from the Office of Undergraduate Research/SOURCE.

Takeaways:

• Clear pathway of initiating a research project
• Ideas of seeking research support

Oct. 28, 2026

Direct Conversations with Employers

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We will invite employees (TBD) to share their expectations regarding applicants’ background and professional skills. Students will obtain first-hand advice about how to prepare for internship and full-time employment application.

Takeaway:

• Insider perspectives on internship and job applications