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Life After Study Abroad (LASA) Conference

Dear Study Abroad Returnee -

You are invited to the Life After Study Abroad (LASA) Conference, a conference geared toward the needs of students just like you who have recently returned from studying abroad. Any student returning from an experience abroad is welcome.

SAVE the DATE:
Saturday, October 24, 2009
9:30am - 4:00pm
The George Washington University
Washington, DC


The LASA Conference is brought to you by the Washington Area Study Abroad Network (WASAN), which is comprised of several DC area universities.

Why should you go?
Find resources for work, study and volunteer abroad
Join discussions with international practitioners in a variety of fields
Have your résumé critiqued by professionals and learn how to market your overseas experience
Photo Contest, Raffles and Lunch included
Make new friends & network!

What past LASA conference participants had to say about the event:

Ÿ I thought the most useful parts of the conference were the practical parts about skills, jobs and opportunities

Ÿ I was very impressed with the panelists and the resources made available to us
Ÿ You all hit the nail on the head! This was terrific & something I wish I had gone to when I initially returned. What a fantastic kick off! I am beyond impressed! Thank you!
Ÿ I'm so glad I came! This was very helpful!
Ÿ I really liked that this was a "casual" affair. It made things much easier and more sociable...easier to network with other students and ask questions of the panelists.
Ÿ I thought the conference was extremely organized and very helpful. I think it was a great idea to bring the universities together
Ÿ Very impressed! The speakers were wonderful too.
Ÿ This conference was ABSOLUTELY helpful. It should be put on every year! Thank you so much!

All questions should be sent to this e-mail address: wasandc@gmail.com.

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