Strengths of international graduate students and researchers for professional success

Overview:
International researchers in the United States lead multifaceted lives despite challenges such as immigration and separation from social support systems. The distinct facets of their lives, beyond domain expertise and work ethics, deserve a spotlight.

In this session, Sonali Majumdar and Mariyah Salem will highlight how international researchers can leverage storytelling to identify and communicate distinct strengths developed through lived experiences, which are valuable for professional success. Through interactive exercises, participants will share lived experiences and communicate their diverse strengths.  Join us in sharing stories and celebrating the international graduate student community.

We hope this session is a first of many, where international graduate students can build community and discuss lived experiences. At the event, we would like your thoughts on about potential future topics.

Facilitators: 

• Sonali Majumdar, Assistant Dean for Professional Development, Graduate School
• Mariyah Salem, Assistant Director for International Programs, Davis International Center