The Career & Co-op Center is committed to supporting and celebrating all facets of a student’s identity. Explore this page to find resources, advice and opportunities specific to international students and alumni.

NEW Workshop for international graduate students

International graduate students beginning their degree in fall 2025 are invited to take the Career Development for International Students workshop. This two-part workshop includes a self-paced, online workshop followed by a in-person workshop during the first week of fall classes.

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The 5 Advantages of Being Multilingual in Today’s World

In today’s workplace, a multilingual professional is not just valuable; they are essential. Technology may aid in basic translation, but it often falls short of capturing the nuance of being human. Individuals possess the unique ability to convey empathy and …

By Carla Merkosky
Carla Merkosky Career Advisor, Career Services
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5 International Student Job Search Challenges + Tips to Address Them

International student studying in the U.S can face certain difficulties during the job search process. These challenges may include the lack of an existing network, cultural differences, time constraints, and more. Some of these issues may already be familiar to …

By Kathy Vaillancourt
Kathy Vaillancourt Co-op Coordinator
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Strategies for Job Success as an International Student

Job searching as an international student can be challenging. Many factors impact your familiarity with the U.S. job market and work culture. Although it may be a stressful and ambiguous process, as an international student, you bring a diverse and …

By Carla Merkosky
Carla Merkosky Career Advisor, Career Services
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Building Global Fluency with GoinGlobal

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Thinking that exploring global career opportunities and tapping into international networks is too complicated? Think again! The UML Career and Co-op Center invites students to explore GoinGlobal which provides students with a fast track to career exploration at home and …

By Kathy Vaillancourt
Kathy Vaillancourt Co-op Coordinator

How to Adjust as an International Student Coming to School in the United States

Adjusting from high school to college is difficult enough for both students and parents. But that adjustment can be even more complicated when a student comes from a different country to study here in the United States.

The following article …

By Victoria Barbeisch
Victoria Barbeisch Assistant Director of Communication Strategy, Career Services
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Resources

UMass Lowell’s Career & Co-op Center is pleased to offer a comprehensive recruiting system called Handshake. This system provides customized …

GoinGlobal provides jobseekers of all nationalities with tools to fast track their career explorations both at home and abroad, featuring …

Information on taxation, visas, SEVIS, OPT and CPT, and more, including possible on-campus employers.

While it can be unpredictable what questions an employer will ask you in a job interview, there are some questions …

Contact & Location

Phone
978-934-2355
Address

Meehan Student Center, Suite 450
100 Meehan Way
Lowell, MA 01854-5148

O'Leary Library, Rooms 314 & 318
61 Wilder Street
Lowell, MA 01854-5148

Appointment Hours

Monday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.