Welcome to the International Students Community! 

Affinity communities are identity-focused groups that provide specialized resources and content that centers diversity, equity, and inclusion within the career development journey for students with minoritized identities. This page contains information on professional and student organizations you could get involved in, success story and advice blogs, and events and other resources centered around International Students and professionals throughout their career development journey. 

You can get email updates on this community by clicking the “Follow this affinity community” link on the right-hand side of the page. If you have any questions related to the International Students Community, other affinity communities, or general career topics, you’re welcome to make an appointment with one of our career coaches using the hyperlink below the “follow this affinity community” button.

Featured Articles

Trends, advice, and experiences in this community, written by Career Center staff and subject matter experts.

Resources

Focused job boards, educational content, and other tools designed specifically for this community.

Interstride

Interstride is an interactive platform designed to enhance the career exploration and job/internship search experience for international students. Along with …

Career Resources & Services

Learn about the resources and staff support the Center for Career Development offers international students in their career preparation and …

Résumé Examples

Undergraduate Student Résumé Example Graduate Student Résumé Example International Student Résumé Example

 

International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS)

International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) supports the greater internationalization of the University of Connecticut through the development and delivery of …

Writing Center

Offered at all UConn campuses. Offers free peer counseling writing tutorials which last up to 45 minutes.

Graduate School Scholarships by Affinity Community

There are many scholarships and fellowships available for Graduate students within specific Affinity communities, representing various areas of study and …

Alumni Mentors

Alumni mentors who are willing to be contacted for career advice and industry insights.

Ting-Yun Cheng

Alumni Mentors
  • Washington D.C.
  • Senior Data Analyst The Washington Post
Meet Ting-Yun

Mansi Malhotra

Alumni Mentors
  • Greater Indianapolis, IN
  • Advisor - Product Development Elanco
Meet Mansi

Sylvia Pu

Alumni Mentors
  • NYC Metropolitan Area
  • Founder The Future Professional Initiative
Meet Sylvia
  • Portland, ME
  • Assistant Extension Professor - Maine Sustainable Agriculture and Ornamental Horticulture Educator University of Maine
Meet Ankit