Study Abroad Video Resources

Welcome to our video library!  Here you can find recordings of past webinars and virtual information sessions.

For upcoming events, be sure to check out our calendar.  To schedule a meeting with a study abroad advisor, click here.

 

Purdue Sydney & London Internships Callout (11/15/2023)

About This Session

Learn more about the Purdue Sydney and London Internship Programs for 2024. In this callout, you'll learn more about the program and hear from three previous students about their experiences.

 

Flying 101 (10/18/2023)

About This Session

Have questions about flying? This is the video for you! Learn what to look for when booking flights, common mistakes to avoid, what to expect when flying internationally, and more!

 

Marketing Your Study Abroad Experience (9/6/2023)

About This Session

Back from study abroad and wondering how to leverage it into your job/internship/grad school applications? Join us to learn more about identifying skills and examples from study abroad that employers will care about and how you might want to incorporate your experience into your cover letter and resume.

 

How to Afford Study Abroad (8/9/2023)

About This Session

Want to study abroad, but not quite sure how to pay for it? Join us for this information session where we'll cover program costs, scholarships and financial aid, how to pick a cost-effective program, and ways to make programs more affordable.

 

How to Pick a Study Abroad Program (7/12/2023)

About This Session

Want to study abroad but not sure how to pick the right program for you? Join us as the study abroad advisors go over what to look for in a program, what you should think about when picking a program.

 

Study Abroad at Purdue (6/13/2023)

About This Session

Interested in learning more about study abroad at Purdue? Then this is the video for you! Advisors will walk you through some of the basics and how to go about getting started, as well as share resources and information to help you start to discover where Purdue will take you. 

 

Culture Talk Coffee Break #2: Tasting Cultures (11/11/2020)

About This Session

Tasting local cuisine is one of the most exciting aspects of travel or studying abroad.  More than just experiencing new flavors, textures, and aromas, you can also learn a lot about a country or region by eating the way locals eat.  In this session, we will explore the idea of food as an expression of cultural identity.

Presentation slides are available here.

 

Culture Talk Coffee Break #1: Weird, or Just Different? (10/21/2020)

About This Session

Join us for the first episode in a series of short virtual information sessions called “Culture Talk Coffee Breaks.”  Each 30-minute session will introduce a topic related to culture and offer opportunities for participants to reflect and ask questions.  These sessions are a great way to get a taste of culture without leaving home and prepare for future study abroad or travel experiences. 

Inspired by a TED Talk of the same name by Derek Sivers, this session titled “Weird, or Just Different?” will explore how to shift your perspective when encountering the new-to-you, whether that happens to be abroad or at home.  Grab a coffee (or tea, or whatever you like) and join us!

Presentation slides are available here.

 

The Truth About Study Abroad (8/20/2020)

About This Session

Watch the BGR information session on study abroad - we'll go over four myths about studying abroad and why they shouldn't stop you from exploring your options!  You will also hear from a panel of students who have already studied abroad and what they thought about their experience.