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Customized Workshops for Higher-Ed & Community Partners

Below are examples of workshops designed and delivered by I-Planet’s team of social workers and educators with lived experience as international students and professionals in the U.S. We also design tailored programs to meet your organization’s specific needs.

We charge a negotiable small fee, and as an all-volunteer nonprofit, all proceeds go directly toward supporting international students and professionals.

Academic Adjustment

We bridge international experience and higher-ed expectations for academic success.

$400/hour
  • Transitioning to discussion-based learning: finding inner peace in the U.S. classroom.
  • U.S. Classroom Essentials: Syllabus, Expectations, and Getting Help
  • Intercultural Essentials: Inclusive Communication & Being Yourself
  • ...

Navigating the U.S. Job Market

We identify what is different in the U.S. working culture and close the gap for international students to reach their professional goals.

$400/hour
  • Networking Effectively in the U.S.
  • “Too Personal or Totally Fine?”: Understanding U.S. Workplace Boundaries & Etiquette
  • Interview Prep: Pitching Yourself in English & Sponsorship Negotiation
  • Gain U.S.-Based Professional Experience as an F-1 student: Securing On-Campus Jobs & Volunteering
  • ...

Daily Living in the U.S.

We foster a sense of security through facilitating physical safety, financial stability, and essential living skills.

$400/hour
  • Scam awareness & physical safety in the U.S.
  • U.S. healthcare navigation
  • Tipping, Budgeting, Banking & Payment systems
  • ...

Emotional Wellness & Belonging

We create a community of belonging for international students to share unique challenges and find peer support.

$300-400/hour

Example events

  • Dating in the U.S.: An Open Conversation
  • Queer Talk for international students
  • Echoes of Home: Mindfulness-Based Writing & Storytelling
  • Theater-based healing (various themes)
  • ...

Let's work together to support international students!

International students and professionals connecting in a supportive community

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