International Student Affairs Experience

Our world is becoming more and more interconnected. Our students ever more traveled and culture savvy. If you are interested in an international Student Affairs experience please email studentlife.opportunities@lcc.lt

Current opportunities

Testimonies

Serving in Student Life at LCC has been a great experience because of the uniqueness of the student population, the socio-political atmosphere in the Baltic states and post-Soviet society, and the ecumenical community of faith. I learn something new everyday about myself, my country, and how to interact with a diverse community. I am able to play the role of educator in a way that is very different than my experience in US institutions of higher education. Because Student Affairs is an unknown concept in Lithuania, it allows me the opportunity to deepen my own understanding of Student Affairs and the necessary role it has in the institution. I have had the chance to create the Intercultural Program, to give it vision, and to watch it burgeon. I am learning more about student views on leadership, diversity, and culture, in order to create programs that meet their needs. Finally, one of the major personal benefits of working in Student Life has been my deeper understanding of what it means to be an American Christian and how that affects my interaction with students. Being able to understand a student’s faith that looks very different than mine, but that is equally as devoted, has been a true blessing. I have been forced to look past my cultural lens and how that affects my understanding of Christ. That has been an eye-opening experience and one that I will continue to work through for the rest of my life.

Casey, Intercultural Education Director (2005-2008)
Tennessee, USA

I came to LCC for something different. I believe that the times we learn and grow the most are when we are being stretched, and I wanted to go someplace that would stretch me. I also wanted to do something substantial for the Kingdom of God, to be in a place where good things were being accomplished. I believe I’ve found that at LCC. I am excited about the interpersonal and leadership skills I am learning here. The opportunity to supervise a team of students is teaching me skills that will be transferable to future work environments. My own worldview and understanding of different parts of the world is growing as my relationships with students become deeper… What I like about Student Life is its holistic approach to life. Academic life is not constrained to textbooks or quizzes but expands to relationships and personal growth. Student Life focuses on helping students understand the world and live in it as a whole person; academics, relationships, leadership, and personal growth all mesh together in an attempt to help a person discover who they are.

Keith, Intercultural Program Coordinator (2007-2009)
California, USA