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Other University-Wide Opportunities & Alumni Engagement

Mentor Circles

Mentor Circles are a way for alumni to share their expertise with students and alumni. Mentor Circles are a one-time or repeating discussion led by an alum with a group of two to twelve students or alumni participating. Mentees have the opportunity to learn from an industry or content expert and ask questions in a small group setting.

Northwestern Network Mentorship Program

The Northwestern Network Mentorship Program is an online platform designed to cultivate meaningful mentorship opportunities for the global Northwestern community, with alumni mentors providing valuable support and guidance as mentees navigate their careers. Students and alumni can use the platform to connect with alumni in various career fields.

NU Global and Research Opportunities

Northwestern University offers additional experience, & travel opportunities beyond SoC. Global and Research Opportunities website is a dynamic and searchable database that allows Northwestern students, faculty, and administrators to quickly identify opportunities for international travel, research experiences, fellowships, and much more.

Northwestern Study Abroad

The Study Abroad program provides students with the opportunity to immerse themselves in new and exciting cultures, all while fulfilling their credit requirements. During their trip, students will be enrolled in the participating school of their program, attend classes, explore their location, and create genuine connections with local and other international students.

Semester in Qatar (NU-Q)

Semester in Qatar is an intercampus program, offering Evanston students the opportunity to study at Northwestern’s campus in Qatar. Communication Students at NU-Q pursue a major in Media Industries and Technologies, which combines elements of the Communication Studies and Radio/TV/Film (RTVF) majors offered at the Northwestern University home campus in the United States.