Study Work Abroad Fair
Study Work Abroad Fair
Co-sponsored by the Office of Career Services and Cooperative Education and the Office of International Education and Global Programs, the Study/Work Abroad Fair is an excellent opportunity for employers to provide information to prospective students seeking international opportunities.
Past Participants
- Arcadia University
- Council on International Educational Exchange
- Council of International Schools
- Cultural Vistas
- DIS
- IAESTE United States
- IES Abroad
- Sage Corp.
- SAI
- School of Field Studies
- Stint Ireland
- SUNY Oswego Study Abroad
- Syracuse University Study Abroad
- The Intern Group
Student Info
Study/Work Abroad Fair Survival Guide
Before the Fair
- Attend a Study Abroad 101 Meeting
- Research different study abroad programs
- Research the different organizations attending
- Talk with your academic advisor on fitting International Experience into your program
During the Fair
- Check-in with your RIT ID
- Review what locations and international experiences fit with your program at your college table
- Ask questions to the employers on programs, applications, scholarships, etc.
- Talk with study abroad alumni students on their experience
After the Fair
- Search study abroad programs through Compass
- Learn more about work abroad options through our International Experience page
- Make an appointment with study abroad advisors or the co-op office for next steps
- Discuss opportunities with your family
Student FAQs
Abroad Organization Info
Register
Register for the Study/Work Fair through Career Connect. A Career Services Coordinator will work with your organization to determine whether the fair is a good fit, or if other recruiting options would be better suited for the needs of your organization. Please do not schedule travel until you have received your confirmation.
Fees
The registration fee is $125 for the fair and includes two recruiters, a 6-ft-long skirted table, as well as lunch.
Payment
Shipping
If you plan to ship your display materials in advance, plan to have your materials arrive no earlier than 2 weeks prior to the event and no later than the day prior to the event.
Ship to the following address:
RIT Study/Work Abroad Fair/COMPANY NAME
Office of Career Services and Cooperative Education
335 John Street
Rochester, NY 14623
ATTN: David Travaglini
585-475-2124
Shipped materials will be delivered to your table the morning of the Fair.
Hotel Accommodations
For your convenience, here is a list of hotels that are near RIT.
Parking
Parking for the Student Alumni Union will be in D, V, or E Lots. Parking passes can be acquired at the Welcome Center on campus. Before you park, you can pull into the roundabout to unload your vehicle. Vehicles cannot be left unattended, so we will have staff available to stay with your car and help you unload and direct you to the fair. A campus map is available at maps.rit.edu.
If traveling from out of town, consider utilizing UBER, LYFT, or a hotel shuttle service where possible and NOT rental cars.
Study/Work Abroad Fair Schedule
Abroad Organization FAQs