WYOMISSING, Pa. — The Penn State Berks global studies program will host a global forum titled "A Year in the Peace Corps–Timor-Leste," presented by alumna Jaymi Smith, from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2, in Room 121 of the Gaige Technology and Business Innovation Building. This event is free and open to the public.

Smith earned a bachelor’s degree in global studies from Penn State Berks in spring 2023. Currently, she works with the Peace Corps in Timor-Leste, a small island in Southeast Asia. Smith will discuss her experiences as a Peace Corps volunteer, including what it's like to live and work in a completely different culture, the challenges and rewards of living in a less developed country, and the important lessons learned about oneself along the way. She also will introduce the audience to the rich culture and history of Timor-Leste.

This presentation is sponsored by the Penn State Berks global studies degree program. For additional information about this event, contact Zohra Melaouah-Shaffer, program coordinator for the global studies degree program, at ZXG10@psu.edu.

About the Penn State Berks global studies degree program

The bachelor of arts in global studies program offered by Penn State Berks is designed for students who are interested in a liberal arts degree with a concentration in global studies. Students engage in active and collaborative classroom experiences in addition to intensive study abroad and internships. Graduates are well-prepared for employment in a wide range of government agencies, nonprofit organizations, industries and businesses.