Civic & Global Engagement

Join us this Friday from 3-4:30pm in the Commons Great Room (as well as the Rosedale and Harrison Galleries) to celebrate all of the global learning that has happened this academic year.

Enjoy amazing student exhibits, activities, free food, music and more.
Plus, winners of the Preview Photo & Video Contest will be announced!

See you there!

Calling all Preview students!
Don't forget to submit your photos and videos.
Use the link in our bio to submit by April 10th.

Come celebrate Black History Month tomorrow in the Commons Great Room from 4 til 6pm🎨🥂

Hosted by Civic Scholars 🤩

Career preparation was in full swing at last week's Resume Revival 💼✨

Huge thanks to everyone who stopped by to get resumes reviewed, snap LinkedIn headshots, and network with our Office of Career Education team and employer partners (some of whom you’ll see again at the fair 👀).

Whether you made it to Resume Revival or not, we’ll see you at tomorrow’s Internship & Career Fair. Come ready to meet folks, ask questions, and explore what’s next!

Don't forget to bring copies of your resume and dress to impress! 👔👠

Arcadia’s largest recruiting event of the year is almost here!
First-years to seniors (and alumni!), this one’s for you 👀💼

📅 Wednesday, Feb 18
⏰️1 - 4 p.m.
📍 Grey Towers Castle

Explore internships & jobs, meet employers, and grab free swag 🎁

👔 Dress to impress
📄 Bring résumés
🌧️ Snow date: Feb 24

👉️Check out the link on our bio for tips and a full list of employers!

Did you know you can study abroad over the summer on programs around the world that generally range from 4-8 weeks? Deadlines are early to mid March, so schedule a meeting with a study abroad advisor today! {Link In Bio}

In the meantime, enjoy these amazing pictures, memories and advice from Simona S who spent Summer 2025 in London!

Why did you choose to study abroad over the summer?
I was very fortunate to participate in the FYSAE program in London and I absolutely fell in love with London and everything about it. As soon as I got home, I remember jumping on a call with Scott Terry to figure out how to get myself back to London ASAP while also staying on track for graduation. It turned out that the summer internship program fit me perfectly.
In just about seven weeks, I was able to gain so much experience and knowledge. I earned six credits which knocked out the AUCs I needed. But, most importantly I was able to add an internship to my resume. In today’s job market, having any internship experience is gold, even if it's not something directly related to your major. It’s still an experience. It’s still something that builds you for your future career. And it’s experience in a DIFFERENT country (this is huge).

What was your favorite part of the experience?
My favorite part of the London Summer Internship program was genuinely just growing professionally and personally. Living in a different country for a period of time really forces you to grow and become the person you want to be in life, at least that’s what it did for me. It gave me this drive that I keep with me today. It’s pushed me to keep raising the bar in my professional life.
And personally? I was on my own in a country that I had been in before, with friends, but this time it was completely different. This time it was literally all about me. Having that independence was honestly one of the most rewarding parts of the experience and made the whole experience even more meaningful to me. The world is literally at your hands, go after it (Arcadia makes this VERY possible).

What advice do you have for other students considering studying abroad over the summer?
Advice that I have for other students considering studying abroad over the summer is to say YES to everything. Don’t hold yourself back from an experience that will literally change your life. Even if something feels uncomfortable or it is something out of the ordinary for you at first, that’s where all of the best memories and growth comes from. With the summer program you’ll only be there for a short amount of time, so make sure you take advantage of every opportunity, don’t be scared to talk to locals (I promise they talk back), and explore as much as you can. You’ll come back to the U.S. with so much more than credits and a line on your resume, you will truly come back with confidence, memories, and experiences you’ll carry with you forever.

Your résumé deserves a glow-up ✨

Join us for Résumé Revival and get a 15-minute résumé review with a recruiter from one of 5 Employer Partners. Plus:
💼Learn about internships & job opportunities
🍪Free light bites
📸Free professional headshots
👔Free professional attire from Archie’s Apparel

🗓 Wed, Feb 11
⏰ 1–4 p.m.
📍 OCE, Knight Hall

🔔 Signup required: Log into Handshake → Schedule An Appointment →
Career Fair Prep – Résumé Revival [Only select one time slot!]

Questions? 📧 [email protected]
For more information, check out the link in our bio!

✨ PELL GRANT STUDENTS, this one’s for you! ✨
Thinking about studying abroad? The Gilman Scholarship could help make it happen 🌍

💰 Awards up to $5,000
🗓 Deadlines: Early March & October (apply a semester or a year in advance!)
👤 Who’s eligible: U.S. citizens who receive a Pell Grant
🔗 Learn more: gilmanscholarship.org

📌 Why apply?
Arcadia University is a Top Twenty Producer of Gilman Scholars in the small university category and one of our own study abroad advisors was once a recipient! 🎉 We highly recommend applying.

✍️ Need help with the application or essays?
Your Study Abroad Advisor can help every step of the way

🟡 PLUS we’re hosting Gilman Application Workshops!
📅 Friday, February 13th & 27th
⏰ 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. (drop-in)
📍 Civic & Global Engagement House

Don't forget: when spending a semester abroad on an approved program, all of your financial aid carries over, so this scholarship is here to help with other costs like flight, visa, living expenses, fun trips and excursions, etc.

LEARN MORE VIA THE LINK IN OUR BIO!

Follow along in our Instagram stories for Savannah's adventures abroad as a FYSAE student in London!

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📍 London, England

💫 Student Spotlight: Niyah B (Class of 2028) 💫

We’re continuing to reflect on moments from this semester like Career Fest that helped students turn conversations into real opportunities. Niyah (who also works as a Career Peer Mentor at the Office of Career Education) highlights how preparation, networking, and support can pay off - sometimes faster than expected.

How many employers did you connect with at the event?
“Although I got to connect briefly with almost all of the employers due to me working at the event itself, I connected with at least 4 of the employers, all of them being connected to or working with the branches of the Psychology department (I am a psychology major) whether that be them working as school counselors, mental hospitals, or even nursing homes for elderly and people in need.”

What kind of follow-ups did you have after the event?
“I had various follow ups with the lovely employers I met. I submitted my resume through email to all of the employers that I felt most interested with and I connected with one and now I have an interview in November! I am super excited to see the results of my networking at the Career Fest.”

November Update:
“The interview went really well and I was offered an internship position for PITT on the spot!”

Any career development tips you want to share with our students?
“I feel like the Career Fest and also the Office of Career Education itself has really helped me gain some introspect on building my resume and being able to network with employers. I am super appreciative of not only career events occurring every semester but for the staff at the OCE department. They have helped me become the networker/employee that I am now and they have helped me build the confidence of speaking to an employer and building some strong experience on my resume regarding my major. I cannot give thanks enough to Dr. Cynthia Nicholas who has been dedicating time to me and has been helping me practice building my career experience professionally. Without her I don’t think I would have been able to even get this experience that I have now. I also want to give thanks to Sonia Blount for not only hosting this event but also trusting me to work this event and help out with planning and any tasks she needed me to do.”

Want to learn more?
Read more about Niyah's experience in the link in our bio.
And save the date for the next Career Events:
📄Resume Revival & Career Prep Pop Up: February 11th
💼Internship & Career Fair: February 18th