Civic Engagement

This rope team seeks to create a space for all community members from broad and diverse political  perspectives to engage in civic dialogue, to access connections, opportunities, resources, and experiences relevant to student/alum learning, development, and success, and to share their voice and gain knowledge on different perspectives and opportunities to contribute and engage. This community is designed to nurture important civic discourse meaningful to all members of society and the pursuit of their civic duties. We call them “rope teams” because these communities, as many as you are interested in accessing, are here to support your journey as well as to provide you with an opportunity to support the journey of those you want to help succeed.

Stories & News

How the H1B VISA Works! (H-1B Cap and Cap Exemption Explained)

Learn about the very popular H1B work visa and determine how you can obtain one in order to work in the United States as a high skilled professional. In the fiscal years from 2016 – 2019, an average of over …

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Listen to the Panel Discussion on the Power of Mentoring and on Opportunities to do So

Empowering the Next Generation: A Panel Discussion on Mentoring Youth – YouTube

The Center for Social Justice, the Civic Engagement Rope Team, and the Age & Generational Diversity Rope Team hosted Empowering the Next Generation: A Panel discussion on the …

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Climate Change and Organizational Responsibility: What Can Excelsior Do?

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Types of U.S. Work Visas for Skilled Professionals

Learn the most common types of US nonimmigrant work visas for skilled working professionals, and determine which is best for you.

Check out our blog post for more discussion on the different work visas for US professionals: https://sojourningscholar.com/us-work…

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Types of U.S. Employment Based Green Cards (EB1, EB2, EB3 Explained!)

Did you know that about 140,000 US employment green cards are available every year to foreign skilled professionals who wish to immigrate permanently to the United States. Do you want one?

In this video, you will learn about the three …

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Beat The MCAT in 2025 with These Expert Tips

Are you gearing up for the MCAT and searching for strategies to enhance your preparation? This episode of Sojourning Scholar, hosted by international student expert Chuky Ofoegbu, is packed with expert advice just for you. Join us on our podcast …

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Internship / Job Databases

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All rope teams are open to Excelsior students, faculty, staff, and members of the public. Even rope teams that specifically identify an identity or allyship are open to all member of the community and all are encouraged to visit, learn, and respectfully engage.   Todos los rope teams están abiertos a estudiantes, docentes, y personal de Excelsior, asi' como al público en general. Incluso los rope teams que identifican específicamente a una identidad o a una forma de alianza están abiertos a tod_ miembr_ de la comunidad. Alentamos a toda persona a visitar, aprender y participar de manera respetuosa.