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This webinar is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Once you've registered the joining information will be sent to your email.\r\n\r\nRegister at: https:\/\/myumi.ch\/5kjjG\r\n\r\nStudents considering a major or minor in International Studies are strongly encouraged to attend an International Studies Information Session and Q&A. The International Studies program coordinator will discuss:\r\n\r\n\u2022 Prerequisites\r\n\u2022 Major and minor requirements\r\n\u2022 Sub-plans\r\n\u2022 How to declare\r\n\u2022 Additional majors and minors offered at the International Institute\r\n\u2022 Study abroad, grants, and internships\r\n\u2022 Relevance of an International Studies major or minor\r\n\r\nUndeclared students should plan to attend an International Studies Information Session and Q&A. A half-hour presentation will be followed by questions and discussion. For dates of all upcoming sessions, please review the PICS event calendar. 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