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Katie Krueger

New!  Free!  Live chat and Q&A with Katie Krueger, author of “Give with Gratitude:Lessons Learned Listening to West Africa (May 29, 2 pm EST) THIS SESSION IS FULL!

MelibeeU is honored to have Katie Krueger join us to share the wisdom gleaned from her experiences in Senegal where she was a Rotary Ambassador Scholar. The lessons she learned in West Africa will remind you of the joy and challenges we face when living and studying abroad, especially when one trusts the journey with an open heart.  This event is FREE – as we are committed to offering professional development opportunities to ALL educators, especially those who cannot attend the national NAFSA conference this year.  Read on for more information about this session and learn how to get Katie’s outstanding book so that you can ask her questions during the LIVE event (via phone or chat!)  Click for More

Missy Gluckmann

New! Free!  Short Term Study Abroad – Live chat and Q&A with Missy Gluckmann, founder of Melibee Global/MelibeeU (May 30, 1 pm EST)

Exponential growth of short term study abroad is a HOT TOPIC! Join Missy for an informal conversation on the subject. Be sure to bring your questions to this session!  This is a FREE professional development opportunity for international educators. (Space is limited.)Click for More

Updated! Career: International Student Advising (ISA) (Mon, June 4th at 7 pm EST – session will be recorded)

This 90 minute workshop will provide an overview of the field of international student advising in higher education.  International student advisers (ISAs) are integral to the lives of visiting foreign nationals studying in the United States. They provide documents related to the student visa, offer ongoing advise on regulations, and provide support to dependents of the student. They are also responsible for reporting data to the US government via SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System.)  Cultural programming is also a key component of many ISA jobs. We’ll discuss the joys and challenges of this work and provide plenty of time for Q&A.  This session is designed to be somewhat interactive and  includes a robust resource guide! (Please note that to serve as an ISA, you must be a Designated School Official – and this requires that you are a US citizen or lawful permanent resident.  Please sign up or this workshop if you are in this category or plan to be in the future.) Click for More

New! How to Negotiate Your Salary (Tuesday, June 5th at 7 pm EST – session will be recorded)

Congratulations! You’ve landed a job offer in a college or university’s office after months of searching – and often after years of studying!  But now comes what can be the uncomfortable part for many – negotiating your salary.  What path do you take – do ask for more money and risk insulting someone?  Or take the offer as is and feel that you’re not getting paid what you’re worth? How do you know what is a reasonable offer?  What questions should you ask about salary and benefits?  How do you sound knowledgeable and confident, especially when this is your first salary negotiation?  How do you know when to say “no – this isn’t the right offer for me?”  This new workshop has gotten rave reviews – we hope you will join us! Click for More

Back by Popular Demand! International Educators Coping with Stress: Striking a Balance (Tuesday, June 12th at 1 pm – 2:15 EST – session will be recorded)

International educators are the most giving, generous people. They will move mountains for what they believe in and serve their students and colleagues incredibly well. The work is usually cyclical, always exciting and often draining. How do we, as international educators, reconcile this work that we love, but that can drain us so? How can we reflect upon past experiences and then “pack it away” so that we can make a fresh new start – one that feels like we’re enthusiastically marching into our work with balance, strength and clarity? Through reflection, exercises and introspection, we will be able to honor our work, ourselves and then prepare for work that doesn’t feel like we’re just strapping on our running shoes to get through the marathon of spring. Through the MelibeeU approach, we aim to help you to feel restored, empowered and more than ready for an exciting new year. Click for More

New! Advising Students on Volunteer and Work Abroad with Zahara Heckscher (Coming this Fall!)

Are droves of your students asking for advise about volunteering and working abroad?  Do you feel that you would be serving them better with more grounded advising experience in these areas?  At times, do you struggle with knowing what may be the “right” program for each student? MelibeeU is thrilled to have Zahara Heckscher, author of “How to Live Your Dream of Volunteering Overseas” leading this two part series. Through presentation, interactive exercises, a hearty resource guide, Q&A and chat tools, you will feel more confident in your advising abilities in these two popular areas.

New! 30 Mosques in 30 Days – An American Adventure with Aman Ali and Bassam Tariq (Coming this Fall!)

Twenty-something year old New Yorkers, Aman Ali and Bassam Tariq wanted to learn more about their faith, so they jumped in the car and visited 30 mosques in 30 states in 30 days over Ramadan.  Their “Ramadan Roadtrip” – which covered all 50 states between 2010/11 has been covered by major media outlets such as CNN, the BBC, Al Jazeera, NBC, Fox, CBS, Time and more!  Students, faculty, staff and campus communities across the US have been deeply moved and inspired by the 30 mosques project.This live webinar is a great addition to your campus programming. Aman and Bassam use photographs, stories and their wonderful humor to create dialogue about diversity in the US.

Global Service Learning: Design/Reflection/Connection Workshop Series with Dr. Eric Hartman (Recording will go on sale soon!)

This three part workshop (4.5 hours of training), led by Dr. Eric Hartman, will enhance your understanding of designing a global service learning program, integrating critical reflection and then connecting the dots upon re-entry, allowing us to be more informed and active global citizens. Click for More
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MelibeeU and Small Planet Studio Offerings:

The following are MelibeeU training collaborations with Small Planet Studio. Clicking on the “Click for More” buttons will link you to the respective Small Planet Studio pages, but be sure to come back soon!

Free Bonus Hour Session! The “How-To Series”: How to Work in Study Abroad, as an Intercultural Trainer & a Global Education/Intercultural Consultant

> Prepare for your job search and interviews

> Create actionable steps toward your career goal

> Gain confidence that you are moving in a logical direction

Get instant access to two 90-minute recordings + 98 pages of handouts + bonus resources for only $97! (Or purchase individual classes for $47 each.) Click for More

Short-Term Study Abroad Crossroads: Where Planning Missteps Meet Cultural Blunders

> Gain knowledge of vital planning, logistical, and cultural components

> Read detailed and specific examples of missteps and solutions

> Craft actionable steps to develop and deliver safe, sound, and sustainable short-term programs abroad

Get instant access to two 90-minute recordings + over 100 pages of handouts + podcast interview + bonus resources for only $157! Click for More