January 2019 – INTA Advising Blog

GT Counseling: Building Social Confidence

January 31, 2019January 30, 2019 Stephanie Jackson

If you experience trouble connecting to others due to social anxiety, or you have difficultry making presentations in front of others, the Building Social Confidence group may be able to help you learn about the cause of social anxiety, as well as how to combat those anxious feelings. The group meets on Tuesdays, 1:00 – 2:30 PM! Please contact either Megan Faye, M.A., M.S. at megan.faye@studentlife.gatech.edu or Janice Harewood, Ph.D. at janice.harewood@studentlife.gatech.edu if you are interested in this group.

Spring 2019 Career Talk Lunches

January 31, 2019January 31, 2019 Stephanie Jackson

Save the dates for these upcoming career lunches with Nunn School alumni from organizations across the field of international affairs! Feb. 6 – Nonprofits & NGOs | Carter Center, Habitat for Humanity Feb. 27 – International Development Mar. 13 – Global Business | Amazon Mar. 27 – Consulting | Deloitte, Booz Allen Hamilton Apr/ 3 – Diplomacy | British Consulate-General, Canadian Consulate All career talk lunches will be held from 12:30-1:30pm in Habersham G-17. More information, including RSVP for each event, will be posted to this blog as the date…

Spring 2019 Commencement Participation for Summer 2019 Degree Candidates

January 30, 2019 Stephanie Jackson

Undergraduate and graduate (Masters) summer 2019 degree candidates who have two or fewer classes remaining to complete degree requirements after the spring 2019 term will be eligible to request participation in the spring 2019 ceremony. Applicants must be in GOOD ACADEMIC STANDING and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 for Bachelors, 2.7 for Masters. Extenuating personal and family circumstances or issues related to the proximity of the student’s home to Atlanta will also be taken into consideration. Summer students will receive the same ticket allotment as a spring student.…

Upcoming OIE Deadlines and Sessions

January 30, 2019 Stephanie Jackson

Study Abroad Deadlines are Nearly Here! Looking to study abroad on Exchange during the Academic Year, Fall, or Summer 2019? The deadline to apply is: Feb. 1, 2019 Looking for a summer study abroad program? There are still programs accepting students, but the Feb. 15 deadline is nearly here. Visit the program pages for more information or contact us. Study Abroad 101 Featuring the NGS Costa Rica Program and the China Summer Program February 5 at 11am in Student Center #319 Study Abroad 101 Featuring Summer Study Abroad Programs Have questions about studying abroad over summer? Now is a great time to come…

Koru Mindfulness Class for Graduate Students

January 30, 2019 Stephanie Jackson

Open your mind and manage your stress – join the 4-week Koru class only for Tech graduate students! Tuesdays from 5-6:15, 2/12 – 3/15 in Student Center Room 301. To register, visit https://koru.site/PHA1654

GT Peer Coaching Program

January 30, 2019 Stephanie Jackson

Students provide one-to-one peer coaching to help address: adjustment to Tech/college culture Relationship concerns Academic Struggles Stress Grief or loss Visit peercoaching.gatech.edu for more information!

Careers in Nonprofit Organizations – February 6

January 28, 2019January 30, 2019 Stephanie Jackson

Considering a career with a nonprofit organization? Want to know more about the operations of a non-governmental organization? Come meet with two Nunn School alumni with significant experience international NGO arena, here in Atlanta! Meagan Martz (BSIAML, MSIA) is currently the Sr. Associate Director, Principal Gifts, Asia at The Carter Center. She began her career there after graduating from the Nunn School as a Prospect Research Analyst. Her current role takes her to Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, and China regularly to meet with individuals, foundations and corporations about…

NTI Summer Internship Program

January 28, 2019 Stephanie Jackson

NTI is pleased to offer paid internships in our Washington, D.C. office. NTI also welcomes applicants from University-sponsored internship programs. The number of positions and areas of responsibility vary by semester, but each offers exciting opportunities to work on projects that make lasting contributions to reducing threats of weapons of mass destruction and disruption (WMDD), with an emphasis on nuclear, radiological, and biological risks, as well as related risks associated with advances in technology. Thank you in advance for your interest in supporting this important work. NTI internships are especially…

Federal Jackets Fellowship!

January 28, 2019 Stephanie Jackson

In the Georgia Tech Federal Jackets Fellowship (formerly the Georgia Tech D.C. Internship Program), you will work full time with a member of Congress, a Congressional committee, or an executive branch office in or around Washington, D.C. for approximately 10 weeks during summer, and 16 weeks during spring or fall. You will secure your own internship based on your academic and personal interests. The Center for Career Discovery and Development, and the Office of Government and Community Relations is available to assist you with this process. Recent positions secured by Tech…

Social Justice Peace Fellowships, Advocacy Project

January 25, 2019 Stephanie Jackson

APPLY FOR A PEACE FELLOWSHIP THIS SUMMER AND WORK ON THE FRONTLINES FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE! The Advocacy Project (AP) is looking for six graduate students with a passion for social justice to work with AP’s community-based partner organizations in the summer of 2019. AP has deployed 305 Peace Fellows since 2003. Click here for more information and check below for this year’s openings and programs. The work: Fellows will help host organizations to publicize their work; support a pilot project for social change; strengthen their organizations; and build an international…