WORKSHOPS

Success in academia isn’t just about what you know—it’s also about how you work with people. Learn practical communication and relationship skills to help you:

• Build effective relationships with PIs, advisors, and colleagues

• Navigate different communication styles and expectations

• Handle challenges in collaborative environments

• Develop skills that extend beyond academia

Drawing from experiences in academia and industry, this session offers practical tools to communicate well, build trust, and thrive.

Learn from real life examples and explore the important topic of why building relationships and making connections in the U.S. is critical in international students' growth and success. 

Gain practical conversation and active listening skills for engaging with classmates, professors, & colleagues!

Your PhD prepares you for research—but how do you prepare for a career beyond academia?

In this workshop, you'll learn how to prepare your resume, network, and navigate a career outside of the university.

Discover how AI can supercharge your job search and help you stand out. Learn practical ways to strengthen your resume, search smarter, and prepare for interviews—giving you an edge in today’s job market.

Navigating the job market can be tough—especially for international students. 

This interactive workshop covers common job search mistakes and how to avoid them, with practical tips on outreach, LinkedIn networking, résumé writing, first impressions, and interview skills to help you stand out and succeed.

What kind of leader do you want to become?

Explore Jesus’ radical vision of servanthood and what it looks like beyond leadership titles. Discover how a servant mindset can shape your career, relationships, and influence—and learn practical ways to live it out as you study, work, and lead.

Ever wondered, “What am I doing wrong?” 

Explore seven common mistakes international students make when interacting with Americans, from verbal and non-verbal communication to starting conversations, table manners, and more. 

Gain practical insights to communicate with confidence and navigate cultural differences.

Ever feel like you’re saying the right words, but people still ask you to repeat yourself?

Come and learn a few basic pronunciation tools that you can use everyday when communicating at social gatherings and networking events that will enable you to be more easily understood by Americans while also sounding more like a native speaker of English.

Good conversations don’t just happen—they’re a skill you can learn.

Discover practical ways to start conversations, communicate clearly, and connect with others. From new friendships and academic discussions to workplace conversations, learn how to navigate everyday interactions with greater confidence, ease, and purpose.

Why is empathy the secret ingredient to living a better life? 

Learn how empathy can elevate your relationships and can keep us human in an increasingly disconnected age.

AI and smartphones are transforming how we learn, work, communicate, and think. How can we make sure technology serves us rather than controls us? 

Explore the pitfalls of AI and practical ways to use AI wisely to help us thrive—not just survive.

Amongst the biggest challenges that students face today is negative thoughts associated with academics, career and personal lives. 

Through this workshop, we'll gain a deeper understanding of the physiology and mental patterns of negative thoughts and practice skills used to combat anxiety based on Acceptance Commitment Therapy.

Learn how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can help us understand and manage anxiety by recognizing thought patterns, challenging unhelpful thinking, and developing practical strategies to navigate stress and everyday challenges.

When life gets hard, how do you keep going?

Through the useful tips offered in this workshop, you can have a shift in your mindset, emotions, and approach to trials and difficulties and grow in emotional resilience 

Did the events recorded in the Bible really happen? What is the trend that we discover as archaeologists recover ancient artifacts? In this talk, we will answer these questions.

• Why does it seem like belief in both God and science are incompatible

• What is science? 

• Can it answer all questions? 

• Does science actually provide clues for God? 

Explore these questions and help all of us consider if it is indeed possible to believe in God in an age of science.

Can you rationally believe in something you can’t see?

We trust and believe in many unseen things every day, so how can we make sense of believing in an invisible God? 

Explore three different kinds of knowledge and how they can shape the process of knowing, understanding, and believing.

Mathematics is purely an invention of the human mind. Yet, it is a valuable tool for understanding how the Universe works. Come and learn about these exciting observations that point to the probable existence of a beautiful mind behind the origin of the Universe.

Many modern ideologies have stripped humanity of its moral significance. On the heels of Darwinism, many intellectuals began promoting biological determinism, the idea that human behavior is determined mostly by inherited biological traits.

This workshop will explore how such ideas shape our understanding of human nature and the value of human life, and consider how Christianity offers an alternative perspective on human dignity, freedom, and moral significance.

Could there really be good reasons to believe in God?

Explore ten reasons to consider the existence of God through science, philosophy, and personal reflection. We’ll explore big questions about the universe, life, meaning, morality, free will, love, and more. Bring your questions and curiosity and join the conversation.

We face many challenges and questions when considering Christianity and what it means to become a Christian, shaped by our cultural, personal, and spiritual backgrounds.

Explore some of these challenges and hear stories of people who wrestled with them and how they eventually came to faith.

How has Jesus changed the world?

Explore the historical impact of Jesus and how his life and teachings have shaped the way we understand the world. 

Examine the cultural and societal landscape of his time and the changes that followed, including his influence on ethics, human rights, science, and society. Discover how Jesus’ legacy continues to shape our world today.

Jesus died on the cross—but how can Christians believe that he came back to life? 

We’ll explore the historical evidence for Jesus’ resurrection and consider its implications: If Jesus really rose from the dead, what could that mean for who he is, what he taught, and how we live? 

Come explore the evidence and draw your own conclusions!

Who you marry can shape the direction of your life. So how do you prepare for marriage before you even meet your future spouse?

With millions of divorces each year in the U.S. and China, though marriage can be deeply rewarding, the challenges of building a life together are real.

In this workshop, we’ll explore God’s design for marriage and the biblical principles that can help us develop the character, habits, and foundations needed for a healthy marriage.

• See how the Bible speaks into life’s ups and downs.

• Discover what it means to experience the Bible as “living and active.”

• Hear real stories and personal experiences from the speaker.

• Learn and practice practical ways to engage with the Bible in everyday life.

Prayer can feel difficult and discouraging

• Learn how to move beyond simply asking God for help.

• Learn practical tips to grow in your prayer life.

• Experience prayer as a way to connect more deeply with God.

Music impacts our mood, hearts, and relationship with God.

• Discover how Christian music shapes our spiritual lives.

• Experience music through personal devotion and corporate worship.

• Learn practical ways to use music to grow closer to God.

• Engage through conversation, music, and reflection—no matter your background or experience.

Discover how the early church began and spread across the Roman Empire.

• Explore the cost of faith under intense persecution.

• Follow Paul’s missionary journeys and the earliest Christian missionary movement in Acts.

• Hear stories of courageous early Christians and their practices.

• Reflect on lessons from the early church and how we can live them out today.

Matthew 28:18-20 is the Great Commission

From the Bible and the speaker's experience, learn:

• Why it is the top priority for people who believe in Jesus

• What it looks like to prepare yourself for this

• Concrete ways you can plan to go today

Sharing the gospel with family and friends can be especially challenging--

• Taking into account cultural barriers and unspoken expectations when sharing with Chinese parents and friends

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• Hear real stories and find encouragement to share with patience and hope

• Learn practical tips, tools, and mindsets to navigate these conversations.