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Study Abroad Student Outreach Assistants promote study abroad and global internship opportunities at Tippie and encourage students to become involved with international and domestic opportunities. This role provides an opportunity for students to share their study abroad experience and expertise with students considering a study abroad or global internship program.

• Promote study abroad, virtual study abroad, and global internship opportunities.
• Assist in promotional efforts including classroom announcements, student org announcements, info sessions, tables in Tippie, study abroad fairs and a predetermined series of events throughout the academic year.
• Engage with Tippie students and alumni through the Tippie Global Instagram account.
• Attend team and individual meetings throughout the year to collaborate on outreach efforts and brainstorm new ideas.

This is a paid position ($10/hr) that averages 0-5 hours per week with potential evening hours required for events. Additional hours may be needed for the UI Study Abroad Fair and the Tippie College Study Abroad Fair.

The 2026-27 application will open in April. 

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Thank you for sharing your study abroad experience with Tippie Global!

We use photos and stories from students' international experiences to share the value, challenges, and rewards of study abroad with prospective students and the Tippie community.

Here is how this works:

1. Tell us about yourself and your experience.
2. Share some photos.
3. We will use your great photos and stories periodically on our social media Global Student Spotlights and other publications to share the value of study abroad. Check out past profiles in the Tippie Global Instagram account.

Share your photos

Best for: Highlighting study abroad academics prominently, and if you have limited content to include.

Formatting Tip:

Include:

• Name of school or program
• Country
• Length of time (session) or semester (e.g., “Spring 2024”)
   

Best for: Expanding on what you did abroad, especially if you completed internships, research, or had multiple international experiences

Formatting Tip:

• Create a new section titled "Global Experience" or "International Experience"
• Use bullet points to describe:
  • Relevant coursework
  • Projects or research
  • Extracurriculars or volunteer work
  • Skills gained

Best for: Emphasizing specific, transferrable skills gained abroad, especially if related to the job you’re applying for

Formatting Tip:

• List skills such as:
  • Language proficiency (e.g., “Conversational French”)
  • Certifications earned abroad
  • Technical or specific intercultural competencies

Best for: Briefly listing your study abroad experience when space is limited or when including multiple extracurriculars

Formatting Tip:

Include:

• Program or school name
• Country
• Dates or semester attended

• Reflect on your experience:
  • What challenges did you face?
  • What skills did you develop? (e.g., adaptability, communication, problem-solving)
  • How did you grow personally and professionally?
• Practice how you'll describe these skills in a workplace context

• Only mention study abroad when it's relevant to the question being asked
• Connect your experience to the role: Employers want to know how what you learned abroad translates to their workplace

• Review the job posting and identify what skills or traits the employer values
• Match your study abroad experiences to those specific competencies (e.g., cross-cultural teamwork, time management, adaptability)

When discussing your experience, structure your response using the STAR method:

• Situation: Briefly describe the setting or context
• Task: What were you responsible for?
• Action: What did you do?
• Result: What was the outcome or what did you learn?

Here are some examples of questions where discussing your global experience is appropriate:

• "Tell me about a time you had to adapt to a new environment."
  • E.g.) Talk about cultural adjustment and flexibility abroad
• "Tell me about a time you worked with people who had different perspectives."
  • E.g.) Highlight communication across cultures or collaborating on international projects
• "How do you handle stressful situations or tight deadlines?"
  • E.g.) Share examples of navigating unfamiliar systems or managing travel, coursework, or internships while abroad
• "Tell me about a challenge you faced and how you overcame it."
  • E.g.) Discuss problem-solving in an unfamiliar context, such as a language barrier or logistical issue

• Include study abroad in your cover letter where appropriate to showcase specific transferrable skills
• Don't forget to include study abroad on your LinkedIn Profile. Study abroad can be included under your Experience, Education, or Skills section(s)
• Brows the Tippie Undergraduate Career Services Website for additional career resources