Global Gators

Global Gators Month: Crafting Your Global Academic Identity 
Tuesday, November 4, 2025| 3pm-4pm 
Location: Career Connections Center (Exploration Room) 

Are you preparing for an academic or teaching career in today’s interconnected world? Join us for an engaging workshop, 'Crafting Your Global Academic Identity,' hosted in collaboration with UF Center for Teaching Excellence and UF’s Career Connections Center, to discover why developing a global academic identity is essential for success in today’s education landscape. In this workshop, we’ll explore how teaching expectations and classroom cultures differ across regions and dive into key cultural dimensions that shape academic practice. Through guided reflection and hands-on activities, you’ll craft a compelling global teaching brand statement for your profile or job applications to show your readiness to teach different student populations. 

Global Gators: What Are My Options for Global and Socio-Cultural Learning?
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | 3pm-4pm 
Location: Online via Zoom  

Register Now: https://go.ufl.edu/nbct2py  

Are you ready to expand your horizons and immerse yourself in diverse cultures? Join us at the Career Connections Center for an interactive workshop where you'll discover the exciting opportunities available for Global and Socio-Cultural Learning. 

Whether you're interested in studying abroad, engaging in community service projects, or exploring global issues through research, this workshop will guide you through the various paths you can take to enrich your academic journey. Learn how these experiences can shape your worldview, enhance your career prospects, and fulfill your experiential learning interests. Don’t miss out on the chance to make your college experience truly global! 

Global Gators Month: International Business Careers (Gator Career Chat)
Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 3pm-4pm
Location: Online via Zoom

Register now: https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/uy2bzrPJS4iVvMwUG6r7Cw

Curious about what it’s like to work in international business or with globally connected companies? Join us for this special Gator Career Chat as part of Global Gators Month, where UF alumni will share their diverse career journeys across borders and industries. Learn how they leveraged their Gator experience to launch careers in international markets, navigate cross-cultural workplaces, and make a global impact. Whether you're exploring international business for the first time or planning your next global move, this panel will offer valuable insights, practical advice, and inspiration for your own path.

Global Gators: Marketing Your International Skills & Experiences to Employers  
Monday, November 17, 2025 | 3pm-4pm
Location: Career Connections Center (Exploration Room)

Join the UF International Center and the Career Connections Center for a fun and informative session where you'll learn the ropes of effectively promoting your international skills and experiences to potential employers. Whether you've embarked on immersive study abroad ventures, boundary-pushing global internships, virtual cross-cultural exchanges, leadership roles in international clubs, campus-engaging initiatives, impactful overseas volunteer missions, or other cross-border escapades, this workshop has got you covered. Find out how to talk up your skills to future employers and seamlessly blend them into your digital portfolio. Don't miss this chance to shape your global journey into a compelling advantage that propels you towards success in the professional arena!

Global Gators Month: Global ePortfolio Showcase featuring the International Scholars Program 
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 11am-12pm
Location: Reitz Union Room 3320

Discover a world of innovation, creativity, and achievement at the Global ePortfolio Showcase!

Join us as we celebrate the remarkable journeys and accomplishments of UF students. During this showcase, students will present their ePortfolios and expound upon their global experiences and accomplishments.

You are invited to engage with their inspiring projects, gain insight into global opportunities, and be a part of the excitement. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the future of learning and growth.

Global Gators Month: Unlock Your Global Career Potential with Language Skills
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 4pm-5pm
Location: Online via Zoom

Register now: https://go.ufl.edu/dvj0oex

Are you eager to explore career paths where your language proficiency can shine? Join us for an extraordinary workshop designed to open doors to a myriad of opportunities your language skills can unlock.

Beyond 120 and the Career Connections Center proudly presents a transformative event featuring industry leaders who are not only passionate about their careers but also eager to share their invaluable wisdom with aspiring students and future professionals like you.

There will be a panel of language service professionals, each with unique career journeys and insights into professional opportunities for multilingual individuals. Whether you speak multiple languages or are passionate about learning new ones, this workshop is tailor-made to expand your horizons and reveal a world of endless possibilities.

Don’t miss this chance to gain inspiration, network with experts, and discover how your language skills can shape a remarkable global career.

Global Gators Month: Teaching English Abroad
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 5pm-6pm
Location: Online via Zoom

Register now: https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/YnjlZqzxRMGqmk5PKT00mQ

Join the Career Connections Center for an insightful workshop designed for university students interested in teaching English abroad!  Discover the array of programs that offer teaching opportunities in countries like France, Japan, and South Korea.

This event will feature a panel of UF Alumni who will share their personal journeys, along with highlighting how teaching abroad further enriches their careers and personal lives.

Global Gators Month: International Internships (Student Panel)
Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 11am-12pm
Location: Online via Zoom

Register now: https://go.ufl.edu/nx8194r

Are you ready to dive into a world of international internships and uncover the secrets to a life-changing experience? Look no further because the Career Connections Center and the Center for European Studies have teamed up to bring this extraordinary session to you! Get ready to be inspired as fellow students spill the beans on their thrilling adventures with both in-person and virtual internships abroad. Yes, you heard that right - real students, real experiences, and real-world insights! So, if you've ever dreamed of embarking on an international internship and expanding your horizons, this is your chance to learn from those who've been there, done that, and rocked it!

If you have questions, please contact Edwina Hurst at edwinarj24@ufl.edu