Today, I received a Certificate from the Global Certificate Program offered by the Office of Visa & Immigration Service Advising, at Old Dominion University. Completing this program, required attending six seminars on different topics about international students. This was a great experience to learn more about international topics, students, different countries, culture, and, communication skills.

Here are some of the titles of the conferences attended:

• Mauritania
• Indonesia
• Communicating Effectively with International Students
• International Scholar Panel
• International Student Panel
• Spring Holidays & Festivals of the World

At each conference, I met new people and we shared different experiences and thoughts. It was an opportunity to expand my knowledge and develop empathy for a minority population on campus. International Students need all the support we can give them. Libraries plays an essential role in their academic success.

Studying at University Carlos III de Madrid, I am an international student. Also, having the opportunity to visit several countries and specially, coming from Puerto Rico to Virginia, where I have been adapting to a new language and culture, I consider myself as a global citizen and/or librarian. Can I be an International Librarian?, well I don’t know yet, but I would love to be called in that way one day.

I recommend anyone to attend the conferences and complete this program. I am planning on attending more activities and keep growing my knowledge on international education.