International Student Resources
SPARC Identity-Centered Resources
TAKE ACTION: FIND INTERNSHIPS AND JOBS
Student Job Search from InternationalStudent.com - an extensive online platform that provides professional and visa-related resources for international students studying in the US.
GoinGlobal - Their powerful H1B visa search engine quickly identifies US employers that have submitted H1B visa applications to employ international talent.
One Day One Job Blog - helps international students better identify which employers are international student friendly, and which are not.
MyVisaJobs.com - This website finds employers in the U.S. and worldwide who have previously hired international students. In addition to employer information, you will find information about applying for a green card or temporary work visa.
Job Hunting as an International Student
“Dos and Don’ts” for International Student Job Seekers
FIND RESOURCES: SUPPORT AT EVERY STEP
F-1 Curricular Practical Training (CPT) - Resources related to CPT through the Home Security platform for international students studying in the United States.
ISEP Scholarships - Explore ISEP’s scholarship opportunities aimed at helping students with study abroad expenses. Open to all students regardless of citizenship.
Japanese Scholarships Government Programs - Each year, the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sport, Science and Technology (Monbukagakusho) offers scholarships to international students, providing them with the opportunity to live and study in Japan.
Annual iSeeCars Future Entrepreneurs Scholarship - iSeeCars.com will award $1,000 to a college student who has a demonstrated interest in entrepreneurship or has plans to become an entrepreneur. This scholarship is open to all undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled full time in an accredited US college.
SHSS Activism and Advocacy Scholarship - This scholarship is open to all college and high school students that have a passion for bringing social, political, and/or civil change in their community.
International Teacher Education - The International Teacher Education Program provides scholars from countries outside the United States to learn about the philosophy of education, methods, and materials of instruction in the United States.
Society of Women Engineers (SWE) - SWE scholarships support those who identify as women in preparing for careers in engineering, engineering technology, and fields related to computing.
Red Thread Foundation for Women - Women of an international background, including foreign students, immigrants, or first-generation Americans, who are first-year entrants to a U.S. college or university program in Fall 2023 are eligible to apply for the Red Thread Scholarship Program. Applicants to graduate programs are not eligible. There are no GPA or U.S. residency requirements.
RealtyHop Scholarship - The RealtyHop Scholarship awards up to $2,000 a year to eligible undergraduate students and high school seniors working towards a bachelor and/or associate degree program in the US who demonstrate the ambition, diligence, leadership, and entrepreneurial spirit that is central to their company culture.
Live Your Dream Award from Soroptimist - Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment. The Live Your Dream Award offers three levels of cash awards. A Live Your Dream Awards finalist has the potential to receive up to $16,000.
Women (AAUM) International Fellowships - This program provides support for women who are pursuing full-time graduate or postdoctoral study in the United States, who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and who intend to return to their home country to pursue a career.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: SUPPORT ON CAMPUS
International Student Services (ISS) - The International Student Services office provides information and programs to international students about the campus and community and provides support and assistance concerning visas and related immigration issues.
Global Education Office - if you are an international exchange visitor or visiting scholar.
Forum for International Students at Hampshire - The International Student Group at Hampshire supports students representing a range of nationalities. ISG strives to create a safe space for the needs and concerns of international students at Hampshire.
MAKE CONNECTIONS: PROFESSIONAL AND ALUMNI NETWORKING
Top 10 Ways to Successfully Network as an International Student - Berea College
An International Student's Guide to Networking - LinkedIn
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
Like any other person, international students have legal rights, responsibilities and obligations in the United States. It is important to be aware of them to avoid any academic and legal repercussions that can affect your legal status.
Hampshire College Policies
From the moment you decide to commit to Hampshire, you are required to abide by Hampshire’s Policies. See the Student Handbook to familiarize yourself with the school’s policies.
On-Campus Employment
With the F-1 and J-1 student visa, you are allowed to work on-campus up to 20 hours a week during the school sessions and full time, up to 40 hours a week, during the breaks.
However, at Hampshire, international and domestic students can work up to 29 hours during the winter and summer breaks.
Note: “on-campus” includes all the Five College Consortium schools – Amherst College, Smith College, University of Amherst Massachusetts, Mount Holyoke and Hampshire College. At Hampshire, your job does not have to be related to your studies.
However, to be able to work at the other four campuses, the job must relate to your areas of study and you will need to obtain work authorization through the International Student Services Office.
Federal Laws and Regulations
Non-immigrant students must abide by the Federal Government which entails specific laws and regulations. If you are a F-1 student, read the Student Visa Employment section of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to understand your responsibilities, rights, and guidelines.
Off-campus Employment
After your first academic year studying at Hampshire, you are allowed to work off campus under the Curricular Practical Training (CPT), Optional Practical Training (OPT) (pre-completion or post-completion) and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Optional Practical Training Extension (OPT).