Living in a rapidly advancing technology era that is highly influenced by social media, it is important to know which social channels to use to enhance your network and personal brand. This presentation encourages students to embark on a study abroad International Experience and how to apply social media to become global thought leaders.

1. International Experience
Faculty- Led Programs
By Megan Dejan
COLLEGE OF APPLIED SCIENCES AND ARTS

2. What are Faculty-Led Programs?
CASA Faculty-Led Programs (FLPs) are overseas SJSU courses taught by SJSU
faculty from the College of Applied Sciences and Arts. These popular courses are
the best ways to earn SJSU academic credit and gain international experience.
Some FLP courses meet general education requirements.

3. 1. It’s short & sweet
2. It’s in the summer or winter
3. You’re not alone

5. How do I get started?
❏ Attend an information session
❏ Look into the appropriate FLP
❏ Meet with an academic advisor
❏ Review the application process
❏ Contact FLP Faculty
❏ Save money for trip
❏ Obtain/renew passport

6. My Experience

9. LinkedIn
Document your travel journey through
LinkedIn blogs
Building your professional global
network
Emphasizes your unique voice and
story
Use it for job opportunities and
internships
Your travel experience automatically
enhances your LinkedIn profile

10. Twitter
Be a part of the global conversation in
real time
Use hashtags, tweet people, tag them
and use visuals!
See what’s trending in the area
Re-tweet, like, reply and engage with
each other as well as local
influencers
Use it to see what events and
celebrations are going on in the

11. Facebook
Keeps friends and family up-to-date.
Stay in touch with your social network
Use albums to upload organize and
upload multiple pictures
Join groups and engage with them
Use Facebook messenger when
there’s wifi to contact friends if you
don’t have a international phone
plan

12. Instagram
Enhances your Instagram game
Tells a story through visuals
Add filters, hashtags and now you can
post multiple pictures with one post
Tag people, geotag and use Instagram
stories
Bookmark places you want to see or go
Use hashtag and geotag to find cool
places and connect with people!

13. Snapchat
Fastest, easiest and most convenient
social media channel
Quickly record your travel experience
with ease
Make sure to save your snap stories
Add people you meet quickly and stay
up to date with what they’re doing
Use filters to get to know people
Get creative with it!

14. Builds your network and helps you maintain relationships
Showcases your voice and story through various media
Enhances opportunities for your social network and professional career
Don’t forget to engage on it! Like, comment, retweet, share, etc.
Know the advantages and disadvantages of each channel
SOCIAL
MEDIA

15. Follow us on social media!
casa.intlxp
www.sjsu.edu/casa/international-experience/

16. JUST GO.