As a student at U-M, you have so many different experiences that have brought you here, such as courses, internships, volunteer programs, part-time jobs, hobbies and projects you do for fun, plus so much more.“Translating” means being able to strategically explain those experiences in such a way that a specific audience ― like a recruiter, grad school admission board, or any one for that matter ― can understand and find relevant to them.

This workshop will focus on translating your experience as a language major, identifying and communicating skills and knowledge that employers, graduate programs, and other professionals find valuable. Together, we will reflect on experiences that have been important to you ― whether they are practical learning moments or transformative life lessons ― and develop strategies for telling others so that you can achieve your professional goals.