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As Associate Director for Global Careers, Hal develops programming and resources to support the career development of international students and students interested in pursuing global careers. Before joining the Career Center team, Hal served as Senior Program Coordinator with the Office of Global Affairs at Duke. He received his M.A. in German and higher education administration from Washington University in St. Louis, where he developed an institutional roadmap for recruiting and supporting students underrepresented in study abroad programs. Prior to his master’s studies, he was as a United States teaching assistant for the Austrian Ministry of Education in Vienna, Austria.
Utilities in Durham Most living arrangements require you to set up and pay monthly utility bills. Typical apartment bills include electricity and internet. Some apartment complexes will also require you to pay the water bill. Most house rentals will require you to pay electricity, water, and internet. Some houses that are heated via natural gas rather than electricity will also require you to pay a gas bill. **For students without a social security number: many utility providers require additional verification if you do not have a social security number. Learn more from Duke International Student Center on setting up electricity,…
A native of Dallas, North Carolina, by way of Long Island, New York, Nicole (she/her/hers) received a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Elizabeth City State University in 2006 and a Master of Science in Athletic Administration from North Carolina Central University in 2010. She currently serves as Associate Director, Career Readiness. While pursuing her Master’s at NCCU, Nicole held multiple roles within the Athletic Department as the Graduate Intern later transitioning to a full-time position as the Athletic Academic Advisor and Champs Life Skills Coordinator. This would lead to a 16-year career within Collegiate Athletics working with HBCU,…
From its very beginning, Duke University has placed the highest value on being a residential campus that fosters community and personal growth. We believe that the experience outside the classroom is a vital part of each student’s education: an opportunity to build lifelong friendships, develop personal responsibility, and gain experience in leadership and self-government in a supportive environment. QuadEX focus on several interconnected areas of campus life and will be guided by the following goals: Residential communities will be centered around seven West Campus Quads East Campus Houses will be permanently connected to associated West Campus Quads Each Quad will…
Sandhya grew up in California and received their bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Saint Mary’s College of California. They have always been greatly invested in supporting and growing their community, and helping people flourish as the best versions of themselves. As Program Coordinator in the Career Center, Sandhya hopes to be able to continue to do so and mitigate the barriers to career and academic success faced by many students, especially those with marginalized identities, through events, outreach, support, and curating other resources. In their free time, they enjoy anime, K-pop, many aspects of transformative fandom, learning new languages, writing…
Christina Plante (she, her, hers) is an Assistant Director in the Duke Career Center and manages the Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Design Community. She has around 9 years of experience in career services and focuses on transitions and career exploration. Most recently, she was the Science and Sustainability Community Manager where she coached students interested in research, energy, environment, and sustainability. Christina joined the Career Center staff in August 2014 and advised master’s students in the Pratt School of Engineering. Here she managed job search work groups and predominantly coached international students through recruitment in the U.S. In August 2016, Christina…
Our values, tenets, and messaging framework The Division of Student Affairs at Duke University strives to cultivate a dynamic and inclusive environment where students can thrive academically, professionally, and personally. Values By sharing the same core values as the University (respect, trust, inclusion, discovery, excellence), Student Affairs strives to help all Duke students graduate with a strong sense of belonging and purpose, ready to navigate their lives with integrity, courage, and assurance. Respect – We are a community that affirms and encourages open expression, academic freedom, regard for others, and respect for laws and regulations. Trust – We are honest,…
We are excited that you chose Duke as the home for your undergraduate education. The staff at the Duke International Student Center welcomes you and are eager to meet you! Our goal is to assist you with this transition in your life and be your home away from home. We hope your experience at Duke is a memorable time for you to connect with others, learn, and grow. Duke Summer Transition Series Helping our newest class: INTERACT: Meet influential members of the Duke community. COMMUNICATE: Talk directly with “experts” regarding topics that interest YOU. CONNECT: Watch all sessions conveniently online-it’s as easy as…