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“People of the Pacific” Event helps Lehigh get to Know New Zealand and Samoa

A Samoan graduate student who grew up in New Zealand did his part to help the Lehigh community get to know the place he calls home a little bit better through the International Week event “People of the Pacific.”

Understanding Business Culture is Critical in any Job Hunt

Understanding the differences between business culture in the United States and overseas is critical to landing a job in either market – whether the job candidate is an American student looking for work abroad or an international student looking for work in the United States.

Peace Corps Makes Life-changing and Life-long Impact

Being in the Peace Corps shapes who you are personally and professionally according to a four-member panel of Peace Corps members who recently came to South Mountain to share their experiences with the Lehigh community.

Overseas Internships Give Lehigh Students an International Edge

Lehigh University graduates can set themselves apart from the competition in today’s tough job market by gaining global experience through study abroad programs and international internships.

Global Village Program

For 15 years, the Global Village program has provided about 100 young professionals from over 45 countries with experiences in global leadership and development during a six-week intensive program at Lehigh.

Living the Good Life Abroad (Ukraine)

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in another country for a little while? Two Lehigh students share their perspectives on the country of Ukraine, comparing it to life at Lehigh University.

Global Citizenship students get an insider’s look at Washington D.C.

Students in Lehigh’s Global Citizenship Program were given the opportunity to experience how the U.S. government uses global perspectives in its day-to-day operations through a recent trip to Washington, D.C.

Lehigh Alum Shares His Lessons Learned from Living in China

Lehigh alumn John Leiner’s life after Lehigh has literally taken him to the other side of the globe.

Refugees Living in Lehigh Valley Shared Their Experiences with Lehigh Audience

They all came to America from different places and for different reasons. Yet, each of the refugees who spoke at Linderman Library last month expressed a very similar sentiment – a sense of optimism about America and pure gratitude for the lives they now have living in the United States.

Lehigh in the News: A local news channel, 69 WFMZ, highlights Lehigh’s Pennsylvania School for Global Entrepreneurship-- the program brings high school students from the United States and around the world to engage in scholarly and experiential learning about global business leadership. Watch the news' coverage of the students discussing solar technology.

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