Interstride webinars & events

Session 1 of 2: Job Search Strategy (RISE) - The RISE UP Approach™ has helped 1000’s of students achieve a 33% improvement in "Clarity of Strategy to achieve their career goal.” In this session, we focus on helping students adopt the “Gold Medal Mindset” as a way to approach their Job Search Strategy. With personalized, hands-on activities that emphasize the importance of developing a clear, focused career goal, a comprehensive strategy, & job search tools/tactics that are aligned to their career goal, students will leave this session prepared to perform as a Gold Medal Candidate.

We will be joined by special guest, Water Polo Gold Medalist & International Masters Student, Ayana Holla Pandeshwara. Join us to hear more about Ayana’s story & how the “Gold Medal Mindset” helped her achieve success in her Olympic and Professional career!

Breaking into Big Tech on an H-1B can feel overwhelming, but the right strategy can dramatically increase your odds. In this session, we’ll break down how candidates successfully land six-figure roles at top tech companies while navigating visa considerations, recruiting timelines, and employer sponsorship realities.

You’ll learn how to position your skills for high-impact roles, target companies and teams that regularly sponsor, and avoid common mistakes that limit international candidates’ opportunities.

Join Adam Cohen, immigration attorney with Siskind Susser and author of The Academic Immigration Handbook, 4th edition, for an open Q&A session addressing timely student immigration developments and resulting concerns and considerations.

Turning a CPT opportunity into a full-time role requires early planning and a clear strategy. In this session, we’ll break down how students can use internships, part-time roles, and on-campus opportunities to build a strong pipeline toward full-time employment in the US.

You’ll learn how to choose roles that maximize conversion potential, build relationships with managers and recruiters, and position your experience for return offers or future sponsorship.

This presentation breaks down the rules and opportunities around F‑1 on‑campus work, Curricular Practical Training (CPT), and Optional Practical Training (OPT) explaining eligibility, hour limits, and how to ensure your job is “integral” and "directly related" to your academic program.

Attendees will gain clear, practical guidance to use CPT, OPT, and on‑campus employment strategically to build experience, avoid status violations, and protect long‑term options like STEM OPT and future work visas.

International students often experience academic pressure, cultural adjustment, and emotional stress at the same time, often without spaces that feel safe to talk about it.

This webinar focuses on mental health and emotional wellbeing through the lens of storytelling and self-reflection. Drawing from real experiences shared by international students, the session explores how acknowledging and naming personal challenges can support resilience, reduce isolation, and strengthen a sense of belonging.

Strong letters of recommendation can significantly elevate your application, especially when they go beyond grades and rankings. In this session, we’ll break down how to build meaningful relationships with US professors, choose the right recommenders, and guide them to write letters that highlight your intellectual curiosity, initiative, and impact.

You’ll learn what admissions committees actually look for in LORs, how to prepare your recommenders effectively, and common mistakes that lead to generic or weak letters.